Google Voice is ./fail -epic

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To anyone who I had told that Google Voice would be awesome, I am sorry. I was totally wrong. In the original description of the service they implied that it would work like Skype and run directly through the internet. This would let you download the Google Voice app on your Blackberry, sign up for the free phone number from Google, and have calls directed to your Blackberry for free. All over the data connection so you don't have to pay for your mobile providers voice plan.

However, this is not the case. You sign up for the number and Google redirects the calls to your current phone number, saving you absolutely nothing. When you dial out through the app it just calls then using your voice line. If you want your number to show up as your Google number you call the Google number first, answer 5000 questions and eventually your call will go through. It will save you long distance charges if you are a caveman with a noob voice plan that actually charges long distance.

I waited for 2 months to get an invite to the beta and I have to say that I am thoroughly disappointed. The Blackberry application doesn't serve any purpose other than just to be a GUI for your voice mails. And I KNOW you've all been waiting for that lol If you wanted to get a new number to give to people or if you use your personal phone as a business phone and need it to have a sort of second identity, then this service is great. But if you're looking to save money on your mobile bill, keep looking.