Save time and money with Google's revolutionary new phone system Google Voice combines existing phone lines, e-mail, and Web access into one central communication channel. Tech industry watchers expect it to give Skype some serious competition, yet little information is available on this new Google service. Google Voice For Dummies is the first and only book on Google's breakthrough new offering and provides essential information for individuals and businesses who want to take advantage of this exciting new technology. * Google Voice is expected to have a major impact on telephony and to offer major cost savings for individuals and businesses * This guide focuses on an in-depth understanding of setting up and using Google Voice and how to integrate it with other Google services, including Gmail, Google Chat, and Google Talk * Discusses managing Google Voice within organizations and examines key concerns for business, schools, government, and other kinds of organizations * Explains how Google Voice connects with the many phone options currently available and how to move toward an optimized and inexpensive, yet flexible and powerful phone environment * The book is supported by news and updates on www.gvDaily.com, the leading Google Voice question and answer site created by authors Bud E. Smith and Chris Dannen Google Voice For Dummies supplies much-needed information on this free and exciting technology that the New York Times has called revolutionary. Making Everything Easier! Google Voice for Dummies Learn to: * Set up and use Google Voice * Integrate Google Voice with other Google services such as Gmail(r) and Google Chat * Combine Google Voice with your existing phone and Web systems * Realize impressive cost savings Bud E. Smith Chris Dannen Foreword by members of the Google Voice team Get it all together with Google Voice and save -this book shows you how! Google Voice, the service that collects all your phone lines, e-mail, and Web access into one manageable communication channel, has a lot of people excited. If you're one of them, here's the easy step-by-step way to understand Google Voice, set it up for personal or business use, integrate other Google services, and simplify your life! * Connect the lines - understand how Google Voice provides a single telephone number for your work, home, and cell phone * GrandCentral to Google Voice - explore the connection and how to switch if you're a GrandCentral user * The crucial settings - learn to set up your greetings and default settings, handle live calls, and create a ring schedule * iPhone, your phone - use Google Voice with your iPhone, BlackBerry(r), Android phone, and other models * G-whiz - optimize Google Voice connections with Gmail, Google Chat, and Google Talk * In the organization - see how your business can address specific concerns about security, availability, and intellectual property * What you'll save - look at how Google Voice saves you money, time, and frustration Open the book and find: * Whether you'll need a new cell phone for Google Voice * Strategies for your settings * Special considerations for certain locations * How Google Voice gives you more control * Directions for importing your contact list * How to set up groups * Tips for using Google Voice in different countries * How to change voicemail greetings