2 The Next Level

Happy Labor Day everyone! Google is at it again! My last post was about why “Google was not afraid to fail“. Well, Here is a great example of why they have so much talked about success.

Google quietly released a new attachment to the Google Talk/Chat feature in Gmail. You can now make free calls to any land line in the United States using Gmail. All you need is a headset with a decent noise canceling microphone and you are ready to make long distance calls by using the new dial pad that comes up once you press “Call Phone” button that is located right under the chat window.

I tested this new feature with another Solopreneur friend of mine who is going to use it as her main way of making phone calls to her clients.  We made several calls to my cell phone and to my own land line. The quality of the reception on the call was pretty good. It was a much better sounding call then the ones made on my Magic Jack, and what is even better its FREE.

I can see this new Gmail feature threating both the Magic Jack and Skpe. The Magic Jack is an actual device that you have to plug into your USB port to work and will cost you about $40.00 per year. Skpe is a free call when you call other Skpe users but will cost you a fee if you call anyones land line or cell phone via their Skpe Out feature.

What is even more amazing is that you can easily integrate this feature into your Google Voice service.  You would then be able to receive calls on your computer via Gmail.

My Solopreneurs will love this new service because it can save you money on making long distance phone calls and keep you from using your minutes on your cell phone.  When traveling on business you can use this service to make calls instead of using your cell phone or the hotel phone.

So if you have a Gmail account, go ahead and test it by making free calls throughout the united states. Let me know how clear or not so clear your calls are by sending me your feedback in the comment  section below.

All the best

JB

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	@jbrath I am an Internet Technology Specialist. I can create your website/blogsite using WordPress, connect it to all the social media/networking sites, and train you on how to use your website/blogsite more effectively. I can also speak to your business or professional association on this subject matter. I specialize in making complex answers to most questions about the Internet plain and simple. There is no such thing as a dumb question. I can coach/train you on how to manage your social media presence or if you prefer, I can maintain it for you. No task is too small or too large if it leads you to more visibility and profitability. My main objective is to be your “guy” to help you with all things Internet-related, so that you can focus on your priorities as a business owner. Think of me as your Internet/Social Media expert team member that is ready to assist you behind the scenes, with the result of taking your business to the next LEVEL. I work with a team of professionals that help me get the job done right the first time. Contact us today for a quote. 404-287-0848 – Office jeff@2thenextlevel [dot] com Jeffrey Alexander Brathwaite, aka “JB” is an Internet technology specialist who trains business owners on how to use web strategies to increase their customer base and boost their productivity and profit potential. He is CEO of 2 The Next Level, a web-based technology solutions firm that serves small and medium-sized business clients with ongoing technical, training and Internet marketing communications support. JB’s Extended Bio

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