For those looking to achieve the holy grail of using Google Voice over 3G or Wi-Fi, a new Android app in GrooVe IP aims to simplify the process of bridging Google Voice to get around low voice minutes or as an alternative to dedicated SIP services.
The $3.99 app merely requires the aforementioned 3G/Wi-Fi connection and Google Voice credentials. Previous methods to bridge Google Voice to function over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G data required services such as the discontinued Gizmo5 or leasing another number from an SIP service. Additional features of GrooVe IP include dialer choices from its own dialer or the integrated Android dialer as well as contact integration. With unlimited smartphone data on Virgin Mobile for as low as $25, this makes the app a must-buy for those looking to use Android smartphones as data-only devices.
I think the carriers already won this battle by only offering huge minute plans with N&W, M2M, etc. I hardly use my AT minutes. Also, Facebook and SMS are much more popular than calling people. Lastly, how is the voice quality compared to a regular cell call?
If the voice quality is acceptable, this could be huge for those traveling internationally. Connect to a WiFi hotspot and be able to make and receive calls without being hit with a huge roaming bill when you get home.
Would GrooVe work well on a Nexus S on a SRDO plan?
As long as your 3G/4G or WiFi connection is sufficient, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work well.
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This works perfect. I stopped paying my Verizon bill and now I just call and use my apps over wifi.
Its bad enough Verizon forces you to pay 30$ a month just to have a smart phone. My monthly bill was sky high, now I just have a cheap phone (10$ a month) to use if i don’t have a wifi signal (which is rare).
Voice is clear, calls don’t drop.
Screw you Verizon.
This is basically a port of OBi110 telephony device that can pair with Google Voice. As long as Google allows such apps they will work. I hope they don’t block these kind of devices or software. Works very well!! and literally i was searching for such a app for android since Google Voice was released for Gmail.
Though the developer is father of reverse engineering.. i dont see any reason for Google to buy such apps, because it is going to violate the Telecommunication Authority agreement as it is working on a smart phone with no BTS link.
[…] GrooVe IP Allows Google Voice Over 3G/4G and Wi-Fi on Android – PhoneNews.comFor those looking to achieve the holy grail of using Google Voice over 3G or Wi-Fi, a new Android app in GrooVe IP aims to simplify the process of bridging Google Voice to get around low voice minutes or as an alternative to dedicated SIP services. The $3 […]
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Can i use this app on my new Samsung droid charge 4g lte because my Google voice don’t work on this phone