With regard to the general questions of using Google Voice over Wi. Fi as your sole means of telephone communications, there are several things to understand : Google Voice only uses the G.711 mu-law Voice over IP codec, which is designed for wired, not wireless (Wi. Fi) IP use, and does not use compression to save bandwidth.
Does google voice only work on wifi?
Google Voice (app) only requires wifi as long as you have a Google voice number that you acquired through your Google account. GVoice numbers are free and all calls I know of to other numbers in the US and Canada are free calls.
Can I make calls over Wi-Fi with Google Voice for Google workspace?
If your Voice for Google Workspace calls go through your mobile carrier rather than Wi-Fi or mobile data, your mobile carrier handles your emergency calls. You can make calls over Wi-Fi with these browsers: To use Wi-Fi calling, learn how to make a call with Google Voice.
The most usefull answer is: open the Voice app. At the top left, tap Menu Settings. Under “Calls,” tap Making and receiving calls. Select Prefer Wi-Fi and mobile data. Important: If you start a call from the phone app on your device instead of the Voice app, the call uses minutes from your mobile phone plan.
How do I use Google Voice to make calls?
To use Google Voice to make calls through your mobile carrier, link your mobile number. You can’t use incoming call options, like call recording and call transfer, on a computer or mobile device. If you use a Bluetooth® device, you might not be able to use the device buttons to answer or end calls.
These aren’t standard features for Google Voice. Call forwarding to other numbers is another unique standout of Google Voice. If a call isn’t answered directly from Voice, you can have those calls forwarded to a mobile number or landline number. These settings can easily be managed from your Google Voice admin center.
How much data does Google Voice use?
The amount of data you use depends on your carrier’s network quality and speed. To use Google Voice to make calls through your mobile carrier, link your mobile number. You can’t use incoming call options, like call recording and call transfer, on a computer or mobile device.