Dan Borislow

Businessman and telecommunications inventor

Dan Borislow - Businessman and telecommunications inventor
Born

September 21st, 1961
63 years ago

Died

July 21st, 2014
10 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Born in the United States, this businessman and inventor founded MagicJack, a device that enables voice over IP communication. Launched in 2007, MagicJack gained significant popularity for its cost-effective alternative to traditional phone services. The device allowed users to make unlimited calls to the U.S. and Canada from any internet-connected location. With a strong background in telecommunications, various ventures were undertaken in technology services before achieving notable success with MagicJack. The invention contributed to changes in how consumers approached communication and phone service options.

Founded MagicJack, a VoIP device

Introduced unlimited calling service

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