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Google Voice has 1.419 million users, but only 570,000 are regularly using the service

by Robert Nelson on Nov 2, 2009 at 05:35 PM

I have been a Google Voice user since before it was Google Voice. That was before Google had purchased the service, which was once called Grand Central. Of course, I did not really begin using and taking full advantage of the service until after Google began allowing us to change… Continue Reading »

Google brings Google Voice to your existing number, but it comes with a catch

by Robert Nelson on Oct 27, 2009 at 07:17 AM

Google has just kind of, sort of followed up on an earlier promise and at the same time dealt another potential blow to some of the wireless carriers. That announcement, Google will now allow users to use their existing number with Google Voice. Of course, like I mentioned in the… Continue Reading »

Who’s on Crack in Tech: 10.16.09

by JG Mason on Oct 16, 2009 at 01:03 PM

This week I was forced to get out amongst the people and away from tech.  That doesn’t stop the tech world from moving on and making huge missteps and this week was no exception.  Here are the moves that make me suspect narcotics might be involved.  It would be worth… Continue Reading »

Google offers updated Google Voice BlackBerry app, now at version 0.1.5.1

by Robert Nelson on Oct 15, 2009 at 11:49 AM

Google has recently released an updated Google Voice app for the Blackberry, which brings the app up to version 0.1.5.1 . Due to how people are really into Google Voice, this sounds like good news, but the catch here is that Google has not offered any sort of changelog along… Continue Reading »

Coming soon to your Google Voice account, the ability to invite a friend

by Robert Nelson on Oct 13, 2009 at 04:31 PM

This post is being written as both a good news announcement for those still waiting for a Google Voice invitation and also a warning to those that already have a Google Voice account. First, for those current users, be prepared to begin receiving more than your fair share of people… Continue Reading »

FCC listens to AT&T, will look into Google Voice

by Shawn Ingram on Oct 10, 2009 at 11:17 AM

A few weeks ago, in response to proposed Net Neutrality rules, AT&T sent a letter to the FCC asking the commission to look into Google Voice.  AT&T argued that Google Voice should be subject to the same telecom rules it follows if AT&T has to be subject to Net Neutrality. … Continue Reading »

AT&T allows VoIP on the iPhone, still no Google Voice allowed

by Shawn Ingram on Oct 6, 2009 at 07:40 PM

AT&T has finally announced that it will now allow Voice over IP on the 3G network for all of its phones.  Essentially, this means VoIP apps, like the recent Vonage app, can be used on the iPhone and not just over W-Fi.  Now you can finally use Skype over the… Continue Reading »

Google Voice to ride with Verizon

by JG Mason on Oct 6, 2009 at 03:27 PM

One big piece of info coming out of the Google/Verizon announcement today is that Google Voice will be a big part of the Google phones Verizon will carry, starting with two this year.  Verizon and Google have been working together for over a year on this and they expect the… Continue Reading »

AT&T trying to turn FCC Net Neutrality ideas against Google

by Shawn Ingram on Sep 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM

Earlier this week, Julius Genachowski, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, announced his plans for Net Neutrality rules.  The new rule would make it such that all ISPs, including wireless providers will have to permit any device, service or application on their network as long as it is legal… Continue Reading »

GrandCentral will be shutting down as of today

by Robert Nelson on Sep 16, 2009 at 07:08 AM

Here is fair warning to any GrandCentral users who have not switched their account over to Google Voice. For those unfamiliar GrandCentral is the service that Google purchased and rolled into the Google Voice that we know today. Anyway, for those that are still holding on to a GrandCentral account,… Continue Reading »

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