Will Google Voice be free in 2013
jeff@jeffmusto.com:
I am just curious if anyone has heard any rumors or talk of what Google is up to in 2013. I am using 1 Obi now and want to add 2 more but am waiting to see what Google does. I also have a Phone Power line that cost $100 a year, I do not think Google would be stupid enough to charge more than that and you think it would be cheaper. :o
pvkid
JohnBowler:
"Will Google be free."
Quote from: jeff@jeffmusto.com on June 29, 2012, 04:59:40 pm
I am just curious if anyone has heard any rumors or talk of what Google is up to in 2013.
That is "free" as in "free beer". No, it won't cost any less in 2013 that it does today, which means it won't be free.
GV costs are comparable with other VOIP providers, but GV isn't primarily a VOIP provider, rather it is a number aggregator (it gives you one number that connects to multiple telephones) and voice mail service. It doesn't, currently, charge for either service. I believe the business model is that by providing the added value it can retain customers while charging the going rate for VOIP. It makes the money on the VOIP.
The idea that it is "free" is marketing scam. It's not new scam either; US telephone companies have been lying to the purchasers of their services that they provide free telephone calls for, well, I think for ever. Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.
John Bowler <jbowler@acm.org>
jeff@jeffmusto.com:
John, I am not sure what to make of your reply. It did not make sense to me. Most of us are using the OBi and Google Voice to make and receive free calls in the USA and Canada. I am not sure what kind if free marketing scam that is but if I am being scammed please let me know ;D
Just a simple question, has anyone has heard any rumors or talk of what Google is up to in 2013.
chicobiker:
I think they usually announce near the end of the year, at least that is what I remember happening last year.. So hold off on any purchases you might make until you know for sure would be my advise.
jeff@jeffmusto.com:
I just bought 2 more OBi's http://slickdeals.net/f/4817424-Used-OBi110-44-92-Like-New-from-Amazon-Warehouse-FSSS?p=51326192&utm_source=dealalerts&utm_medium=em-i&utm_term=451953&utm_content=u1859922&utm_campaign=tu-9999#post51326192
I guess I have faith in Google that it will be free or very affordable. if not I still get 6 months worth the service for the price of a OBI ($45)
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