This column goes back to basics with a focus on voice — the fundamental information-delivery system — specifically, a relatively new service called Google Voice.

Google Voice is a basic VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service that anyone can use to set up an extra phone number. It's free in the United States for personal use, can route to your Android ...

Google's officially opened the gates and invited all of America into Google Voice, its customizable phone management service. Here's a quick guide to getting started.

This column goes back to basics with a focus on voice—the fundamental information-delivery system—specifically, a relatively new service called Google Voice.

You can use Google voice commands with Google Assistant and Voice Match on compatible devices to perform certain tasks hands-free.

Learn how to set up and use Google Voice in 2025 with this comprehensive guide. Discover features, tips, and customization options.

It costs $20 to port your landline number to Google Voice -- but you'll have to move it to a mobile carrier before you can do that. Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET ...

Just because you don't have a smartphone doesn't mean you can't take advantage of Google Voice. Here's how to tweak your phone and Google Voice settings to (almost) perfectly integrate Google's ...