Google Voice Opens Up to All US Residents
Google Voice Opens Up to All US Residents
Posted 06/22/2010 at 2:30pm
| by Ryan Whitwam
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It was just last spring that we saw Google Voice invites go out to a lucky few. The web-based service has gone on to provide over one million users with a single number to manage their communications. Now Google has opened up the service to all residents of the USA. The good people of less Googley nations will just have to hold tight.
Google Voice provides users with a new Google number that can be connected to multiple phone lines. Calling a Google Voice number will ring all phones connected with an account, but special scheduling rules can control which phones ring when. Google has been slowly rolling out new features to Voice in this last year. There is now a solid mobile web app for iPhone users, who are still prohibited from having a real app. Google has integrated voicemails into Gmail as well.
If you haven't used Google Voice, give it a shot. We are quite taken with the service around here. Even if you don't want to use the number, you can just use call forwarding to use Google's voicemail instead of your carrier's. You can also get free text messaging, and who doesn't want that? Users of Android phones will find some amazing integration with the service as well. Tell us about any Google Voice tips you have in the comments.
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MrBlonde81
June 24, 2010 at 4:29pm
You can add relationships, nicknames, and other stuff not on the standard contact page by clicking the "Add" button (right above the Notes) then selecting what you want to add.
quickone
June 22, 2010 at 5:46pm
It is pretty BA, I just wish I could fully integrate my old number. If I was just getting a phone and didn't have 6 years of history and friends with my current number I'd love it even more if I could use all the features. I'm sure they'll get there sooner or later.
~~The difference between insanity and genius is merely succes~~
Zallomallo
June 22, 2010 at 4:06pm
I've waited like half a year for an invite, got it like 1 week ago. O well.
evolution76
June 22, 2010 at 3:37pm
Google voice rules !!!! Been using it for a while.......and i love it
The Absence of Evidence is not the Evidence of Absence
evolution76
June 22, 2010 at 3:37pm
Google voice rules !!!! Been using it for a while.......and i love it
The Absence of Evidence is not the Evidence of Absence
aviaggio
June 22, 2010 at 3:20pm
Google Voice rocks! You can also get free long distance calling thru GV. It also allows easy blocking of numbers, great for those harassing telemarketers (or creditors) who simply won't take no for an answer.
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