Comments on Should Google Voice Open Up?TypePad2012-01-07T14:16:09ZAndy Abramsonhttps://andyabramson.blogs.com/voipwatch/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://andyabramson.blogs.com/voipwatch/2012/01/should-google-voice-open-up/comments/atom.xml/James Torres commented on 'Should Google Voice Open Up?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b99869e20162ff31b3fd970d2012-01-07T23:58:56Z2012-01-09T00:49:43ZJames Torreshttp://profile.typepad.com/jamestorresAndy - faxing works nearly perfectly already. Use the Obitalk 110 and a new gv number and it just works....<p>Andy - faxing works nearly perfectly already. Use the Obitalk 110 and a new gv number and it just works. Problem solved. </p>Paul Messier commented on 'Should Google Voice Open Up?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b99869e20162ff2e8a6c970d2012-01-07T18:33:56Z2012-01-09T00:49:43ZPaul Messierhttp://profile.typepad.com/paulmessierAlso remember that with GrandCentral your contacts could send an email to your phone number. Truly ONE address to remember....<p>Also remember that with GrandCentral your contacts could send an email to your phone number. Truly ONE address to remember. Google NEVER duplicated this feature in their product.</p>NerdUno commented on 'Should Google Voice Open Up?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b99869e20162ff2cf14a970d2012-01-07T15:59:46Z2012-01-09T00:49:43ZNerdUnohttp://profile.typepad.com/nerdunoFunny that you'd mention faxing. The new PBX in a Flash 2 with Incredible Fax 2 works flawlessly with the...<p>Funny that you'd mention faxing. The new PBX in a Flash 2 with Incredible Fax 2 works flawlessly with the included Google Voice GUI using regular Google Voice DIDs. And, of course, it's free! </p>
<p>Just install PIAF2 and set up one or more free Google Voice DIDs. Then run install-incredfax2. Done!</p>Frank Pilone commented on 'Should Google Voice Open Up?'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b99869e201676021606e970b2012-01-07T15:22:51Z2012-01-09T00:49:43ZFrank Pilonehttp://profile.typepad.com/frankpiloneYes, they should open up. They acquired Grand Central for the basics and the concept. They acquired Gizmo to what...<p>Yes, they should open up. They acquired Grand Central for the basics and the concept. They acquired Gizmo to what everyone thought was for SIP capability. </p>
<p>However, this as of yet to happen. There are some loopholes such as TelTub, or using the GTalk feature with IAX servers - however, Google Voice should offer GTalk/SIP combination which will then give more flexibility with their users, and even reduce the load resources on Google Voice. To top it off with, they will even be able to offer +883 dialing which in my opinion will be the future of SIP carrier calling. </p>
<p>And while faxing was suggested as an option, it may not be realistic. Not only will the service (Google Voice) have to support it, but the ATA and maybe even the fax machine to support T.38 capabilities. And it will be harder to integrate faxing and voice as one number which will explain why many people and companies who have fax will have two separate lines. </p>
<p>Google Voice in my opinion should focus on offering SIP, iNUM support, and possibly even offering international DID (telephone numbers) options.</p>
<p>Just my 2 cents,<br />
Frank<br />
http://fsp.tel</p>