[Katherisco]

I am thinking about possibly getting a MagicJack for when I travel to Russia and to use at my home. Since it has to be hooked up to a computer with internet, I was wondering if most regions and hotels have wireless internet somewhere in the hotel? There won't be much of a reason to get it if I can't get internet on my laptop. Has anyone used MagicJack over in Russia? Was is worth it or did anyone use phone cards and think that was a good option? Any info is appreciated. Thanks

[k8c]

I live in Russia. I use Skype. Prior to Skype, I used phone cards (only Apollo ones). Both work well and are either very inexpensive or free (for skype to skype calls).

Most apartments have free internet access. I think the hotels will charge you for it in your room, but there should be a business center.

[amyfk]

Sorry I cannot be of help. Inregion, the phone calls from the hotel room werent' too expensive so we just called via telephone.
Amy K, NJ

[Ebadge90]

When we were in Moscow, there was wireless acccess in the hotel, a Marriott, as well as a business center in the hotel. In region, in the city of Novokuznetsk, there was nothing at the hotel at all.

[Military Momma]

I have the majicjack and skype. Here is the deal with both of these. It really depends on the wireless connection you get. You would have to research the region that you are going to in order to see if there is service.

For instance, I have ATT. If ATT has a partnership agreement for regions in Russia, my wireless card will work. Since MajicJack and Skype are VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) they will work with a broadband connection or Wi-Fi.

Check with your wireless card carrier or check to see if your hotel has Wi-Fi. If they have a conncetion or Wi-Fi, you are golden.

Hope this helps,