Looks like Icall is free and has video calling as well (Available for Android and Iphone devices)
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Looks like Icall is free and has video calling as well (Available for Android and Iphone devices)
Sorry, but an App is still required. You can't make phone calls over WiFi without an App. MagicJack is an App.Quote:
Originally Posted by kbisiar
The avg VoIP app does not have the features like the Magicjack does, and it's a lot simpler for most people. Keep in mind I am not benefiting in any way from MagicJack, only alerting people to the new app. For example I use Skype a lot, but find MJ much more functional for regular calls.
If your VoIP app can give you a free US number for friends and family to call YOU back (in Jamaica) at local rates to them, then hey stick with it. I like the fact that my friends in Florida can reach me now at a Florida number on my tablet which doesn't have a sim card.
Humm. The tech guy in my office is telling me my phone(Samsung Katalyst) has a bunch of unique features in order to make wifi international calls. My bad...i thought all phones could do this since mine was so cheap. Now im feeling pretty lucky about my cheap phone
Thought I would ad there is a magic jack app for iPod/ipad as well. Just installed it.. Works great!
Hi there, I am new to the cell phone...just got my first one a few months ago. I have a Samsung galaxy...and I did get the Magicjack app last night. A couple of questions...if I take the phone to Jamaica with me, do I have to have my data "off" and free wifi on when attempting to make international calls using the app? I am worries that I will get home and receive an extra large bill....can I use it here in Canada to call USA and Jamaica?
Yes, turn your data off or you will get hit with huge roaming charges. The MagicJack app would use data to make the calls and if you are using your phone's data plan in another country, the costs can be shocking. On WiFi, you would be fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Orchid
Sorry, I'm not technical at all. I have an Iphone so is this what I do? Download the app from Itunes. Is it free? Does "turning your data off" mean putting it in airplane mode? And then I can call local or to the US while in Jamaica and it will be no charge?
Mo, yep!
You are exactly right :)
Always make sure it is in airplane mode while in Negril (that way you are not using your cell data and therefore no roaming charges) Then just find a wifi connection and connect to it, many places have them now, some are open some have a password which usually a drink or food will get you if you ask. Then once you have a wifi connection you can surf the internet, check emails, etc And also use the magicjack app to call home! All for free :)
Thanks Marley. Just downloaded it. Thanks to Donald also.