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Google Voice now invite free and open for everyone

by Adam Zeis on 22 Jun 2010 02:31 PM
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Ever since I started using Google Voice I've been a big fan. From the great voicemail services to the ability to send an SMS from the web, it has served me very well. I change phones fairly often, so having one number available to each of them is extremely convenient. Although the Google Voice app for BlackBerry isn't the greatest, it does get the job done. As we've said before it has its pros and cons, but losing things like MMS may not be favorable for everyone. In any case, if you've been wanting to get in on the Google Voice fun and you live in the US, you no longer need an invite to do so. Just head over to voice.google.com to sign up and then download the BlackBerry app to put your new number to good use. 

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Posted by Roscopcoletrain Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

cough open for everyone in the USofA cough

;)

 
 
Posted by phabriss Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Google Voice is not available in Canada, i just checked!

 
 
Posted by dysfunction5100 Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

The on-device interface is horrible and the transcriptions are almost unreadable. Maybe people's accents in the south are just such that Google can't understand it, but that service is useless.

Youmail is much better, although you can't get their transcriptions for free.

 
 
Posted by skynny70 Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

I am from the south and it transcribed my test voice mail pretty well. Had one or two words wrong but it definitely was better than listening to messages. I would much rather read an email with the message than listen to and delete voicemails.

I didn't set up a new Google voice number though. I am just using it for voice mail with my current mobile number so I don't need the Google Voice App fro BB either. Pretty useful if you ask me for a free voice mail transcription service.

 
 
Posted by Suillira Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

I'm more interested in the VM application than the optional #....

 
 
Posted by skynny70 Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 701 days ago

When you go to through the set up process there is an option to use GV with your current number.

Here is a link about what you can do without getting an actual GV number...

http://googlevoiceblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/google-voice-with-your-exist...

 
 
Posted by Diskoman Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 701 days ago

I've had the service since GrandCentral (before Google bought them). The point of the service is to have a number that is completely unattached to anything that has all of the functionality of any type of device. The various services (voicemail, SMS, contact integration/backup, call forwarding, reduced rate international calling, etc.) are nice, but if you don't get the Google number you miss most of the functionality. I can set GV to send calls (w/ caller ID) to any number. I can schedule this by time and day for different numbers and even ring multiple numbers at the same time (I often have it ring home, both work numbers and cell). It will then forward to the one you pick up on. You can do this by groups. You can dial from the BB address book (yes the other post is wrong - use your BB button). You can listen in and pickup on voicemail. You can put the number on to forward all to VM and more. Remember this is all FREE. This should be the only number you give out since you can then not worry about porting when you change services.

 
 
Posted by shacknews Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Not Canada! RAAAAGEEEEEEEE

 
 
Posted by joshua.worth Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

You are a funny lot

 
 
Posted by drwestoya Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Free and open for EVERYONE!*

*If you live in the US.

 
 
Posted by joshua.worth Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Right?

 
 
Posted by clickclick Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

This is soo great!

 
 
Posted by SCrid2000 Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Is there any way to change your google number without paying $10 then?

 
 
Posted by RHoltslander Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Just thought I'd repair your headline. Unless Crackberry is a US only publication it doesn't really make sense.

 
 
Posted by HorseVu Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Setup proxy server, it will let you continue ;)

 
 
Posted by trafsta Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Yes it does let you continue with a proxy, but how do I get past step 3 and 4 when signing up for google voice? Those last two steps require a US-based phone number that the google voice service calls and asks you to punch in a 2-digit code... since I'm in Canada I don't have a US-based area code phone number... :(

 
 
Posted by HorseVu Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

This is temporary, I hope you have friend(s) in the US who can help you out.

 
 
Posted by xtremesniper Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

It's a neat idea, but I don't want to have to distribute a new number to everyone I know (and all the accounts I have on file at various companies) just to use this thing. Plus if you want to make outbound calls with your Google number, you need to use the application to dial. Meh.

 
 
Posted by joshua.worth Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

You can call your google voice number and dial calls manually from there

 
 
Posted by xtremesniper Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Still not as seamless as it probably should be to really catch on. The more steps I have to take before I can complete my call, the more minutes I ended up using on my mobile. A normally less than 1 minute call would be at least 2 minutes because I'd have to listen to a Google prompt asking for the number I want to dial, and then wait for them to connect me.

 
 
Posted by mazinkaiser Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 701 days ago

If you have an android phone all you do is click on the phone icon next to your contact and it'll prompt you to use your regular phone number or to use google voice. sucks that the bb users don't have it so easy.

 
 
Posted by CBpusher Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Anyone else having an issue downloading the Google Voice App
I goto m.google.com/voice but the web based version opens. No option to download.

Thanks

 
 
Posted by carlos_fb Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Yes, I'm having the same issues.

 
 
Posted by mybella7930 Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Change your BB browser to FireFox or Internet Explorer to get the download option

 
 
Posted by carlos_fb Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Thanks for the tip that worked! The app is not that great but it allows you to call your BB contacts.

 
 
Posted by CBpusher Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Thanks.
It is a mess...

 
 
Posted by SayColin2 Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Cuz I was still waiting for my Invite response from over a week ago.

 
 
Posted by Ohgeez Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

I've had a GV number since they first came out last year. I love it.

I give it out to people who I don't normally talk to, on applications, businesses, etc.

It worked really well on my Moto Cliq. Although the UI on the BlackBerry isn't as nice, it still serves the purpose.

I like routing my phone calls to my work number instead of answering my cell phone.

 
 
Posted by ibzrg1570 Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

I've been using this app for months and I've never seen the labels box. How do you access it?

 
 
Posted by bad_boy321 Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Wont let me input y email address. Keyboard won't respond even after reboot. Compatible with S2?

 
 
Posted by g_sho Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

I found this fix on Google's help forum. I tried it and it works perfectly on my Storm2 now:

"To avoid the (keyboard) limitation, after the download is done, close the application (GV) and go to options on your BB, then Applications, then 3rd Party, Google Voice, then make sure you permissions are all "allow" and then click"Disable Compatibility" and then back out. Now boot up GV and you see the keyboard ect is gone.. your up and running on the touch screen."

Have a go!

 
 
Posted by topher2924 Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

having major problems...caused my phone to reboot twice

 
 
Posted by jerseysoprano Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

I have been using GV for awhile now, and LOVE IT. If they put mms on it, I'd probably use that number more than my own cell number

 
 
Posted by Scream_At_Chaboi Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

I've had Google Voice since the transfer from GC, only thing missing is MMS! Then it will be flawless.

 
 
Posted by eBoyDog Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Port a number into Google Voice yet??

 
 
Posted by Tee00max Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

I changed my browser to Internet Expolorer and still cant download the app.

 
 
Posted by bugeyeblue Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

Glad it's available for everyone. I waited about 5 months and just got my invite about a week ago. Enjoy not having to wait, all you U.S. users.

 
 
Posted by samosa Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

open for whom, heres the message i got when i logged in:

Google Voice is not available in your country.
Thanks for visiting Google Voice. We're not yet open for users outside the US, but are planning to expand our service to additional countries in the future.

 
 
Posted by Bafil Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 702 days ago

I used to have this before it was bought out by Google. It was from Grand Central but when they transferred there services to Google, Google thought I lived out of the USA. Since when is New Mexico outside the USA!!!! I live in the biggest city here which has close to a million people. I tried getting in contact with there support but gave up since I never heard back from them. Maybe it works now that it is open to the public.

Grrr google.

 
 
Posted by HellKatzX Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 702 days ago

The GVoice app is a piece of garbage, seriously this it he best they can do?

 
 
Posted by snieves Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 701 days ago

Google Voice is not available in your country.
Thanks for visiting Google Voice. We're not yet open for users outside the US, but are planning to expand our service to additional countries in the future. :(:(

 
 
Posted by snieves Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 701 days ago

BTW im in Puerto Rico, which is part of USA

 
 
Posted by sweetlittlehugs Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 701 days ago

They have also blocked texting to Guam because its "international".

 
 
Posted by LutherSnow74 Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 701 days ago

Alaska and Hawaii numbers are still not available.... Very disappointing.

 
 
Posted by BlandB Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 701 days ago

Thanx for nothing, this was getting my hopes up, but nooooo. The service is not available in South Africa :-(
When will it happen, or is it going to happen ?

 
 
Posted by Boogies_Blackberry Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 701 days ago

One of my favorite apps!

 
 
Posted by trmoney24 Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 701 days ago

will this app finally give push notifications of voicemails? i used to use it, but after someone leaves a voicemail, it would take 20 minutes before i get the notification from GV. i haven't use this app in a while and not sure if it is a higher version or not, but if anyone has tested it out lately, let me know.

 
 
Posted by ChuckH0308 Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 701 days ago

App Error 523 Reset...ugh!

 
 
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