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Google did all to prevent non-US residents to get a google voice number. But there is a way.

• At first you need a Google Voice invite (I have three left if you are interested) and this might be the hardest part.
• You need a US IP address, this can be done by using HotspotShield from http://anchorfree.com. Install the software, connect and go on.
• Now you can sign up for Google Voice. Choose your number wisely, because changing it costs $10.
• It will then ask you for a real US Phone number to verify (and redirect) your calls.
• Get yourself a free number over at http://www.virtualphoneline.com
• In the Virtualphoneline settings, redirect your Number to your Skype acount.
• Go back to Google Voice, enter the VPL phone number and let them call you
• Your Skype will ring and you have to enter the two digit code to confirm the number
• Done.
• If you happen to have registered a Gizmo (http://www.gizmoproject.com) account a while back you can add Gizmo as a phone number (http://www.google.com/support/voice/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=115122)
• Maybe you can simply download Gizmo from e.g. versiontracker.com and register an account inside the app.
• You still can’t add non-US phone numbers to your account, but you have a free US phone number and as you might know: GV even gives you the possibility to make free US calls e.g. using Gizmo (http://www.google.com/support/voice/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=115123).

So, why not just going with the Virtualphoneline number?
They only have longer numbers for free. The call quality is rather poor. The service is good but a little weird. No customizable voicemail. No free outbound calls.

Any Questions?