Magic Jack versus Skype

Get Skype on your TV!

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For years people communicate with each other over the Internet using a free software application called Skype which includes instant messaging, voice calls, file transfer and video conferencing. It is easy to use and economically sound. But nevertheless people always want to have something new. They want more comfort in using Internet services and Skype is ready to go!

Now you can have Skype on your TV! You can sit on your sofa just in front of your TV and enjoy talking each other. In order to use this service you need television, high-speed Internet and of course the Skype program.

Skype’s partners Panasonic and Samsung developed special Skype-enabled TV sets. For example, Panasonic designed new generation TV sets VieraCast that provide us with high definition full-screen video calling and access to social networks. Samsung series LED C7000 and C8000 give us high quality voice and video calling and also support free service Internet@TV which opens access to any online content: information, games, shopping, etc. Specially designed communication camera will help you to make audio and video calls as it comes with a microphone system that is very sensitive to pick up your voice from the sofa and it is able to deliver perfect video quality.

Using remote control you can create Skype accounts, enter your existing accounts and use screen interface on your TV. Remember that all calls in Skype service are free. Also you can organize conferences with the participation of up to 24 users.

These TV models provide us with perfect high quality picture, simplify our communication with friends and relatives using the Internet.


How Magic Jack works?

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 MagicJack works by using your existing Internet connection to make calls. It utilizes VoIP technology that transmit signal from analog to digital one. Installation are very easy. Simply plug the MagicJack tro the PC with an internet connection, connect a phone line and your ready to make a call. The quality of the sound and voice may also vary to the internet connection or services so better have the best one. Current price for these devices ranged to $19.99/year and can be one of the alternatives to one of your regular phones. And things to remember that VoIP is the most top choice of people nowadays in communicating because it cost less than other phone or internet services. It is said that with MagicJack you'll be able to maintain your current phone number and make many calls as you want. No need to worry on your phone bills, long distance charges or other repeat charges.

Since VoIP is evolving for the past few years, it also has many options and uses. Both your phone and computer combines power to make you feel that all the information and message will follow your way. You may be ready and will love to enjoy the benefits of VoIP that is giving you. But still it's your option before switching to one service to another. What matters most is how you get the deals, how you know the product well, its services and benefits. For business base, VoIP is more relevant. It is given that VoIP is a low cost system. But also we have to remember its disadvantages: whenever there is a power outage and an emergency calls. For power outage best thing to have a power generator to provide electricity and during emergency, internet cannot determine where you are locating from. And also sound quality can be affected as it's the nature of VoIP. As of the moment no reported solutions on how to avoid this issue on using VoIP.



Knowing Magic Jack



      Every internet person might have already heard about a wonderful thing called Magic Jack and its usefulness. However, not everyone has the answers to their questions like how Magic Jack provides such low rates or how the thing actually works. Well, leaving these questions lying around unanswered could create misconceptions and fears to some. So here are some answers to those with curious minds.

     Magic Jack is a piece of USB like device that works using your PC. Phone calls are made through the internet. So this means you can only take advantage of Magic Jack if you have a broadband internet connection. All you need to do is to plug the Magic Jack device to one of the USB ports on your PC. Let the configuration finish and plug in a telephone connection and you’re done. It’s that easy. Magic Jack uses a widely known technology called VoIP which has been around since the computer was brought to life.


    VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol is a technology that converts analog voice data to a digital form. The idea of using it as a cheap alternative to normal phone communication sprouted in 2004. Magic Jack uses such procedure then through YMAX, calls are placed.


    There are two actual reasons why Magic is unbelievably affordable. First reason is that VoIP is cheaper itself compared to the traditional telephone. Apparently, VoIP based service is generally cheap. For the second reason, Magic Jack employs a strategy based on volume, not on profit.


    You might be inevitably wondering if there’s a sort of catch for this. Well, aside may be from the fact that it is internet dependent, you will encounter some audio problems- which, actually is a normal in any kind of VoIP service. Now, if you think Magic Jack is suited for you, then go ahead and don’t get left behind. Otherwise, you can ask around and see how it really works.

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  Magic Jack reviews, VoIP, issues, VoIP advantages





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FREE PHONE WEB SERVICES

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People seek for free services as an advantage to themselves. A lot of on line free services has been created to keep in touch with friends, family and loved ones. Either it's by phone, faxes, web and etc .This are all helpful glues that binds you and your loved one to keep in touch no matter how far you are. Magic Jack is one way to have free call to local US/Canada service and out of country by purchasing only $39.95 for free I year US/Canada call and additional $19.95 for out of country calling to US/Canada.



Here are Other Free VoIP Services To Consider:

 For Mobile Phone

Gossip -Lets you make free call Voip calls from your web and enabled your mobile phone to make free calls through the use of wifi with it's free download.

Damaka Inc.-  Claims that it's the first ever provider to use personal Softswitch technology with free P2P phone calls with collaboration of application and multi media.

Truphone -  Allows you to make free voip calls in any wifi hotspot with just downloading the free software into your phone.
ROKviper- Allows you to have bluetooth connection from your phone to your pc and also provides free download .

FRINGLAND LTD-  it helps or harnesses your phone's ability to deliver free voip calls wherever you are. It also helps you connect with your friends on most major chat clients including Google, Aim, Yahoo and MSN through chatting.
Free Conference Calls - With just a click and call you can now avail the voip without registering.

Free Conference - is widely use by 60 out of 100 companies to be able to have free recording with no credit card required. Free conference is a free basic service.

Free Conference Call- Free Conference Call offers accounts that can accommodate up to 96 users, as well as 24/7 customer service.

Totally Free Conference Calls -Absolutely provides free conference calls with up to 99 participants per call.


Free VOIP Flatforms

Asterisk- users can build  their ideal softphone by an open source voip client with free download.

Jabber- is also an open source IM client that allows you to chat for free with jabber users all over the world.

 Skype- it may not be an open source but skype lets you have free support to it's community of developers.

Facebook- is considered as a means of free communication with lots of fun applications. It has also become as one of the providing ground Voip- freeware development. Conference calls, games and chatterbox are just some of the applications.

Gizmo- It is still free though it's no longer an open source built.

Magic Jack

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At the present time, we are going through a period of extreme technological development in the sphere of communication. Wireless connection enables the usage of a myriad of means including instant messaging, e-mail, Facebook or the ever-popular cell phone. We can send and receive messages from any corner of the world within a few seconds and that is no wonder these days. Some of these services are free, depending on the Internet providers, others such as cell phone require monthly payments to be made.


One of the newest cheap alternatives is "Magic Jack". This small device allows you to make telephone calls from any computer with an Internet connection for a low yearly price. However it still cannot beat its main rival Skype, in terms of a range of services.

Magic Jack is a small, portable device. It is plugged into a USB port and connected to any landline phone. The process of installing the software depends on the operating systems. Some of them install the device right after plugging in the Magic Jack, at the same time others require the user to go to the Web site of Magic Jack. In any case the installation is relatively easy and may take few minutes only. After the software is installed, follows the account registration step. There are two options in this case: either to be assigned a phone number or pay extra money to customize your phone number. When registering the account you may discover a number of other specials such as Magic Jack insurance, extending the phone contract up to five years, upgrading the service. Visually it looks like pop-up ads or may be a annoying salesman. Fortunately, have accomplished the process of account registration, the only reminder to pop up on your desk is the offer to upgrade the service. There will appear a large banner on the left side of the program's interface.

As for the payment, so the company charges $39.95and provides one year of free local US/Canada service and out of country calling to US/Canada. Buying an additional year of the same service will cost you $19.95, but that rate can be reduced by purchasing more years of service at once.

If compared to the rates of its main rival, Skype calling rate is $30 per year. This fee includes such additional services as forwarding calls to your cell phone, sending SMS messages, recording calls and making video calls in addition to the features of its IM client such as messaging and screen sharing.

If you are looking to save money as much as possible, you may combine the most convenient and required features of Magic
Jack and Skype.