Provider Overview
Google Voice is a telecommunications service offered through Google. It allows users to make free PC-to-Phone calling within North America, as well as PC-to-PC voice and video calling worldwide for users using Google Voice and Video Chat browser plugin, which is available for Windows, Intel-based Mac OSX, and Linux. In using this service, users can make outbound calls to bnoth domestic and International destinations via cell phone, web based app, or by first dialing their Google Voice number. That being said, the Google Voice service offers extended mobility as it can be configured through both Android and/or iOS applications on mobile devices. Formerly known as GrandCentral, Google Voice equips users with a US phone number (the user selects) from a available numbers in selected area codes. The web-based service is both configured and maintained by the user via application. The application is structured similarly to that of Gmail, Google’s premier e-mail service. In terms of included features, the service accounts for voicemail, text messaging, conference calling, call screening, call history, transcription services, and many more. Users should note that emergency calling and customer support is not available via Google Voice; however, there are some support resources available, i.e. a Help Center, FAQs, and the Google Groups product forum.
Google Voice Pricing and Services
Calls are free in the US and Canada, prices are per minute and vary by country when calling elsewhere.
FEATURES:
Free local phone number for life
Spam filter
Voicemail
Voicemail to Email
Call Screening
Call History
Texting
Conference Call
Call Blocking
Call Forwarding
Do Not Disturb
