Google Voice

Trip · 08-05-2009, 11:34 AM

Any other google voice users?

I had text messaging on my phone blocked since I got it, but now that I have google voice. FREE TXT yey. Saves me $10 a month.

jtemple · 08-05-2009, 09:32 PM

I have a number; don't use it. AT&T and Apple blocked the Google Voice app from being approved and are now being investigated by the FCC because of it.

I have push email, so I just have people text me at my email address, it works just as well.

Trip · 08-05-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

I have push email, so I just have people text me at my email address, it works just as well.

Ha ha, you don't have an app for that. I saw that in the news and laughed my ass off.

I do that as well, but it's much simpler to just give people a number. Some people just can't wrap their heads around txting to an email address. The brains just about pop when you tell them to do that.

Kaneman · 08-05-2009, 10:24 PM

I've applied for a number. Hopefully the FCC forces apple to let us use google voice.
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EpyonXero · 08-05-2009, 10:37 PM

I have a Google Voice number. I love the voice-mail to text feature. You dont really need an app for GV, they have a mobile webpage that works very well. All the app does is let you call your GV number for making cheap international phone calls without having to dial it. You can still dial it manually and get the same result.

jtemple · 08-06-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Ha ha, you don't have an app for that. I saw that in the news and laughed my ass off.

I do that as well, but it's much simpler to just give people a number. Some people just can't wrap their heads around txting to an email address. The brains just about pop when you tell them to do that.

If they're too stupid to figure that out, they're too stupid to text me anyway.

It's simple enough to jailbreak and use the app anyway. I just don't have much need for it. From what I hear, it doesn't have push text notifications anyway. You have to manually check for new texts. Gmail works better.

jtemple · 08-06-2009, 11:15 AM

On a side note, Google has started granting google voice access to anyone with a .mil email address more quickly. They're claming a week turnaround if you register with a .mil email.

LeeNetworX · 06-08-2010, 10:01 AM

I finally got my invite for it this morning. I can't even remember when I filled out the application requesting it, it's been so long. Love the transcription feature; looking forward to using it.

jtemple · 06-08-2010, 10:27 AM

The transcription is pretty worthless. But, sometimes you do get some hilarious transcriptions.

LeeNetworX · 06-08-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

The transcription is pretty worthless. But, sometimes you do get some hilarious transcriptions.

That feature seems useful to me because I can read the voice mails I get while I'm on my cell phone sitting in on a conf call, etc. while working from home or on the road.

08-05-2009, 10:24 PM	#4
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	I've applied for a number. Hopefully the FCC forces apple to let us use google voice. ________ Scripps-Booth Last edited by Kaneman; 05-09-2011 at 08:42 PM..

08-05-2009, 09:32 PM	#2
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	I have a number; don't use it. AT&T and Apple blocked the Google Voice app from being approved and are now being investigated by the FCC because of it. I have push email, so I just have people text me at my email address, it works just as well.

08-05-2009, 10:37 PM	#5
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	I have a Google Voice number. I love the voice-mail to text feature. You dont really need an app for GV, they have a mobile webpage that works very well. All the app does is let you call your GV number for making cheap international phone calls without having to dial it. You can still dial it manually and get the same result.

08-06-2009, 11:15 AM	#7
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	On a side note, Google has started granting google voice access to anyone with a .mil email address more quickly. They're claming a week turnaround if you register with a .mil email.

06-08-2010, 10:01 AM	#8
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	I finally got my invite for it this morning. I can't even remember when I filled out the application requesting it, it's been so long. Love the transcription feature; looking forward to using it.

06-08-2010, 10:27 AM	#9
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	The transcription is pretty worthless. But, sometimes you do get some hilarious transcriptions.