Currently available to GrandCentral users, those interested in Google Voice can sign up for an invitation when they expand their service. Google voice offers users the choice of one phone number that can be used to handle all of your phone needs. With the free service, users of Google Voice will be able to make phone calls, take phone calls, screen calls, avoid unwanted phone calls, and will have the capabilities of handling all of their SMS needs. You’ll have the option of selecting from available U.S. phone numbers as well. Basically, you’ll have one telephone number that you can use to handle all of your phone needs.

As a free service, it is quite astounding what Google Voice is offering. Features such as call waiting and call block are often included with other products for a fee. If you are interested in getting Google Voice, and are not a GrandCentral user, you must visit the site and give them your E-Mail address. Once they open registration, you’ll receive notification and will then need to follow the instructions in your Email. Google has created several videos that will help introduce you to the new service and these can be viewed now.

You can set up Google voice to handle your mobile phone calls, your work calls, and home phone calls as well. Google Voice is currently established as a service for the United States and there are no international numbers available to choose from. Early users will heave the option of choosing area codes, though there is a possibility your area code might not be available when you sign up. Google also advises those who are looking for a specific area to continually check and see when their area code is added.

With Google Voice there are several ways that users can make phone calls. If you want to return a phone call from your Google voicemail service you’ll simply press the number 2. Other options include clicking the call feature located next to your contact’s listing, choosing reply from a message, or using the Call button feature and entering the recipient’s phone number.

Additional services available through Google Voice include conference calling, the ability to record your phone calls and keep them stored online, the ability to switch phones while your on a call, viewing your Google Voice inbox while on your mobile or cellular phone, access to GOOG-411 (Google’s free directory assistance), and the option to create your contacts in an easy to manage group.
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