Google Voice

What Google Voice does

Google Voice gives you a separate phone number for calls, text messages and voicemail. It is designed for people who want one communication number that can follow them across supported phones, tablets and computers instead of being tied to one handset. The app suits personal users managing a second number as well as small teams that need a straightforward way to separate work and personal conversations.

Useful communication tools

• Calls and messages: Make calls and send texts through your Google Voice number from supported devices.
• Voicemail access: Keep voicemails and call history together so earlier conversations are easier to review.
• Voicemail transcription: Read a text version of many voice messages when listening is inconvenient.
• Spam screening: The service can identify and filter many unwanted or suspicious calls.
• International calling: Google Voice supports international calls at rates that can be useful for users who regularly contact people abroad.

Who it suits

Google Voice is a practical choice if you want a dedicated number without carrying a separate physical phone, or if you switch between mobile and desktop communication during the day. Its cross-device approach also helps users keep calls, texts and voicemails in one place. Availability and supported functions can vary by location and account type, so it is worth checking whether the service matches your region and intended use.

Standing in Communication

Developed by Google LLC, Google Voice has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 from more than 368,000 reviews and records 10,000,000+ installs. Those figures place it among the more established communication apps, with a large existing user base behind its virtual-number and voicemail features.