Google Voice gives you a phone number for calling, text messaging, and voicemail. It works on smartphones and computers, and syncs across your devices so you can use the app in the office, at home, or on the go.

NOTE: Google Voice only works for personal Google Accounts in the US and Google Workspace accounts in select markets. Text messaging is not supported in all markets.

You're in control
Get spam filtered automatically and block numbers you don’t want to hear from. Manage your time with personalized settings for forwarding calls, text messages, and voicemail.

Backed up and searchable
Calls, text messages, and voicemails are stored and backed up to make it easy for you to search your history.

Manage messages across devices
Send and receive individual and group SMS messages from all your devices.

Your voicemail, transcribed
Google Voice provides advanced voicemail transcriptions that you can read in the app and/or have sent to your email.

Save on international calling
Make international calls at competitive rates without paying extra for international minutes with your mobile carrier.

Keep in mind:
• Google Voice is currently only available in the US. Google Voice for Google Workspace users is available in select countries. Check with your administrator for access.
• Calls made using Google Voice for Android can be placed through a Google Voice access number. All access number based calls use the standard minutes from your cell phone plan and may incur costs (e.g. when traveling internationally).

Google Voice is a telecommunications service that provides users with a free U.S. phone number for calls, text messages, and voicemail. It acts as a centralized hub for managing communication across multiple devices. Users can link their existing phone numbers to their Google Voice number, allowing them to receive calls and texts on any device connected to their Google account. When someone calls the Google Voice number, it rings all linked devices, ensuring the user doesn't miss important communications. Outgoing calls and texts can be made from the Google Voice number, masking the user's personal phone number.

One of the key benefits of Google Voice is its voicemail transcription feature. Voicemails are automatically transcribed into text, making it easy to quickly scan messages without having to listen to them. This feature is powered by Google's speech recognition technology and is generally quite accurate. Google Voice also offers call screening, allowing users to listen to a caller leave a message before deciding whether to answer the call. It includes spam filtering to help reduce unwanted calls and messages.

Google Voice offers both free and paid plans. The free plan is generally sufficient for personal use, providing basic call, text, and voicemail services. Paid plans, primarily aimed at businesses, offer additional features such as international calling at competitive rates, integrations with other Google Workspace apps, and advanced reporting capabilities. The service is accessible through a web browser, as well as dedicated mobile apps for both Android and iOS devices. Its cross-platform availability makes it a convenient and versatile communication tool.