Bob Denman
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Well let's all hope that you've got nothing to report, because it turns out to be a seamless transition! :thumbup:
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There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.
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arntufun
Guest
Just installed Magic Jack Plus (no need for a computer to be on....Thanks Lamont) !!!!! The call clarity is crystal clear and it's a pretty easy set up !!!! So far so good..,...... :thumbup:
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Recluze
New member
I have been using Magic Jack for about 4 years. I don't know what it costs but it I signed up for a five year plan that cost practically nothing.
1) It's okay. It takes forever to load up. And it loads up EVERY time you turn on your computer. It takes forever.
2) Most of the time it won't make or recieve a call. I called then about this and they had no resolution for it.
3) It does not have any emergency service but I rarely have an emergency.
4) I unplug it all of the time. Then when I want to use it I plug it in to my computer, wait for it to load up and make a phone call. I never receive a phone call on it. I do give out the number to people I never want to hear from. I use it when I know I am going to have to work my way through some automated system. I put it on speaker and look at porn while I hit the next button I need to hit.
5) I am paying practically nothing and it is worth about that.
1) It's okay. It takes forever to load up. And it loads up EVERY time you turn on your computer. It takes forever.
2) Most of the time it won't make or recieve a call. I called then about this and they had no resolution for it.
3) It does not have any emergency service but I rarely have an emergency.
4) I unplug it all of the time. Then when I want to use it I plug it in to my computer, wait for it to load up and make a phone call. I never receive a phone call on it. I do give out the number to people I never want to hear from. I use it when I know I am going to have to work my way through some automated system. I put it on speaker and look at porn while I hit the next button I need to hit.
5) I am paying practically nothing and it is worth about that.
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arntufun
Guest
FYI, when it's plugged into the router and not the computer with magic jack plus, it does not load up on your computer at start up. There is a Icon on your desktop but thats it. :thumbup:
So far I have not had a problem with service, but I'm only on day two with it.
murphybrown
New member
Cell for everything
After much research (including MJ) made the decision to literally pull the plug on my land line, internet provider and go 100% cell. My cell is also my personal hot spot for wifi....net savings per month $138.00...shhhhhh don't tell, but that is my RT fun/farkle $$!!!! Oh that's right I don't report to anyone about how I spend $$!!!! :yes::yes:
After much research (including MJ) made the decision to literally pull the plug on my land line, internet provider and go 100% cell. My cell is also my personal hot spot for wifi....net savings per month $138.00...shhhhhh don't tell, but that is my RT fun/farkle $$!!!! Oh that's right I don't report to anyone about how I spend $$!!!! :yes::yes:
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arntufun
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What do you mean ?????? Are you saying the smartphone is the hotspot for you home computer/ laptop ?????
murphybrown
New member
Yes, that is what I am saying. I have an Iphone 5...my 4s did the same thing. My SIL just got a nokia and his does the same...AND for me it is faster and never "dumps" me like my dsl and then my second MIFI from Verizon was some better but nothing like the personal hot spot for wifi on my phone....I live in (apparently according to those in the "know") a difficult reception area...but not with phone. I use Verizon as my carrier but friend has AT&T and has equal success doing the same...
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arntufun
Guest
So...... if your phone is in your house you can use a laptop to get online ?????? so your phone acts like a wireless router ????? Can you use a wireless printer ????? Is this hotspot charged to your data plan or is it a seperate charge ?????
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pro10is
New member
Randy, You can purchase a data plan from AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint. Then you can use a smart phone tethered to your laptop, or better yet, a usb cellular modem, to connect to the internet. You can even put the usb cellular modem in a wireless router to use throughout the house on one or multiple smartphones, laptops, or anything else that uses the internet.
I did this for many years before Comcast finally installed cable in my neighborhood. It worked great and that was before 4G. I was sorry to give it up but I got a package deal from Comcast that was too good to pass up. Of course with wireless plans you have to live within the monthly data cap unless you have Sprint which, I believe, still offers unlimited data.
Wireless printers do not require the internet at all. You can use them with only a wireless router.
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arntufun
Guest
Thanks pro I going to check into this !!!!! One other question,, is it fast ??????? My internet now is through road runner which is wicked fast, is it comparable ????
I must have been living under a rock for 5 years or more !!!! :roflblack:
pro10is
New member
It depends on your carrier and if your area has 4G LTE yet. If you can get 4G LTE then you'll get 5-22 Mbps, if your area is still 3G then expect 1.5-5 Mbps.
Right now AT&T is leading the pack in speeds with Verizon right behind. Then T-Mobile and Sprint.
So 4G LTE is comparable to cable and faster than DSL. 3G is much slower but tolerable unless you do heavy data streaming like HD video (Netflix et al). If you use a video streaming service like Netflix then I would stay with a cable service because of the speeds required and the data cap.
magic jack
I have one question about this magic jack that you are talking about. I get my phone, cable and internet thru my cable company. Do you or someone else thinks it will work thru the cable co if I drop there phone?
Thank You
I have one question about this magic jack that you are talking about. I get my phone, cable and internet thru my cable company. Do you or someone else thinks it will work thru the cable co if I drop there phone?
Thank You
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arntufun
Guest
Yes........... thats excactly what i'm doing now, its working perfectly !!!!! :thumbup: I'm dropping the phone service through my cable co and saving 50.00 a month. :yes: Do you have a wireless router in your house ???? If so, get the magic Jack plus so you don't have to plug it into a computer and leave it on.
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murphybrown
New member
yes to all your ?s. $20 month plus taxes for wifi hot spot
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arntufun
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tobor9
New member
Check with you cell provider as ATT in my area does not allow tethering. I have U-verse with phone,internet and TV togather. As a ATT retireree the phone part is free,I mostly use my iPhone 4s,great phone:yes:I tried MJ to use as a Fax line but it did not work(they said it wouldn't but tried anyway)ant I sent it back.
murphybrown
New member
. Yes if I am on internet. I spend alot of time on internet and have never gone over my 2g (whoops take that back 1 month had to invest another $10...no I wasn't shopping or on match.com) :roflblack::roflblack:
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arntufun
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Bob Denman
New member
:shocked: If you've been living under a rock for five years... I've been under one for about twenty! I haven't got a CLUE what you guys were even talking about! 
pps: nojoke
pps: nojoke
murphybrown
New member
Saving $$$
heck if this "old dog" can Learn new tricks So can you Bob and then we all have more money for our Spyders :yes:
:shocked: If you've been living under a rock for five years... I've been under one for about twenty! I haven't got a CLUE what you guys were even talking about!
heck if this "old dog" can Learn new tricks So can you Bob and then we all have more money for our Spyders :yes:
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