Funny Things Happen When You Use Google Voice
That’s the come on that got me to sign up with Google Voice from the video below. Well, I also liked the fact that I can have calls to all my phone lines ring on my Google Voice number. And I like that the Google Voice number is tied to me–not a particular device or location. On top of that, it works with mobile phones, standard phones–even work phones! You can customize voicemail greetings for your callers, send some callers straight to voicemail, and even listen in on voicemail before answering the call.
But here’s the clincher. Its voicemail transcription–if nothing else–will provide you with a never-ending source of entertainment. When you sign up for Google Voice, you can opt in to have your voice mail messages automatically transcribed and sent to you via email and SMS. Here are samples of transcripts that made me laugh and made my day.
Translation: I sent your Caramacs and seaweed in a flat rate box because if I use a big box it will cost $30. You should get it on Friday. Okay, bye.
Translation: Hope you’re okay. That’s a long meeting. Neither of us are alright. We’re not feeling very good. Going to bed soon. Our tummies are upset. See you soon, bye.
Translation: Hi, Mom. Chase and I are going to have frozen pizza from Costco. It’s really healthy with tons of vegetables. Love you mom, bye.
Translation: The gist of this message was that I’m supposed to call him back to talk about an event we’re hosting together.
Now I could untick the box right next to “Transcript useful?” so hopefully Google Voice will get better at transcribing my voicemails. But why would I do that and give up so much fun?
If you’re ready to have fun that’s cheap and safe, sign up for Google Voice now.
