magicJack is one of the most innovative new telecommunications products to be introduced in years. It's a small device that plugs into the USB port of a computer. You plug any standard analog telephone into the other side of the magicJack and it allows you to make unlimited local or long distance telephone calls to any phone (landline or cellular) in the United States or Canada. You also get a free phone number with your magicJack so it can be utilized both to receive and place calls. Area codes for approximately 70% of the U.S. are available. The first year of service is FREE. After the first year it's only $19.95 per year. Installation is simple and takes 60 seconds. All you need is Windows XP or Windows Vista or Mac and one of the following: DSL, broadband, cable internet, WiFi, WiMax, or high speed internet service. Calls from the magicJack to phone number outside the U.S. or Canada have highly competitive international rates. However, all calls between two magicJacks anwhere in the world are free.