Google Voice for Webhost ?

FH-Gama · Post #1 (**permalink**) 06-23-2010, 12:30 PM

Hi guys,

Just wondering, has anyone used Google Voice for the company? Google just made it free for everyone now, and it comes with many features. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

-gama

ldcdc · Post #2 (**permalink**) 06-23-2010, 01:42 PM

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Google just made it free for everyone now

Everyone in the US that is...

Still, pretty nifty set of features.

XeHSean · Post #3 (**permalink**) 06-23-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FH-Gama

Hi guys,

Just wondering, has anyone used Google Voice for the company? Google just made it free for everyone now, and it comes with many features. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

-gama

What aspect of the company are you talking about? For interacting with clients? Internal communications?

Polluxspace · Post #4 (**permalink**) 06-24-2010, 05:35 AM

Its sad that Google Voice service is not available in India.

supportfacility · Post #5 (**permalink**) 06-24-2010, 07:17 AM

yes it is not available in India yet

for people in the US only.

1gn1t0r · Post #6 (**permalink**) 06-29-2010, 10:38 AM

I can't test it out so I don't know. Try doing a google search for reviews

draknet · Post #7 (**permalink**) 06-29-2010, 01:37 PM

It depends on how big the company is, I suppose - there's no PBX type aspect to it, you can't talk on your computer like with Skype. I think it has a ways to go before it matures to a business level communication quality.

Deadly · Post #8 (**permalink**) 06-29-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by draknet

It depends on how big the company is, I suppose - there's no PBX type aspect to it, you can't talk on your computer like with Skype. I think it has a ways to go before it matures to a business level communication quality.

Ya and skype is worldwide

icethundernet · Post #9 (**permalink**) 07-03-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadly

Ya and skype is worldwide

still Google could beat them in a matter of months...

PsyberMind · Post #10 (**permalink**) 07-03-2010, 01:57 PM

You can use Google Talk with Gizmo to use voIP features. It's darn expensive though.

SenseiSteve · Post #11 (**permalink**) 07-06-2010, 10:38 AM

I have signed up, but haven't incorporated it in any of my sites yet.

jawnmurray · Post #12 (**permalink**) 07-08-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FH-Gama

Hi guys,

Just wondering, has anyone used Google Voice for the company? Google just made it free for everyone now, and it comes with many features. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

-gama

it is available for everyone who are in US only... which is very irritating.

Surmounted.NET · Post #13 (**permalink**) 07-10-2010, 11:50 AM

Yeah, we use a Google Voice number that we give to our clients in the event of needing EMERGENCY support. Luckily, no one has needed it yet.

What made it appealing was the option of choosing your own number, so I have one with "HOST" in it, and it redirects to my own phone 24/7, so even if I am sleeping I can be awaken for an emergency to handle the situation or I can call up another support member to help aid me.

draknet · Post #14 (**permalink**) 07-10-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PsyberMind

You can use Google Talk with Gizmo to use voIP features. It's darn expensive though.

Google bought them, and then shut it down to new people. I'm on the list to get an email when I can buy it, but it's been months. I wonder whether they're just going to kill it or they're trying to turn it into some free client to compete with Skype.

Never found anything other than Gizmo, and can't get Gizmo, so I am stuck on Skype for now.

lilgina · Post #15 (**permalink**) 07-12-2010, 05:43 PM

We usually just use a ventrillo service for intra company communications. We find their servers are pretty stable. Google voice looks like a good alternative since you get a number. I just fear it might still have compatibility issues with windows 7.