Sometimes calling plans can be great cost cutters, but there's usually some sacrifice with the lower-priced offers. There is probably something in the plan that is also cut to make the price attainable. In most cases, the monthly minutes suffer. But, luckily, there are ways to get around these issues and keep the convenient rate. The Samsung M300 can be set up with Google Voice, so calls can be made using Google as an integration source for call transfers, as opposed to using your service-provided minutes. Setting up Google Voice with the Samsung M300 can take five to10 minutes, but it's well worth the setup time and the minutes you can save.
Instructions
1. Go to the Google email login page in your browser. (See Resources for the Gmail login site link.)
2. Type your email user name and password in the specified fields to access your Gmail account.
3. Open another browser window, and access the Google Voice homepage to create an integrated account with your Gmail. (See Resources for Google Voice homepage link.) When the Google homepage loads, you will be redirected to the Google Voice setup.
4. Type an area code you'd like to use to link the Samsung M300 to the account. Then click "Search Available Numbers." A Google database will appear with numbers you'll be able to choose from.
5. Click the radio button to the left of the 10-digit mobile number you decide to use. Then click "Continue."
6. Type your new four-digit PIN in the required data fields to create an access code for the new mobile account.
7. Check the box next to the "I Agree" action below the data fields to comply with the Google Voice user agreement. Then click "Continue" again to proceed.
8. Type the 10-digit number associated with the Samsung M300 to add it as a forwarding phone. Then click "Call Me Now" to confirm and activate Google Voice with your Samsung M300. The Google Automated System will call your phone, and a prompt for the access code will be displayed on your screen.
9. Enter the access code in the phone's mobile keypad, and press the appropriate key to process the activation. Creating a Google Voice account allows you to forward and make free calls through the Samsung M300 and the computer using Google, as opposed to your service provider.
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