How does MagicjackPlus Work with Cell Phone and it’s Cost?

There was a time, when landlines were considered the most affordable way to communicate With cell phone plans getting cheaper, landlines becomes almost obsolete. The situation around landlines became more worse when a few years ago MagicJack came out with a pricing scheme that blew the competition away.

MagicJack is a product of residential VoIP phone companies. It is used to provide US customers free or low-cost nationwide long distance calls using Internet phone service. By using ATAs, it is possible for MagicJack to offer residential VoIP phone service to consumers but it requires high speed internet access. MagicJack device is available only for $39.99, and you can call one year to the U.S. and Canada without paying any single penny. Each year after that costs just $19.99.

MagicJack is the most affordable and smart solution among competitors, in terms of cost, accessibility, advanced feature, availability, and quality of service customer service. Now more advance version of MagicJack, called the MagicJackPlus did recently hit the market. MagicjackPlus offers unlimited phone service for the cost of the device. In addition to free call, it provides users with Voice Mail, Call Waiting, conference calling, call forwarding, and 911 assistance also.

MagicjackPlus Working With Cell Phone and it’s cost

Below you can find all important information about, how MagicjackPlus works with cell phones as well as its cost.

MagicjackPlus and Cell Phones

The new MagicJack PLUS is a portable device, just like its predecessor. The new MagicJackPlus uses radio frequencies for which cellular carriers have paid billions of dollars for exclusive licenses.

• Simply by plugging it into your computer, it starts working. Only you need a broadband Internet connection.

• Now you have to signed up and to go through the initial MagicJack account set-up. It will take a few moments and you are able to start making calls.

• In case, you want to use MagicJackPlus with your computer, you can use it while connected to a landline handset or with a headset. Most probably you have headset and mic, same that you would use with Skype.

• Once Account setup formalities have settled, the device then detects when a compatible cell phone comes within 8 feet, and places a call to it. You just have to enter a short code on the phone.

• The phone is then linked to the MagicJack, and as long as it’s within range i.e. up to 3,000-square-foot, MagicJackPlus routes the call itself. Obviously over the Internet, rather than going through the carrier’s cellular tower.

• No minutes are subtracted from your account with the carrier. But keep in mind that an extra fees for international calls maybe subtracted from the your account with MagicJackPlus, but not the carrier.

• According to Experts, the device will connect to any phone that uses the GSM standard, like AT&T Inc. and T-Mobile USA. Most phones from Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel Corp. won’t connect to the device.

• When it comes to making international calls, MagicJackPlus offers an option to purchase prepaid international minutes. Their international rates are not so high, but it is being expected that MagicjackPlus will offer a pay-as-you go option for international minutes.

MagicjackPlus Features

MagicjackPlus has brought some exciting features, which were missing in its predecessor such as:

• MagicJack PLUS offers an improved call quality experience by using Echo Control and HD Voice.

• As compare to its close competitors like NetTALK Du, MagicJackPlus is available at lower price. Due to this fact, MagicJackPlus is becoming more popular among users.

• MagicJackPlus can work independently, even without a computer.

• Unlimited calls within US as well as Canada is the most exciting feature.

• You can do voicemail and voicemail to email with MagicJackPlus.

• MagicJackPlus is portable, so it is so convenient to take with you while traveling. As long as you have an Internet connection, you can save tons of money calling your friends and family back at home in the U.S. or Canada with MagicJackPlus.

Cost

Cost of MagicJackPlus is around $40. It can cost you around $69.95, including one year of service. It is significantly cheaper over long term than landline. Cheap unlimited calling to the U.S. and Canada, portable, easy to set up, works without a computer after initial setup, number porting, serious alternative to Skype.