How do I get a free US phone number from Google Voice?

How do I get a free US phone number from Google Voice?

Sign up for Google Voice & get your number

1. Go to voice.google.com.
2. Sign in to your Google Account.
3. Review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. click Continue.
4. You can search for available numbers by city or area code.
5. Next to the number you want, click Select.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Is Google Voice free for US calls?

Google Voice is a free service that lets you merge multiple phone numbers into a single number that you can call or text from. You can set up a Google Voice account on either your computer or mobile device, and immediately begin placing domestic and international calls, or sending texts.

Does Google Voice provide toll free numbers?

Google Voice does not offer any toll-free numbers (800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888) and only has local numbers available. You can purchase a toll-free number with Grasshopper. Like Grasshopper, Google Voice is a virtual PBX solution that uses your existing cell phone service to host calls on a different phone number.

Do you need a US number for Google Voice?

This is part of Google’s verification process. Because it’s a virtual number that you are getting with Google Voice, it needs to be linked to a real-world phone number. You must use a U.S.-based mobile phone or landline for this step. Google Voice lets you adopt local numbers from nearly anywhere in the United States.

Why can I not create a Google Voice account?

While Google Voice is no longer an invitation-only service, you need to be in the United States (that is, your computer must have a U.S. IP Address) and you must also have a local US phone number in order to activate your Google Voice phone number.

What is Google Voice good for?

Google Voice is a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) phone service that was founded in 2009. You can use the service to make and receive phone calls, as well as send text messages. You can also use it to forward calls from one number to another, so you can easily manage all of your communication from phone.

How much does a Google Voice number cost?

1. Your Voice subscription

Can I use Google Voice outside the US?

Because Google Voice works internationally just like it does in the US, having a number that’s available across devices anywhere in the world comes in very handy. It works on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, using any Wi-Fi network or cellular data you have access to.