| This is a quick and easy primer on how to install a | | | | way to do so without adding another phone (and more |
| second phone line by using a VoIP (Voice over the | | | | dollars) to your monthly phone bill. |
| Internet) device called the magicJack, and the benefits | | | | Pitfalls - or, What to look out for |
| of doing so, as well as potential pitfalls to look out for. | | | | The main issue when using the magicJack, or any |
| Step 1: Install a magicJackmagicJack installations are | | | | VoIP device for that matter, is that you'll need a reliable |
| pretty quick and painless. You simply insert the dongle, | | | | internet connection. If you find your cable or DSL |
| and follow the instructions on screen to get it set up. | | | | connection going down frequently, or your internet |
| Step 2: Select your Phone Number | | | | connection is being used heavily by your teenage son, |
| During the installation of the magicJack, you'll be | | | | then you might find that phone calls over the |
| prompted to select an area code and phone number. | | | | magicJack may be choppy. In the case of a busy |
| Since this would be your second phone line, you'll | | | | internet connection, there are routers you can buy that |
| probably want to select an area code that's local to | | | | prioritize VoIP traffic over other types of traffic in your |
| you. | | | | home's network, to ensure that your call quality is |
| Step 3: Voila! Instant Second Phone Line! | | | | maintained. |
| See? Installing a second phone line is really easy using | | | | As you can see, adding a second phone line using |
| a magicJack. To summarize, after the install you should | | | | magicJack is quick and painless. In addition, you can |
| have a phone number with a local area code. Also, | | | | save a bundle by using magicJack as your second |
| you can bring your magicJack anywhere, so you're not | | | | phone line instead of paying a regular monthly fee for |
| just limited to using it at home! If you want to give a | | | | adding an additional line to your existing phone bill. |
| second phone line to your teenager, this is a great | | | | |