How to change your Google Voice number
People are used to making calls from their smartphones, but making a call from another device, such as a computer, seems like a foreign concept. Some services make this possible, and Google Voice is one of the best. Google Voice gives you one unified phone number to forward all your calls. This service allows you to make and take calls on any device, including all Android and iOS devices through a dedicated app, and on the web using one ofour favorite Chromebooks.
If you use Google Voice and have recently moved or own a business, it may make sense to change your number to better suit your situation. This guide discusses how to change your Google Voice number and select a new one.
What is Google Voice?
Google Voice is a VOIP service that uses your phone’s internet connection (Wi-Fi or cellular) to make calls. You can use the service to make free calls and send SMS messages to other numbers located in the U.S. If you plan to make international calls,Google Voice allows you to do so by paying a small rate. The app also sends you voicemail transcriptions if you miss a call.
Anyone who has a Gmail account, an active mobile number, and is located within the U.S. is eligible for a Google Voice account and a personal number. You can use Google Voice on your computer’s web browser and smartphone since the app is available on the Google Play Store, the App Store, and the web.
Check outour in-depth Google Voice guideto learn more about Google Voice.
Do not use Google Voice to make emergency calls.Emergency calling is only available on Specific Google Workspace accountsfor businesses and schools.
Changing your Google Voice number is quick and easy if you have a computer near you. After you delete your current Google Voice number, you still see your call history and text messages from your previous number. However, you can only change your Google Voice number once per year and can’t change your Google Voice number if you have a Google Workspace account through your job or school.
If your phone number’s voicemail is forwarded to Google Voice, change your voicemail back to your regular phone number before you delete your Google Voice number. Otherwise, you may have issues receiving voicemails.
Your number is now swapped out for a new one. This process cannot be done using the mobile app on an Android phone or iPhone. It must be done on the web.
How to port a number to Google Voice
If you want to swap out your Google Voice number with your longstanding phone number, you can do so.
You can now make Google Voice calls with your new number.
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Google Voice is a useful service that allows you to make calls, view voicemails, and send text messages from any of your devices. If you want to change your Google Voice number, Google makes it a quick and easy process and lets you port in your old phone number. To take full advantage of Google Voice’s call-forwarding feature, make sure you knowhow to forward your phone number.
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