Journal 12, June 21

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/166978/google_grabs_1_million_phone_numbers_for_google_voice.html?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a41:g2:r3:c0.050409:b25934090:z0

Ever get tired of using multiple phones and receiving messages on all of them? The hassle may end soon with the expected debut of Google Voice. Once again a major internet market is continually trying to improve its services by bundling numerous services into one. Last month Google obtained 1 million phone numbers through Level 3. This new service will bundle multiple telephone numbers into one. How does this work? If a Google Voice number is obtained this can be dialed and any telephone numbers associated with the account will be called; whether mobile, home or work. Currently this service is expected to debut with a free price tag on it. Not only will this service ring multiple numbers, it will also allow messages to be taken. These voicemail messages can also be transcribed by the computer and sent to either email or as SMS. Also an option will be available to screen callers, listen to them as they leave messages, and make them speak there name before calls will be forwarded. The options do not stop there. Outgoing calls and SMS will also be available via the internet. With access to Google Voice subscribers will be able to make outgoing calls with no charge on national calls and a reasonable international rates. Also outgoing SMS messages can be sent via computer and a number will be assigned so that you can be responded to. This technological progression that Google is showing, is quite amazing to me. Now that I have seen this, I will definitely be interested in subscribing. I think this will be a great hit with the general public, when released in the near future. The only problem I can possibly see is in the work-world. What do I mean by this? Often places of work will restrict employees from mobile phone use. With this technology it will be possible for them to have the access to all there phones, assuming they work with internet access. And in today's world, that is much of the population. I think that if this service is a success many companies will have to place restrictions on this program. Once again, only time will tell how this new technology will work.

http://searchengineland.com/google-voice-bracing-for-expansion-21328
http://www.salon.com/tech/giga_om/web_life/2009/06/19/google_voice_to_offer_phone_and_messaging_services/index.html?source=rss&aim=/tech/giga_om/web_life