Check the google voice help menus, All my calls go to google VM normally. I "think" all you have to is download the GV app and it will set-up VM when you go through the set-up menu. (its been 2 years since I did the intial set-up so YMMV)


Note: have fun on the Cruise! I just got back from one

Note 2: I don't if you've looked into the ship's WiFi but its EXTREMELY expensive. I was on Princess and it was 4.95 to set-up and 75 cents a MINUTE. Yes that's a minute... So be aware.

Note 3: Antigua has a couple bars right of the ship that have free WiFi

 

Are you talking about regular verizon call forwarding?

*72 then your google voice number? I dont know if that accomplishes the task, but that's how to institute call forwarding with verizon.

dial *72then your number, press the call button.

dial *73 to cancel.

Calling Features: Call Forwarding

I will try it myself. I am still not sure it will forward to GV via data.

 

Just to verify. You forwarded to your GV number. You called your cell from a different phone?

 

Just forward to GV in the settings of the phone.

Simple. I do this all the time and it works great!

 

Set it up on voice.google.com; not on the phone

Set up Google voicemail for your mobile number


Google Voice Lite lets you set up Google voicemail for your mobile phone number. This allows you to have all your voicemail in one place, with transcriptions, access to your past voicemails, and voicemail sharing options.
If you'd like to set up Google voicemail for your mobile number, follow the steps below:

1. Click the gear icon link at the top right corner of the page.
2. Click Voice settings.
3. Click Add another phone and enter a name and the number for your mobile phone.
4. Click Save.
5. You will be prompted to verify your phone number. Click Connect and Google Voice will call your phone and you need to verify it by entering the code that appears in the 'Verify your Phone' pop-up window.
6. Once you've verified your phone, you'll have to choose your mobile carrier from the drop-down menu.
7. Follow the directions on the next screen and enter the code provided as if you were calling someone. Press the 'Call' button on your phone to finish setting up Google voicemail for your mobile phone.

If you need to deactivate Google voicemail for your phone at any time, click the Deactivate voicemail link and follow the instructions provided.
If you're a Verizon Wireless user click here If you are having trouble configuring Google Voice as your voicemail service on Verizon you can make the switch manually by dialing these three activation codes:

• *71[Your Google Voice number]
• *90[Your Google Voice number]
• *92[Your Google Voice number]

 

All I've ever done is the *71 because that's what it's prompted me to do. What aren't I setting up by not doing *90 & *92?

 

I didn't even have to do that, the GV setup said it wouldn't work with my carrier, but I think that's a disclaimer. It's worked every time with that message over several new phones.

Which version is everyone talking about? Mine is clear in my "device" field.

 

ef - I have no idea, I just cut and paste from GV help section

sf - so what you are trying to do is:
1) forward the cell calls to GV,
2) forward the GV call back to your cell in a foreign land to avoid charges?

If that is correct, it is definitely challenging and very creative. Have you tried using *72 to forward all calls from your cell to GV, and having GV set to forward all calls to your cell?

Sorry about not following the initial thread; I was confused until yesterday about how to get GV as voicemail on my Nexus and thought you were having the same problem.
Enjoy the trip

 

I understand what your trying to do. Given the limitation of VZW fowarding(that's weird btw, i don't have time to test your findings though) Although somewhat convoluted you "could" transfer your number to a "old " VZW then put it on call forwarding to your GV number and take your GN with you

Now that I think about it, I understand WHY they need your phone on their network, its so the can charge you "airtime" minutes even if you have your calls forwarded...


note: my warning about WiFi cost on ships. Also most ships now have cell service (you'd have to check if they support VZW CDMA) that might actually be cheaper in the long run then trying to forward the calls then pay high WiFi costs...

 

ok, I have tried to make this work, and it wont. No can do. GV is not SIP or VOIP. It just manages your calls to your existing numbers, carrier signal required to make/take calls from the phone. There is no problem using gmail, tied to your GV number to make and receive calls from your computer. But not from a phone. If this would work like on a computer, it would be great.

Without going into ALL the variations of what I tried, I used my old D2 on wifi. I called my GV number. GV app would tell me that someone had called, but there was no way to see the call in progress, much less actually answer. I tried the same from the browser, logged into gmail and gv. No way to receive a call, but I actually made one from gv. I was in desktop mode on both gmail and gv.

The only easy way I can see you accomplishing what you want to do is skype. Skype works great on my GNex, and even works on my D2. To forward cell calls to skype, you will have to buy a subscription to a skype online number. I checked, it was $18 for 3 months and $60 for 12 months.

You would forward your vzw number with *72 to your skype online number. Keep skype running on your phone, and answer it with the voice button. At that point, it should be like a normal call if your on board wifi is good. I think the skype online number comes with a voicemail, as well.

I hope this helps. I will remember this if I am ever in your situation.

 

There is a way to do it using a gizmo5 account and sipdroid I believe. Gizmo5 hasn't been open to new subscribers for a very long time though and I don't have the information on hand. I remember reading about it a couple years ago. I'm a pretty techie guy, but those instruction where mind boggling.