GrandCentral by Google - Virtual Assistant Forums

jstgermain · #1 (**permalink**) 07-17-2008

Has anyone heard of (or used for that matter) the GrandCentral phone system? Apparently it was acquired by Google some time ago. I have an account there. It has some pretty neat features like 'announce' - where the person calling has to say their name, you can forward incoming calls to any number, you can configure 'custom' ring tones for your callers and so forth.

They are located at (I have no affiliation link or anything like that) http://www.grandcentral.com

I don't know at this point in time if they're accepting new accounts or not. Also this service is TOTALLY FREE. That's always a plus

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Leslie Keffler · #2 (**permalink**) 07-17-2008

Thanks for the information. It looks interesting. However, right now it is in BETA and only people with an invitation from another GrandCentral member can participate. (Kind of like how Gmail started.) Do you have any spare invites? If so, I would be interested in joining.

Thanks

jstgermain · #3 (**permalink**) 07-17-2008

Hi Leslie - I do believe I might have some 'invites', as I haven't given ANY out since I had the service. Let me check into that and get back to you. I retreived your email from your Web site

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Leslie Keffler · #4 (**permalink**) 07-17-2008

Thanks!

I wasn't sure if we're allowed to post our email address on this forum, so to be safe I didn't include it. I appreciate your offer. I have been impressed with most Google products.

Have a great day,

#5 (**permalink**) 08-26-2008

I am in the same boat...do either of you have an invite..i would really appreciate it
thanks

mommonique · #6 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008

I have some spare invites I believe.

PM me I'll get around to it when we get back on Monday at the latest.
Monique

db.vs · #7 (**permalink**) 10-23-2008

Hi jstgermain & mommonique!

We've heard a lot recently from grandcentral. We've tried to register and enjoy the services, but hasn't been possible, since we don't know anyone yet that could share an invitation with us.

Would it sound to bold if we ask you for one invitation? We'll be really grateful if you have invitations left would like to share one with us.

As one of the previous comments, I wouldn't like to post our email in this public area, but any of you can contact us by PMs.

Regards!

Mary and Luis
www.dbvirtualservices.com

jstgermain · #8 (**permalink**) 10-23-2008

Hi there - as far as I know, they are presently not accepting any more invitations. It's a great service and I'm happy to send you an invite, but as I say, they won't let me!

db.vs · #9 (**permalink**) 10-24-2008

Yes, I've read somewhere that they migt have blocked the option for members to send more invitations. So, it seems that I'll have to keep waiting for it to be open for everyone

I've heard it's a really good service.

Thanks anyway!

#10 (**permalink**) 11-23-2008

is there any way possible for me to still get a grandcentral account?

Virtually Dee · #11 (**permalink**) 11-23-2008

The last time I checked, Google is letting potential users sign up for a waiting list. If you sign up, Google is supposed to contact you when/if they decide to issue more numbers. I signed up for a number thru www.vumber.com. There are others out there too, just shop around.

virtualguy · #12 (**permalink**) 12-17-2008

I'm still on the Grand Central waiting list and I hope they can get the platform all squared away. Vumber is really nice. I made the mistake of giving out my private number on business cards in the beginning and received tons of calls from interested clients to Craigslist weirdoes and stalkers. Needless to say I had my number changed and signed up with Vumber and things have been much better since then. No more providing my private number when I can give the Vumber information instead.

jstgermain · #13 (**permalink**) 12-18-2008

Hi there - this is interesting... what exactly is 'Vnumber'...?

jervz · #14 (**permalink**) 12-24-2008

Originally Posted by jstgermain

Hi there - this is interesting... what exactly is 'Vnumber'...?

It'sa virtual phone number...so you wouldn't have to reveal your real number.

jervz · #15 (**permalink**) 01-16-2009

Originally Posted by Itaku

is there any way possible for me to still get a grandcentral account?

It's been a year now since they stop accepting sign ups...not sure how you can sign up now. Google seems shifting their resources to something else as GrandCentral buzz died down dramatically over the past few months.