When it comes to voice service, mobile phone plans are complex. A mobile phone user can go overboard and can get thousands of additional minutes that he/she does not even need each month, or they can also reduce their usage and keep an eye on the minutes they use at the end of every billing phase so as to make sure they do not exceed the limit. With Google Voice installed on your mobile device, you can reduce your voice utilization a lot and save moolah by transferring calls via your phone's 3G/4G connection. On the other hand, if you use Wi-Fi service alone, you can do with your mobile phone service altogether.
Google Voice application was launched in March 2009. It makes use of Voice over iP which is a communication protocol driving multimedia and voice communication through the Net. It sends your voice to the regular voice networks through the Internet. As a general rule, an Internet connection can handle at least 80Kps to send or receive voice at minimum latency. Almost all mobile broadband, DSL connection or cable connection can handle phone calls.
Google Voice is compatible with all Android phones and can be installed easily. However, you will have to utilize your mobile phone minutes to make calls. Another application you need to make calls is called Groove IP. This application uses Wi-Fi or broadband to work. Groove IP transfers calls to your Google numbers from a landline number. There is no need of cellular network in this process.
Now, let us know how to configure Google Voice. Your first step is register for the service and if you already have an account with Google, go to voice.google.com and go from there.
Create an account with Google if you do not have one. Once you have created an account and successfully filled the needed information, proceed to get a new number. Choose the area code and search for your desired number. When you have selected a number, you will have to give a PIN for the purpose of authentication.
After that, look at space below the Google voice page and look at the options. Choose settings and include your Landline phone number. Click on Add a new phone to do so. If your number is valid, you will receive a call from Google for verification.
Once you have set up your account, you then have to go to the Android Market in order to download Google Voice application. But if you already have the application, there is no need to download it again. It is easy to set up the application. Sign in; verify the same forwarding number, which you already set up on the Net, Now, verity the 'Use Voice" against all phone calls. The Google voice application can also be configured to handle your voicemails.
Remember that oftentimes you can face circumstances when you cannot use the Internet connection to make calls. In such circumstances, turn off the Wi-Fi service and the you can use your mobile phone service provider to make calls. Now, you may have come to know how to save money on your phone bill with Google Voice.
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