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Free Phone Calls With Google Voice
Use Google Voice to make free internet phone calls
By Stacy Fisher Stacy Fisher Technology Educator Emporia State University Stacy is a professional technology educator with over 25 years' experience. She has published hundreds of articles, co-authored a book, and has appeared on national and local TV. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 20, 2020 Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Jessica Kormos is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience writing articles, copy, and UX content for Tecca.com, Rosenfeld Media, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Google iPhone & iOS Android Samsung Google Google Voice is the best way to make free internet phone calls. Being more of a "phone number management" service than a typical internet phone service, Google Voice does a lot more than let you make free phone calls. Theresa Chiechi / Lifewire Visit Google Voice Types of Free Calls With Google Voice
Google Voice can be used to make free PC to phone calls and free PC to PC calls. The easiest and most common way to use Google Voice, however, is to allow the service to connect your phone to the destination number for free. You could call this a free "phone to phone" call. Sign Up for Google Voice
You can sign up for Google Voice for free from your Google account, which uses the same information you use to access other Google services like Gmail and YouTube. If you don't already have a Google account, sign up for one at Google.com. Read and accept any terms or policies, and then go into your Google Voice Settings. At the top of the page, inside the Phone numbers tab, select CHOOSE. You can then search for a number based on a city's area code. Type in Atlanta, GA, for instance, and you'll be given all the numbers you can choose that have Atlanta area codes. Choose SELECT on the number you want. Then, go through the step-by-step process of linking your existing phone to your Google account so that you can use your Google Voice number with your tablet or phone. How to Use Google Voice
To use Google Voice to make free phone calls: Log in to Google Voice and enter a name or number in the space provided. Press the phone button to start the call. To use Google Voice to make free PC to phone calls, install the free Google Voice and Video Chat Plugin, also called the Hangout Plugin. Once installed, you can make free calls from the Chat or Hangouts area in Gmail to real phones using just your PC microphone and speakers. PC to PC calls, usually called voice chat or video chat, can be made using Google Hangouts. You can also use Google Voice from a mobile application. Official Google apps are available for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users. Google Voice Limitations
Free calls made with Google Voice are limited to three hours in length, at which point you'll be disconnected. However, you're free to call the same number over again as many times as you like, so this is more of an occasional annoyance than a true restriction. Also important to know is that calls with Google Voice are free only if you call numbers based in the United States or Canada. Calls to numbers outside the US and Canada will incur a small per-minute fee. PC to PC calls using Google Hangouts aren't restricted. Thoughts on Google Voice
We love Google Voice. We've used it since it was GrandCentral, before Google bought the company. The free phone calls are clear and it's a very easy service to use. The mobile app we've used on an iPhone is user-friendly and works great each time we need it. If not for any other reason, some people get a Google Voice number just so they can send certain people or companies to a number other than their main phone number. So, if you're signing up for a web service and you're required to enter your phone number, you could give out your Google Voice number so that all calls are sent there instead of to your everyday phone. Since Google Voice supports voicemails, both regular callers and spam callers can leave you messages and they'll all be collected in Google Voice, not in your regular phone's inbox. There are other ways to save money on your cell phone bill that are more reliable. Google Fi offers an affordable and reliable cell phone service. Visit Google Voice Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Best Free Internet Phone Calls Apps (October 2022) How to Use Your iPad or iPad Mini as a Phone How to Get a Free Phone Number How to Record a Phone Call on iPhone How to Get a Google Phone Number Make Free Calls on Your iPad How to Make Free Phone Calls With Google Hangouts How Google Voice Works How to Set up and Use the Google Duo Chat App Can I Keep My Existing Phone Number While Using VoIP? The 5 Best Apps to Make Free International Calls (2022) How to Block Cell Phone Numbers On Android or iPhone (iOS) How to Record a Call With Google Voice A User-Friendly Guide to Making Phone Calls in Gmail How to Use Google Chat What Is Google Hangouts? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies