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Does anyone have a Google Voice invitation they can give to me?

13 years ago

Contact me through the "email me" link on this site if you do - and thanks!

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cynic
13 years ago
You can request an invitation here.

I have a couple numbers converted from Grand Central but I've never seen anything about being able to invite people like when Gmail started.
joann23456
Original Author
13 years ago
Everyone on Google Voice was supposed to be given three invitations, though they said people wouldn't receive them all at once.

I didn't use Grand Central, and didn't get an invite to Voice, but I'd love to have one. I know they're selling invitations on eBay, so I might buy one for a few dollars.

Here is a link that might be useful: 3 invites per user on Google Voice
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cynic
13 years ago
Ah, now I see how. Email me and I'll send one.
joann23456
Original Author
13 years ago
I sent you an email, Cynic. Thanks!
pattico_gw
13 years ago
Please explain to this person who lives in the dark ages...what a Google Voice is...

patti
heather_on
13 years ago
I also would like to know Patti.
joann23456
Original Author
13 years ago
Google Voice is a phone service from Google. It's not that different from Skype or Vonage or other VoiP phones. The reason I want it is that it provides free transcription of voice mail, and then sends it to you as a text message. (I already have this on Vonage, but I have to pay for it.)

I'm middle-aged, but I am totally in sync with the "don't leave a voice mail - text me!" generation.
cynic
13 years ago
Sorry for the delay but your invite is on the way. The thing I like best about (formerly GrandCentral, now) Google Voice is the forwarding number feature. I use it when I want to let someone call me, BUT have some control in case they abuse it. Especially my cell phone. If someone starts calling too much or harassing or give it out or something you can turn it off and not affect your actual number.

The voicemail is kind of nice but it's not the most accurate. There's been some funny transcriptions! If it can't make out what's being said, it'll take a guess or just leave a blank space.

It can also block numbers if you want. You can get SMS messages via email. And you can set it up to call, for instance your home phone, your cell phone and your office phone so if you happen to be out at a store, you'll get the call without having to dial 3 numbers to find you. I also used it for a while so a couple friends could call without long distance charges. I had a local number for them, they'd call that number and it'd forward to me. But now with cells so predominant, that part is of little value anymore.

It's not for everyone, but there's some very nice features if you need them.
restlesmomma
13 years ago
If anyone needs Google Voice Invites, I have plenty. However, they are going fast. You can contact me directly at 4gvinvites@gmail.com
yayagal
13 years ago
What is Google voice and what do you do with it? Thanks.
joann23456
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks for the offer, Restlesmomma, and thanks to Cynic for the invite. The feature set for Google Voice is very much the same as Vonage, including what Vonage calls Simul-Ring. (That's what Cynic described.)

I still have to set up the voice mailbox for transcription. Just haven't had time. And I think I read that you can set up groups and have different voicemail greetings for different groups, which would be nice.

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