Comments on: Google Voice’s Secret Weapon: Number Portability http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:54:46 -0800 hourly 1 By: Google Phone may be VOIP only [Rumour] | Mobilania.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3119950 Google Phone may be VOIP only [Rumour] | Mobilania.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:45:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3119950 [...] via Google Voice. In fact, I’ve already ported my mobile number to Google Voice, and Google has plans to roll out that feature more broadly. Google Voice can also handle the VoIP function for the [...] [...] via Google Voice. In fact, I’ve already ported my mobile number to Google Voice, and Google has plans to roll out that feature more broadly. Google Voice can also handle the VoIP function for the [...]

]]> By: Steve http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3113616 Steve Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:10:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3113616 LNP (porting) is the holy grail to google voice. I have been using voip services for years so I could control who reaches me and how. This could be a telco game changer. But that is also the problem. I think its taking so long because of the legal and regulatory issues. Craig Walker won't respond to me. So my number is parked for $3/month elsewhere and all calls forward to my g/voice number which I dont give out as I consider it temporary. I've offered up a fair amount of good feedback about the current beta product and functionality they should look into. This one is huge for me. Can't happen soon enough but I'm starting to think they have cold regulatory feet. LNP (porting) is the holy grail to google voice. I have been using voip services for years so I could control who reaches me and how. This could be a telco game changer. But that is also the problem. I think its taking so long because of the legal and regulatory issues. Craig Walker won’t respond to me. So my number is parked for $3/month elsewhere and all calls forward to my g/voice number which I dont give out as I consider it temporary. I’ve offered up a fair amount of good feedback about the current beta product and functionality they should look into.
This one is huge for me. Can’t happen soon enough but I’m starting to think they have cold regulatory feet.

]]> By: Google To Shut Down GrandCentral Website http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3112492 Google To Shut Down GrandCentral Website Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:20:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3112492 [...] lots of changes are coming. Google Voice should roll out publicly shortly. Users may be able to port their existing phone numbers to Google if they choose. Google’s acquisition of Gizmo5 will give the service a client soft [...] [...] lots of changes are coming. Google Voice should roll out publicly shortly. Users may be able to port their existing phone numbers to Google if they choose. Google’s acquisition of Gizmo5 will give the service a client soft [...]

]]> By: Google To Shut Down GrandCentral Website http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3112491 Google To Shut Down GrandCentral Website Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:20:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3112491 [...] lots of changes are coming. Google Voice should roll out publicly shortly. Users may be able to port their existing phone numbers to Google if they choose. Google’s acquisition of Gizmo5 will give the service a client soft [...] [...] lots of changes are coming. Google Voice should roll out publicly shortly. Users may be able to port their existing phone numbers to Google if they choose. Google’s acquisition of Gizmo5 will give the service a client soft [...]

]]> By: Jonesie http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3108640 Jonesie Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:25:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3108640 Won't having the Google Voice number as your outbound phone number void any carrier's free mobile-to-mobile phone call feature, resulting in greater monthly minute usage (and cost) to both you and your some of your callers? Won’t having the Google Voice number as your outbound phone number void any carrier’s free mobile-to-mobile phone call feature, resulting in greater monthly minute usage (and cost) to both you and your some of your callers?

]]> By: The Google Phone May Be Data Only, VoIP Driven Device http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3106208 The Google Phone May Be Data Only, VoIP Driven Device Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:18:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3106208 [...] Google can even issue phone numbers to users via Google Voice. In fact, I’ve already ported my mobile number to Google Voice, and Google has plans to roll out that feature more broadly. [...] [...] Google can even issue phone numbers to users via Google Voice. In fact, I’ve already ported my mobile number to Google Voice, and Google has plans to roll out that feature more broadly. [...]

]]> By: brandon http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3103649 brandon Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:48:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3103649 it is a bit annoying when you accidentally select to use your mobile phone number instead of using a google voice number and you are unable to switch because they do not allow you. it is a bit annoying when you accidentally select to use your mobile phone number instead of using a google voice number and you are unable to switch because they do not allow you.

]]> By: Google Voice About to Get More Amazing By Letting You Port Your Number [Google Voice] http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3086647 Google Voice About to Get More Amazing By Letting You Port Your Number [Google Voice] Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:12:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3086647 [...] If you call Jason, his iPhone, Pre, Ion and pants all ring because he has Google Voice. The service’s biggest downside is that you have a new number to deal with—but TechCrunch says number porting is coming. [...] [...] If you call Jason, his iPhone, Pre, Ion and pants all ring because he has Google Voice. The service’s biggest downside is that you have a new number to deal with—but TechCrunch says number porting is coming. [...]

]]> By: The Ballad of Google and Apple | WhoLinksToMe http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3078329 The Ballad of Google and Apple | WhoLinksToMe Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:51:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3078329 [...] everyone your Google voice number and ask that everyone call that number from now on. To fix this, Google introduced “Number Portability,” allowing you to port your existing number to your Google Voice number, so that every time someone [...] [...] everyone your Google voice number and ask that everyone call that number from now on. To fix this, Google introduced “Number Portability,” allowing you to port your existing number to your Google Voice number, so that every time someone [...]

]]> By: Joel http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-1/#comment-3064658 Joel Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:41:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3064658 But then how do you know who is calling? Not only that, but other people don't get the mobile2mobile savings, either. But then how do you know who is calling? Not only that, but other people don’t get the mobile2mobile savings, either.

]]> By: TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington has dropped the iPhone and AT&T « Tech Eruption http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3060706 TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington has dropped the iPhone and AT&T « Tech Eruption Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:59:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3060706 [...] now Google is planning on rolling out number portability, so I can move my mobile phone number to Google. None of my friends, family or contacts have to [...] [...] now Google is planning on rolling out number portability, so I can move my mobile phone number to Google. None of my friends, family or contacts have to [...]

]]> By: Google Voice gets ‘poor man’s number portability | Unfiltered http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3059989 Google Voice gets ‘poor man’s number portability | Unfiltered Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:29:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3059989 [...] can go the other route and simply append Google Voice to their existing service. Finally, Google is apparently working on truer number portability, allowing a user to port their existing number over to the service–but that’s not ready [...] [...] can go the other route and simply append Google Voice to their existing service. Finally, Google is apparently working on truer number portability, allowing a user to port their existing number over to the service–but that’s not ready [...]

]]> By: Educator http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-1/#comment-3051911 Educator Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:17:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3051911 CallCentric has great rate for pay per call but Skpe has a much cheaper pay plan. CallCentric has great rate for pay per call but Skpe has a much cheaper pay plan.

]]> By: Dan http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3036085 Dan Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:22:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3036085 I have a GV account. I have Google Voice installed on my G1. I ported my office 800 number to virtualPBX.com and got a $10/mnth account. I have my "extension" as #1. My message says, press #1 to talk to dan or stay on the line to leave a message. My extension forwards to my GV number and plays nice music while I look for the phone. (it also lets me schedule a "work is over, leave a message" time to stop forwarding) I ported my office's local number to "numbergarage.com" and had it forward to my GV number. That's also $10/mnth, but it is simply a direct forward. BOTH have a per minute fee. Number garage has a $0.05/min fee after the first 200 min, VirtualPBX.com has a $0.065/min after the first 100min. These are for INCOMING calls. Outgoing calls go through your cell provider (for me, t-mobile) or your landline provider. At my office, we use a SIP ATA system, which is basically a little box that is set up to make calls via gizmo5.com Gizmo's service pack for outgoing calls are $6/5hrs = $0.02/min or pay as you go for $0.05/min and all incoming are free. So... from my office, I make about 1000 mins out and 400 mins in. If I go to the GV website and click on a contact, it dials my Gizmo5 account, which rings the phone at my desk. The call is then free. (except international, which uses Google's price specs) If someone dials my GV number, it goes directly to the phone by my desk and the call is free. If someone calls one of my 800 numbers, then I pay either the VirtualPBX rate or the NumberGarage rate. I got both, because I couldn't decide which was better. We'll see. Anyway, if you want "Free" phone calls, simply get a GV account and a Gizmo5 Account. That's about all there is too it. Unfortunately, you're still going to pay for internet access or data access or whatever. There's no free lunch. However, this is pretty cool stuff. It saves me money and give me more flexibility. I don't quite trust NumberGarage, but who knows. VirtualPBX is a bit over-the-top for a 2 person business, but it is a lot easier than pbxes.org We'll see. I have a GV account. I have Google Voice installed on my G1. I ported my office 800 number to virtualPBX.com and got a $10/mnth account. I have my “extension” as #1. My message says, press #1 to talk to dan or stay on the line to leave a message. My extension forwards to my GV number and plays nice music while I look for the phone. (it also lets me schedule a “work is over, leave a message” time to stop forwarding)

I ported my office’s local number to “numbergarage.com” and had it forward to my GV number. That’s also $10/mnth, but it is simply a direct forward.

BOTH have a per minute fee. Number garage has a $0.05/min fee after the first 200 min, VirtualPBX.com has a $0.065/min after the first 100min.

These are for INCOMING calls.

Outgoing calls go through your cell provider (for me, t-mobile) or your landline provider.

At my office, we use a SIP ATA system, which is basically a little box that is set up to make calls via gizmo5.com

Gizmo’s service pack for outgoing calls are $6/5hrs = $0.02/min or pay as you go for $0.05/min and all incoming are free.

So… from my office, I make about 1000 mins out and 400 mins in.

If I go to the GV website and click on a contact, it dials my Gizmo5 account, which rings the phone at my desk. The call is then free. (except international, which uses Google’s price specs)

If someone dials my GV number, it goes directly to the phone by my desk and the call is free.

If someone calls one of my 800 numbers, then I pay either the VirtualPBX rate or the NumberGarage rate. I got both, because I couldn’t decide which was better. We’ll see.

Anyway, if you want “Free” phone calls, simply get a GV account and a Gizmo5 Account. That’s about all there is too it. Unfortunately, you’re still going to pay for internet access or data access or whatever. There’s no free lunch.

However, this is pretty cool stuff. It saves me money and give me more flexibility. I don’t quite trust NumberGarage, but who knows. VirtualPBX is a bit over-the-top for a 2 person business, but it is a lot easier than pbxes.org

We’ll see.

]]> By: Steven Parker http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3018138 Steven Parker Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:15:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3018138 GV without number portability is just not very worthwhile for some of us. For example, beyond the issue of printing new business cards, take the example of a business that wants to take it's lead customer service land line, the one on all its advertising and stationary, and port it to Google Voice and then have Google Voice direct calls to the on duty staff member, anyone of 7 different people that each work out of a different locations. No way are we going to train a customer vase of over 200,000 to call some new number. GV without number portability is just not very worthwhile for some of us. For example, beyond the issue of printing new business cards, take the example of a business that wants to take it’s lead customer service land line, the one on all its advertising and stationary, and port it to Google Voice and then have Google Voice direct calls to the on duty staff member, anyone of 7 different people that each work out of a different locations. No way are we going to train a customer vase of over 200,000 to call some new number.

]]> By: Quit The iPhone « Consumer http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3010734 Quit The iPhone « Consumer Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:41:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3010734 [...] now Google is planning on rolling out number portability, so I can move my mobile phone number to Google. None of my friends, family or contacts have to [...] [...] now Google is planning on rolling out number portability, so I can move my mobile phone number to Google. None of my friends, family or contacts have to [...]

]]> By: Louie http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3007767 Louie Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:41:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3007767 I have requested a GV invite to use as a second outgoing "land" line. I don't want to use all the features available. I turn my computer off when I'm not using it which negates using GV as my main phone. I have a Skype acct which I got for the video call feature. Since Skype charges for calls to non Skype phones it has limited usefulness. I already have unlimited calling on my verizon phone. Maybe getting GV is a wasted effort. I have requested a GV invite to use as a second outgoing “land” line. I don’t want to use all the features available. I turn my computer off when I’m not using it which negates using GV as my main phone. I have a Skype acct which I got for the video call feature. Since Skype charges for calls to non Skype phones it has limited usefulness. I already have unlimited calling on my verizon phone. Maybe getting GV is a wasted effort.

]]> By: Google Voice: More fun findings and ramblings http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-3006045 Google Voice: More fun findings and ramblings Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:22:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-3006045 [...] Google Voice’s Secret Weapon – Number Portability (TechCrunch): Take your home number from your cellular carrier to Google Voice! [...] [...] Google Voice’s Secret Weapon – Number Portability (TechCrunch): Take your home number from your cellular carrier to Google Voice! [...]

]]> By: limesparks http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-2983753 limesparks Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:15:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-2983753 any updates from google as to when all this portability is going down????? I keep hearing 'later this year'. Any firmer dates? I guess thats the million dollar question. I currently do all of this stuff with Vonage since i ported my cell number over to it years ago, simulring is an awesome feature that rings my home phone, office phone and cell phone simultaneously, but texts do not go through which has been a problem. GV FTW when they get the portability going and let people in... any updates from google as to when all this portability is going down????? I keep hearing ‘later this year’. Any firmer dates? I guess thats the million dollar question. I currently do all of this stuff with Vonage since i ported my cell number over to it years ago, simulring is an awesome feature that rings my home phone, office phone and cell phone simultaneously, but texts do not go through which has been a problem. GV FTW when they get the portability going and let people in…

]]> By: limesparks http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-2983750 limesparks Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:10:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-2983750 we haven't had 'local' dialing in the major ny/nj metro area in years. i need an area code to dial the second line in my own house let alone my neighbor... surprised vegas still allows it... we haven’t had ‘local’ dialing in the major ny/nj metro area in years. i need an area code to dial the second line in my own house let alone my neighbor… surprised vegas still allows it…

]]> By: Ray Franklin http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-2965227 Ray Franklin Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:53:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-2965227 I have a 702 Google Voice number that CAN NOT be reached from the major 702 area, downtown Las Vegas. Callers get an intercept "can not complete call as dialed". I was a sucker to think the 702 market was "local" in Vegas and/or would give callers a better intercept like: "you must first dial 1 and the area code". Anyone else with this problem? Any resolution? I have a 702 Google Voice number that CAN NOT be reached from the major 702 area, downtown Las Vegas. Callers get an intercept “can not complete call as dialed”.

I was a sucker to think the 702 market was “local” in Vegas and/or would give callers a better intercept like: “you must first dial 1 and the area code”.

Anyone else with this problem? Any resolution?

]]> By: Google Voice, Available in the US | Techno Portal http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-2945531 Google Voice, Available in the US | Techno Portal Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:19:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-2945531 [...] the service. A major hurdle slowing the adoption of Google Voice is getting a new phone number, but Google tests a feature that allows users to port their existing numbers to the [...] [...] the service. A major hurdle slowing the adoption of Google Voice is getting a new phone number, but Google tests a feature that allows users to port their existing numbers to the [...]

]]> By: The Truth: What’s Really Going On With Apple, Google, AT&T And The FCC http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-2941064 The Truth: What’s Really Going On With Apple, Google, AT&T And The FCC Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:44:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-2941064 [...] familiar with the Google Voice service and applications over the last few months. See here, here, here and here, for example. I haven’t used the Google Voice app for the iPhone specifically, [...] [...] familiar with the Google Voice service and applications over the last few months. See here, here, here and here, for example. I haven’t used the Google Voice app for the iPhone specifically, [...]

]]> By: The Truth: What’s Really Going On With Apple, Google, AT&T And The FCC | Geek News and Musings http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-2940517 The Truth: What’s Really Going On With Apple, Google, AT&T And The FCC | Geek News and Musings Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:40:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-2940517 [...] familiar with the Google Voice service and applications over the last few months. See here, here, here and here, for example. I haven’t used the Google Voice app for the iPhone specifically, because [...] [...] familiar with the Google Voice service and applications over the last few months. See here, here, here and here, for example. I haven’t used the Google Voice app for the iPhone specifically, because [...]

]]> By: The Truth: What’s Really Going On With Apple, Google, AT&T And The FCC - BlogAngle http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/14/google-voices-secret-weapon-number-portability/comment-page-4/#comment-2940457 The Truth: What’s Really Going On With Apple, Google, AT&T And The FCC - BlogAngle Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:00:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=73309#comment-2940457 [...] familiar with the Google Voice service and applications over the last few months. See here, here, here and here, for example. I haven’t used the Google Voice app for the iPhone specifically, [...] [...] familiar with the Google Voice service and applications over the last few months. See here, here, here and here, for example. I haven’t used the Google Voice app for the iPhone specifically, [...]

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