Primarily advertised as an "as seen on TV" device, Magic jack became an instant with the people who paid huge telephone bills every month. This small device has helped millions of people save thousands of dollars every year.

Why is magic jack different from other VoIP telephony services?

Though it uses VoIP technology, it has simplified the original method of making VoIP phone calls. Unlike traditional methods of using VoIP phones, magic jack is simple enough to be used by anyone who does not know anything about this technology. Following are some of the features of this device that differentiates it from other free internet phone services.

• You need not log on to a particular PC for making free internet calls. You can just carry it anywhere with you. All you need to do is plug the device to any PC with high speed internet connection and you are ready to make free calls. However you need to register yourself on their official website which takes just a couple of minutes.

• You get a free US number that can be used from anywhere in the world. Making calls to US number is free. You can make other overseas calls at dirt cheap rate.

• No need to worry about the duration of the calls. You can talk for as long as you wish.

• You can call 411 directory assistance service without paying anything extra. All you need to pay is one time charge for device for a year. The subscription can be renewed for $20 every year.