Does Google Voice Use Data or Minutes?

[androidluvr2]

I thought it used data. Please explain to me how it works.

 

[gotta have it android]

I thought it used data as well

I thought it used data. Please explain to me how it works.

 

[androidluvr2]

I thought it used data as well

From the Nexus 4 forum, it uses minutes but Google Talk uses data if you use an app like GrooVe IP.

 

[diesteldorf]

I thought it used data. Please explain to me how it works.

Depends how you use it. If you text through the Google Voice app only, it uses data. If you have those Google Voice texts forwarded to your regular text message number, it uses your text plan.

In regards to minutes, when you make phone calls, you can configure Google Voice to display your GV number when you make outgoing calls on some or all of your otgoing calls. When you dial through your traditional dialer, it'll use your minutes.

If someone calls you back through your GV number and you have it setup to forward to your traditional cell number, it'll use your minutes.

However, you don't have to have your Google Voice number forwarded to your traditional cell number. If you make or receive calls through an app like Groove IP or Talkatone, it'll use data only.

I have both apps and prefer Groove IP. However, I like Skype best and also have a Skype plan with Unlimited calling and Skype number.
When I call through Skype it uses data only and when people receive my call, it shows my GV number on their caller ID.

I have calls to GV forwarded to my Skype number. When someone calls me using my GV number, it forwards to Skype and uses data only when I answer.

 

[Arpix]

im still rather confused.. i have a set amount of minutes i can use on my phone, but if i dial the number i wish to call on Google Voice, it will not use them. is this correct?
note, id like to use my computer to make calls, not my phone. i really need to make sure this works before trying it, i dont need 100$ added on my bill because of some bs

 

[dpham00]

im still rather confused.. i have a set amount of minutes i can use on my phone, but if i dial the number i wish to call on Google Voice, it will not use them. is this correct?
note, id like to use my computer to make calls, not my phone. i really need to make sure this works before trying it, i dont need 100$ added on my bill because of some bs

If you use your computer, then it won't use minutes. If you use the Google voice app on your phone then it will use minutes, unless you use an app like grooveip

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[Patrick Randall]

what about texting with the google voice app on android phone? will that use texts or data? trying to maximize minutes and texts and minimize data. thanks.

 

[dpham00]

what about texting with the google voice app on android phone? will that use texts or data? trying to maximize minutes and texts and minimize data. thanks.

Google voice texting doesn't use your text allowance.

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