How to Get a Google Voice Number Outside The US?

Google Voice offers several features for businesses as well as personal users. The Google Voice platform allows you to make and receive calls and provides unlimited text facilities.

With Google Voice phone number, individuals and businesses can get several features including real-time voicemail playback, creating call-forwarding rules, call recording, blocking unwanted callers, switching phones, and making conference calls. All the mentioned factors help in the growth of the businesses and are suitable for the daily application of individual users.

Google Voice is available in 10+ countries, including Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK. It is also available in countries where first-party calling is unavailable, such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. Customers in these countries must purchase a SIP Link Standard or Premier subscription to connect phone numbers from their providers to Google Voice.

Yes, you can get a Google Voice number outside the US. Acquiring a Google Voice number is straightforward in supported countries but difficult in countries where Google Voice is not officially available. It is supported in Chrome OS, macOS, and Microsoft Windows, and limited functionality may be available on other operating systems.

Here are some steps to obtain Google phone numbers in supported countries:
 

1. Go to voice.google.com.
2. Review pricing plan.
3. Sign in to your Google Voice account.
4. Understand the service plan in detail and set payment for its subscription.
5. Select available numbers by city and area code.
6. Choose the number you want to acquire.
7. Verify your Google Voice account with your phone number.

Use of VPN (Virtual Private Network)

If you are trying to get a Google Voice number outside the US in unavailable regions, use a VPN (virtual private network). It provides the IP address of the US and lets you use your numbers outside the US.  However, while using a VPN, always choose the genuine one, as there can be a high chance of data breaches.

Use of VoIP Providers

A VoIP provider is essential to get a US-based phone number as it helps you verify your Google Voice account from areas where Google Voice service is not accessible. Various service providers make it easier to obtain a US phone number. Many VoIP providers also offer a free US number, which is significant for establishing a presence at no additional cost.

Use a Temporary Number

A temporary number can verify Google Voice accounts without using your phone number. You can buy temporary phone numbers to verify your account from several providers that offer these numbers. Some of the reputed providers are GetFreeSMSonline and TextVerified, and you may choose any provider you wish.

Use Friends/Family Number

Using your friends' or family's numbers is also an excellent alternative to getting a Google Voice number outside the US. When creating a number in Google Voice, you need to add your friend's or family's phone number for verification. Once it is verified, you will be ready to use it.

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Google Voice is unsupported outside the US, which makes it inconvenient for users outside the United States. A few constraints are listed below:
 

1. You need to use different methods for using Google Voice outside the US, such as VPNs and other alternatives like temporary numbers.
    
2. A US number is required to set up your Google Voice account.
    
3. You need to use various alternatives to get a US number, for instance, using family or friends' phone numbers living in the US and using websites that provide temporary phone numbers.
    
4. If none of the above options are available, you should buy a virtual phone number from trusted VoIP providers such as Calilio, Callhippo, and many more.

Google Voice is a popular VoIP provider around the world. It has many features for users in the US, but it's inconvenient for users outside the US. People from around the world use several ways to access Google Voice. This is one of the significant problems of using Google Voice. Instead, you can use several alternatives like Calilio, Nextiva, and Dialpad to get a local number of countries.

Calilio is one of the best alternatives because it is an advanced VoIP service provider that allows you to get phone numbers from 100+ countries. It is simple to use and also offers robust VoIP features. The features of Calilio include number sharing, call recording, call sentiment analysis, unified callbox, live call monitoring, AI-powered call analysis, call transfer, and 24/7 customer support, which is beneficial for personal and business use.

Google Voice is available in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K. and the United States.

While calling from the US, almost all Google Voice calls to the US and Canada are free.

Google Voice free plan is only available within the US.

You need a valid Google account and a Canadian or US phone number (landline or mobile number) to create a Google Voice account.