I downloaded the Google voice app yesterday. Set it up on my computer through google too. I did the setup except for paying for a number


But it is my understanding I can still call out Eventhough I don't have a number. I just can't receive any calls

Well all I get is a slow busy signal. I checked the setup and I'm listed as available.


Anybody have success with this? Am I missing a component?


Thanks in advance

Looks like I double posted someone....if there is a mod out there, please delete one of them...

thanks

Do you have a gmail account? Try Google Voice from within the browser. Or if you have an iOS device, there are a number of applications (like TalkTone) that allow you to make calls using Google Voice. Once you can make calls on the same network from something outside of the GTalk app, you'll have at least narrowed down the problem to the app.

IIRC you should be able to make free North American calls at least until the end of 2012. (This free period has been extended for the past two years). For international calls you could purchase Google credit.

Similar to Skype, I don't think you would be able to purchase a Canadian number due to our Telco/CRTC regulations.