For example: Getting a Google Voice number starting with area code 252 to received inmate calls
You need to set up a “local” phone number in Google Voice for your inmate. In other words, if person is incarcerated in the area with 252 area code, you need to set up a number in Google Voice with that same area code. When this number is dialed, it is routed by Google Voice to your home phone or cell phone (in another state). The inmate only pays for the local call. He or she is dialing a local call for him/her and that is what is charged. Assuming the facility does not block Google Voice numbers, this is much, much cheaper than the ridiculous fees charged by the prisons.
You need to send the Google Voice number to your inmate and have it added to their list of approved phone numbers.
Follow the link below for the how to guide. You just do a search for that area code and select any of the available numbers within that area code.
https://googlevoice.com/2013/03/how-to-register-for-a-google-voice-number/
how do u turn the voice recorder off
If you are talking about the custom greeting, you can’t. You can deactivate Google Voice voicemail on your phone by dialing your carrier designated code.
http://googlevoice.com/2013/02/how-to-activate-and-deactivate-google-voicemail-on-your-phone/
How much does it cost to use this service?
Trinnette, calls to the U.S. and Canada are free. If you are talking about inmate calls, then you need to put your money on a pre-paid card and register the number with GTL or ICS or whoever provides the phone service at the prison. This is all dandy if GTL or ICS do not block Google Voice numbers as a lot of other facilities do.
tb
need a phone number to talk to somebody
Is there a number for me to contact someonee at google voice because I am having technical difficulties.
Google do not provide phone support. This is why I started this blog, to help out with any technical difficulties Google Voice users encounter like yourself. So what is your issues with Google Voice?
tb
You need to register for a Google Voice number that is local to the inmate. Then have the inmate register this number with the inmate phone service system and add money to the pre-paid card. You add your house number to Google Voice forward to number. When the inmate dial your Google Voice number, your house number will ring. Hopefully, the facility phone service system does not block Google Voice number as some of them do.
tb
Does the google voice number have to be the same area code as the inmate’s phone service system for this to work or is that so the charges are less? I already had a google voice number before my friend became incarcerated a few weeks back and the area code is different. Also, is there a way to find out if google voice is blocked by a particular facility without learning this the hard way (basically the call just not going through at all)?
Perhaps they have an answer for you over at the prisontalk forum.
http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=432950
Perhaps they have an answer for you over at the prisontalk forum.
http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=432950
Perhaps they have an answer for you over at the prisontalk forum.
http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=432950
I havee missed 53 phonee calls literally from my boyfriend who is in jail! Everytimee I pick the phonee up and answer it the phonee hangs up!!!!! I need help ASAP!
Does he have credits in his pre-paid card?
I got google voice and my girlfriend keeps calling but cant get through. I have no idea what to do. I know she has money on the phone, she mentioned something about the ringback, but I am lost. Please help
hi my bf is n the pinellas county jail and he just calld me sayin another inmate said i could go on
google voice 2 get a 727 number so he can call me do anybody no how i go about setting this service up please n anybody help me
I keep searching for numbers within 5 area codes and its coming up blank …
Jenn,
If you don’t see any numbers in your search, then they are not available. What are some of the area codes? I’ll see if numbers show up in my search.
If I have a google voice talk app with a650 area code can I revice a call from an inmate?
How to switch my Google voice number
Hi Alicia,
Do you mean to change your number to a new Google Voice number?
Yes how do we change our google voice number??
Go into your Google Voice settings and click on the “change/port transfer” link next to your number.
http://i.imgur.com/BVfpf6s.png
how do you change you forwarding number??? my cell phone changed carriers so I need to get my new number registered so my fiance can call home
Log in to your Google voice account at http://google.com/voice, click on the gear icon and then select “Settings”. Under the “Phones” tab, edit your old number and put in your new number.
Google voice is only supported in the US and Canada at this time. Not sure if Google plan on expanding the service internationally.
How do I start an account?
Follow the link below to create a Google Voice account.
http://googlevoice.com/how-to-register-for-a-google-voice-number/
I think GTL needs to add the Google Voice number to their system.
Do i have to pay for anything on a credit card to make this work? and my inmate is in Mansfield, OH and I tried to look up that area code but it was not available
Can I get a google number for an inmate and still keep my current cell phone number?
Yes, you can register for a Google Voice number and keep your cell number because you need to add your cell number in the Google Voice setup so when he calls the GV number, your cell phone will ring. You will need to register the Google Voice number in the same area code as the facility the inmate is in.
Did he have the facility phone carrier add the Google Voice to their system?
Did he have the prison facility phone carrier add the Google Voice number to their system?
They need to whitelist the number.
You just need to check back often since no one but Google knows when numbers are added.