Google Voice gives you a phone number for calling, text messaging, and voicemail. It works on smartphones and computers, and syncs across your devices so you can use the app in the office, at home, or on the go. NOTE: Google Voice only works for personal Google Accounts in the US and G Suite accounts in select markets. Text messaging is not supported in all markets.
You can send text messages using your Google Voice number for free to U. Texts sent using Voice will use Wi-Fi, or mobile data from your phone’s service plan if you’re not connected to Wi-Fi.
From the Google Voice site, you can browse through your voicemail, just like your emails on Gmail inbox. From any of the phone numbers connected to your account, you can listen to your voicemails sequentially by just following the voice prompts and pressing the appropriate buttons on your phone.
An answer is that It was great to be able to receive a copy of your Google Voice messages on your actual phone numbers. With Google now removing this feature, you’ll have to rely on the official Google Voice app to access your received messages. You can use the email forward feature, though, if you don’t prefer the Voice app.
Can I forward my Google Voice text messages to my email?
You could add a phone number to your Google Voice account, and receive all your messages on that number. You also had the option to forward your Google Voice text messages to your email address. On Google Voice’s support page, there’s now an announcement that says Google Voice will soon stop forwarding your messages to your linked phone numbers.
Can Google Voice be linked to a cell phone?
This new dedicated number can then be linked to your cell phone, house phone, work phone or any additional lines. Whenever someone calls your Google Voice number, it will ring every device linked to your account. You can of course also make outgoing calls from all of these devices as well, even including your computer.
How do I use Google Voice on my Android device?
If you haven’t yet, download the Google Voice app on your Android device. You can use the Google Voice app to send text messages to one or more phone numbers. If you send a text longer than 160 characters to a non-Google Voice number, it’s sent as multiple messages. Note: You can’t send texts to five- or six-digit “short code” numbers.
What is a Google Voice number?
Unlike some Voice over IP services, Google Voice assigns a phone number to your account and displays this number on the recipient’s caller ID when you make a call. If you call other Google Voice users, your name, number, email address and profile picture appear in their inbox.
Enter Google Voice —an affordable way to make and receive phone calls from any device. Say goodbye to expensive business phone plans. Google Voice makes it easy to add new users and locations without a hefty phone bill. Google Voice is a VOIP phone system.
Why can’t I send more than one message on Google Voice?
If you send many text messages in a short period, or recipients mark your messages as spam, Voice may temporarily restrict you from sending more messages. Due to carrier limitations and to protect against spam, Google Voice messaging is intended only for 1:1, personal conversations.