Windstream/Bonage/MagicJack

Posted By: txcatgirl on 2007-12-12
In Reply to: I live in SC and have Verizon for telephone - pc

In TX we have Windstream, which is okay (ATT for cell; again, not a problem at all here).

Anyone tried MagicJack? I did the Vonage thing a couple years ago and it wasn't a good exp. (it may well be now; not sure). Tried the MagicJack, but haven't been able to make it work. If anyone else has info on how they do with either of these, I'd love to know.

Thanks.

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- AT&T is going door to door here trying to get - people to switch from Time Warner to them
- If you use dial-up then yes you need a land line - sm -
  - No, do not have dial-up, is that still around? - Ticked with internet service
    - Lots of us still have dial-up, the cost of - sm -
- that is what they do...i left a year ago - Georgia MT
  - If I can ask, what company are you with? - Ticked with internet service
- AT&T - Busy Fingers
  - My aunt has extremely low rate for land, no frills but - Ticked with internet service
    - basic PC/phone line - txcatgirl
- I live in SC and have Verizon for telephone - pc
  - I do have Time Warner - Me
  - Windstream/Bonage/MagicJack - txcatgirl
    - Gee, let's make that VONAGE! - txcatgirl
      - What do you do if internet goes down? How do you call cable? - Lonnie
        I have a love-hate thing with Vonage. - Hayseed

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I don't know if mine was defective or not, but when I plugged it in and tried to use my phone, all I got was horrible static. Two friends of mine in NY have no problem with it. One also has Vonage. I got Vonage when it was new, and that, too, was disastraous.

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magicJack - something that may help you decide - sm

I just purchased magicJack. I like it so far. One thing that I didn't know that I wish I had is that there is no local number available in my area code. I had to choose one from a neighboring state. Therefore, any incoming calls will be long distance for those calling me if they do not have an unlimited long distance plan. The link below will let you find out what area codes are availble. Many are pending and are supposed to be available very soon. Other than this, I really like it.

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Hello,

I just got MagicJack and have a DAC transcribe station. Everytime you depress the foot pedal when listening to a dictation a "1" will appearing in the MagicJack window as if it is trying to input another number to dial. The dictation eventually cuts out after enough numbers appear to dial a phone number. Has anyone had this problem or might known the solution? My foot pedal is plugged into the transcribe station. Can I use a USB foot pedal and link to the dictation through the MagicJack window on your computer screen?

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getting their foot pedal to work again? Mine's still not working, and I was really hoping it was a short-lived bleep in the system.

I use MagicJack & it works great. nm
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ps on MagicJack Late reply!

Sorry I didn't get back to you, frankie_rush. Too many emails! Actually, it works well most of the time. But I think it depends on a few things: where you live, your phone co. (I have Windstream, which has been very good in all aspects). To me, it was worth spending the $15 (or something like that). I had Vonage a few years ago, and it was the pits! At that time it was an on-going expense, the customer service was horrible (as I recall in India!), and I got stuck for a 2-year contract for crap! I'm in Texas. A friend of mine in NY has excellent service, so I still still say that the $15 to OWN it is worth the shot.

They sell them at kiosks at the mall here.

Incidentally, I don't have Lanier, but when I worked in the hospital we had their system, and also had excellent service. I also liked Medi-Tech, for what it's worth.

Did you make a decision?

Good luck

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The magicjack did not work with my Lanier, and my friend has dial-up and it would not work for her WITHOUT transcribing equipment, just regular calls. I sent mine back the same day.