
In the face of competition, magicJack's poor interface, pushy attempts to up-sell you, on-screen advertisements for its own product, and general lack of support make it hard to recommend now. Additionally, when magicJack debuted, nothing else like it existed. Although PCMag has reviewed Magicjack in the past and liked it, the company's customer support has never been great.

through your computer, rather than paying for traditional landline phone service.

YMax magicJack ($39.95 including first year of service, plus shipping and handling, street, $19.95 per year thereafter) is a VoIP solution that saves you money by letting you make "free" calls in the U.S.

