I have used
Google Voice for some months, and it is a great tool. The value add outside the US isn't very big, but as I communicate with the US frequently - having a US number is great. There is a limitation on sign-up that you need to be in the US – this is checked when you sign-up. So Google Voice will work even if you are outside the US. There is a work-around (
read about it here). You also need a US number to verify your account – it makes sense… if you don’t have a US phone number – why do you need a US voicemail? I have a US number at work (IP-phone number with US extension). But it also works with a
Skype extension. As soon as you are connected, you can put your phone number on
“do not disturb” (else it will route your calls to your IP-phone) and then you have a US-voicemail.
I have two invites left - so if you want one: Write a short
"why I need it" in the comments!
Short Update:
Just sign-up for the beta, and Google will invite you!
4 comments:
yes please!
I'll DM you on twitter!
Hi Mr "Anonymous" - you have been added :-)
-One more invite left to the rest of you!
Short update based on some questions on "why do I need this"... First of all. If you don't think you need it. you probably don't need it. But this is one scenario:
You are going to travel to the US. And you want a local number, but you will not get it before you arrive. You create a Google Voice account (with your local number), and when you get your cell phone connected you redirect your calls to your mobile. This way the people you notified on your Google Voice number will reach you directly.
Last invite given away. Stay tuned for more :-)
Been testing the voice2text feature. It is just great! Not having to call the voicemail - just get the message in plain text is the future.. And if they could make Google Translate a part of it... even better!
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