Google Voice Porting

VaHam · Post by **VaHam** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:01 am

I was looking at the new porting capability with Google voice and noticed something I don't understand. Why would there be different features available if you port a number than if you just take a new Google voice number?

More specifically, if you sign up for Google Voice with your existing number, you'll get:

* Online, searchable voicemail
* Free automated voicemail transcription
* Custom voicemail greetings for different callers
* Email and SMS notifications
* Low-priced international calling

If you decide to also get a new Google number, you'll get all of the above PLUS:

* One number that reaches you on all your phones
* SMS via email
* Call screening
* Listen In
* Call recording
* Conference calling
* Call blocking

Why wouldn't the same features be available either way?

cell14 · Post by **cell14** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:40 pm

My guess would be that they prefere to avoid the costs/hassle of number porting .