[amnestynone]

I use Magicjac. It cost me 35 dollars originally and the first year was `9 dollars(prices have gone up slightly since). You just plug the jack into a usb slot and it loads and sets up the software. Then you just plug your phone into the jack. 911 is still 911.

[topher]

I have seen 'Magicjac' by, as I recall, the person who posted about IPKall.com (service to allocate a number). The person had done a YouTube on IpKall.com

Some of this changes over time...

I have do more research...

[TomGuy]

I used MagicJack on my XP computer. Every time they would upgrade their software, it would mess up MJ and it could not stay loaded or would fail to load when I started the computer.

When I went to Win7, I have the same problem. MJ won’t stay loaded or won’t load without several tries.

It has become more hassle than it is worth.

I haven’t tried the MJPlus that plugs into the router. I don’t want to waste any more money with MJ & Company.

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In a recent related thread, someone mentioned ObiHai. It plugs into the router. As I understand it, there is a one-time charge for the connection box only and no monthly charges. It accesses through Google Voice.

http://obihai.com/

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[Utilizer]

MagicJack is too limited. You need at least ‘DozeXP and I run primarily linux boxen. For the times I need to run a win proggie, currently because I am converting older progs to run on Linux, I NEVER allow a machine running ‘Doze to connect to the internet. Far too easy to corrupt that OS.

[ican'tbelieveit]

We just helped a couple install the magicjack that plugs into the router. I will check with them to see how it is working. I was thinking that would be a good option.

You can call anyone (I use magicjack app on my android phone to make work conf calls when I am working from home); free and don’t have to use my phone minutes.

You can register your number with 911, make 911 calls and receiving 911 alerts.