When we posted about the Free landline phone (Home phone) using Google Voice we predicted that Google Voice will be free for a few more years. We have heard the news that Google Voice is going to be free for 2012 too. If you are not a user of Google Voice let us get you up to speed first. We have talked at length about the features of Google Voice. To sum them up here is a short list
What can you do using Google voice
- Get a cool number such as 123-4IM-COOL
- Send free text messages to USA and Canada
- Make unlimited free phone calls to USA and Canada
- Cheap calls to international destinations
- Get your voice mails transcribed and emailed to you as text (speech to text conversion is awesome)
- You can screen your calls
If you want to know the details feel free to read these 5 reasons why you should consider Google voice.
What is there for you with Google Voice
Google Voice is not only great by itself there are so many other things that you can do standing on the shoulders of this giant. Here are a few of our picks from all that we have posted over time:
- You can manipulate Google Voice service to get free international text messaging.
- You can hook Google Voice with SipGate to save your phone minutes.
- Use talkatone with Google Voice and make calls over wifi or 3G
- You can make calls right from your Gmail Inbox
- Use it as FREE home phone solution (best way to use Google voice) using Obihai
The news is not official yet...but it is true
Google hasn't officially announced on Google Voice blog that they are going to offer Google Voice for free in the 2012 but we have confirmed from multiple sources that they have updated their promotions to attract more readers to Google Voice. These promotions mention Free calls and texts for 2012. Here is a screenshot of one such promotion:
This is awesome. I love my ObiHai setup and I am glad it is going to pay off for one more year.
ReplyDeleteThank you guys. Amazing review, as always.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite news of all. What do you guys think of 2013 :P
ReplyDeleteI did not know there was so much more to Google voice. Great website guys.
ReplyDeleteDear Readers,
ReplyDeleteWe are excited too, this was a good move from Google. We hope they continue to offer it for free.
Regards,
Team - Free Calls Hub
Google Voice is very good. It hooks up nicely with obihai and gives you a free home phone solution. Thanks to you.
ReplyDeleteThere is one word - amazing. I am just amazed. Thank you guys.
ReplyDeleteWhen google starts charging for google voice, does anyone know what the cost will be?
ReplyDeleteDear Readers,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your feedback. We are glad you liked it. This is such a good news for voip industry.
@Crescent: We have no idea what happens in 2013, but we are of the opinion that it still will be free. LEt us see how it goes.
Regards,
Team - Free Calls Hub
This is so far the most informative post. I learnt a lot of new things today. I love Free Calls Hub.
ReplyDeleteIs there any information about how much Google will charge in 2013 and if Google will permit porting of my Google Voice number (which is my old landline number) to another competing vendor? Do I risk losing my landline number if Google refuses to port back to a cell phone carrier?
ReplyDeleteDear Reader,
DeleteWe believe that Google voice will be free for 2013 too. There are so many VoIP service providers that offer free calls to USA and Canada that Google can't start charging for these services. Moreover, the moment they make it a paid service a plethora of users will just go away to competitors. However, there are no leaks or announcements as of now from Google. Let us see how it goes.
Regards,
Team - Free Calls Hub