Finally, Google Voice Explained [video]
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If you haven’t been following this product since the Grand Central days, Google Voice does require a little introduction. Launched in March 2009, Google wanted to provide a service to change the way we communicate on the phone. Available only in the U.S., users who join via invite, chose a number that’s available in selected area codes, and is free of charge.
Inbound calls to the chosen number are forwarded to any phone number you wish. Whether it be your home, your cell, or your office (or all three), Google Voice looks to remove the boundaries of where a call can travel. Outbound calls may be placed to domestic and international destinations by dialing the Google Voice number or from a web-based application. For those who want to talk to friend’s or family outside the U.S. will be billed according to a schedule posted on the Google Voice website.
The result of this creation could potentially mean that you can save a few more dollars a month by joining Google Voice. But when I’ve tried to explain this to folks, I end up making things tougher than they have to be. So, below, you can see for yourself how Voice works as the video does a great job of getting through the basics.
Want to know more about Google Voice or request an invite? Check out their website here!
Category: Mobile | Tags: android, google, google voice, Grand Central
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Love Google Voice. Also, depending on if it is legal in your state/country, if you hit (1) and then (4) on your key pad after getting connected, you can record the conversation. Then go on your google voice account and it is there to listen or share via mp3 format. Nice little tip I just learned.
You should check out the Google Voice for Dummies book. It really explains the benefits of using this service and how to best use it. As the technical editor on the book project, I can say that the authors Bud Smith and Chris Dannen did an awesome job of really explaining this service (it even went through moving from GrandCentral to GV).
The best use case of GV overall though, is with a mobile phone app. I think that's when you can really see the benefits. Also, if you use the Chrome browser there's a GV extension for it that's pretty awesomesauce.
I've been using Google Voice for 6 months now. There is an excellent (F)ree app available on my Pam Pre in GDial that allows me to use most of the features from the website. Google makes it easy with a mobile version of the site accessed through a mobile browser too. The voicemail transcription is very funny at times but is an excellent feature. There are too many features that I enjoy. I'm absolutely enamored with the service.