MagicJack's disappearing cell phone fees

[Bert]

The new magicJack uses, without permission, radio frequencies for which cellular carriers have paid billions of dollars for exclusive licenses.

The device is, in essence, a very small cellular tower for the home.

 

http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/us_tec_gadget_show_magicjack

 

 

They're dreaming, if they think this doesn't violate FCC rules. Cordless phones, bluetooth, car FM transmitters, and the like are all regulated by the FCC. A quick look indicates the company doesn't even have an experimental license to operate such a device.