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		smoody on Jan 23, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How Can A Free Conference Call Be Free? I once read that this is how MagicJack makes most of their money as well.

hsshah on Jan 23, 2012 [–]

It's interesting that you bring you MagicJack. I have always wondered how they made money. Now it is starting to make some sense. Can you share the link to that article?

chalmerj on Jan 23, 2012 | [–]

This article (http://www.telecomlawmonitor.com/2011/04/articles/access-cha...) explains th FCC decision against the company for trying to exploit this model.

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