Important:
- Google Voice Starter, the base tier of the paid version of Google Voice (previously only available as an add-on subscription to Google Workspace customers) is now being made available for purchase by Gmail users without a Workspace account. This subscription includes features like 24/7 access to Google Voice Support, three-way calling, seamless call transfers, easy call recording, and more.
- There are no changes to the consumer version of Google Voice. The new offering is rolling out to users now.
You can now purchase Google Voice Starter for just $10 a month and get a professional-grade phone plan with premium features. This plan is available to individual users in the US with a personal Gmail account, no Google Workspace plan required.
- Voice Starter for personal Google accounts is available for US users.
- Accounts that are ineligible are:
- Users with a non-Gmail email address.
- Users with a domain-verified Workspace account.
- If you have an @company.com account, your admin can purchase a Google Voice add-on subscription .
- Users under the age of 18.
- Users with Google Voice service associated with a Google Fiber plan.
- Users in the process of porting their phone number.
- You must complete or cancel the port to be able to purchase.
- Users with Google Workspace Individual.
- Users opted into Workspace Labs.
Tips:
- If you cancel your subscription, you must wait 30 days before you repurchase.
- Phone numbers which don’t support SMS aren’t eligible for Voice Starter.
Explore Voice Starter plan details
Important:Sign up for this plan isn’t available via in-app mobile purchase. To purchase, go to Google Voice .
In addition to unlimited calling and texting in the US and to Canada*, Voice Starter includes:
- 24/7 access to Google Voice support
- Three-way calling
- Seamless call transfers
- Easy call recording
- Voicemail transcription
- 911 emergency services calling**
- No number reclaim due to inactivity
- Desk phone support
- Up to 6 forwarding numbers
* Unlimited calling and texting in available markets, subject to the Voice Additional Terms for Service . Refer to the Voice rate card for a complete list of calling rates for your Voice number for international calls.
** Learn how VoIP phone emergency features differ from traditional emergency calling service .
Tips:
- International calling rates may differ. Learn more about Google Voice calling rates .
- If you’re already a Workspace customer, learn more about Voice add-on subscriptions .
