We recently switched our phone company in order to save money. In the past we have used Vonage, and for quite a while it worked really well for us and it was inexpensive compared to other phone companies offering service in our area. Unfortunately, as time went on we found that the quality of our phone connection deteriorated and we also started paying more for our monthly phone bill.
So, we decided to try out magicJack. We bought the device at Future Shop for $55 including tax. It is really easy to set up, as all you have to do is plug the device into a USB port on your computer. (You need a broadband Internet connection to use the service.) Then you can either just talk through your computer, or, you can connect the phone cord directly to your regular phone. We found that we get a better quality connection using the phone, and of course, it’s way more convenient, too. However, when we are on the road, if we bring our laptop along, we could technically use our phone service, too, as long as we have access to the Internet. This means we wouldn’t have to use our cell phone and we could avoid expensive roaming charges.
Telephone service can be expensive if you are not actively looking for the best bargains. A lot of people these days don’t even pay for a home line. They just use a cell phone. If you do still like having a line at home, Vonage might be a good option for you.