California-based startup 3jam has launched a service that's designed to compete directly with Google Voice. So how does it compare?
"3jam has arrived at its similar competing service from a background in group text messaging," writes CNET's Jessica Dolcourt. "As such, it has not yet incorporated some of Google Voice's more advanced voice features, like call screening, call blocking, and listening in. It does, however, convert text messages to e-mail copy, allowing you to receive and respond to SMS messages via e-mail."
"Starting at $5 per month, 3jam offers call forwarding, voicemail transcription, text by e-mail and low call rates," writes VentureBeat's Jared Newman. "It can also forward calls to Skype or IM, which Google Voice does not. But 3jam's greatest asset, at least for now, is number portability. This can be done directly through 3jam's website and costs a one-time fee of $25."
"Here's the thing that sucks about 3jam: you have to pay for it," writes Fast Company's Chris Dannen. "Not only that, it's nearly impossible to figure out just how much you'll end up paying for it. The site says you get your first 40 domestic texts for free, and because many are delivered to your PC while you're logged in, that should cut down on traffic too. But after that, it's several cents per text, plus a monthly fee for voice minutes… if 3jam can simplify its pricing, it could become an uninvited competitor to Google Voice."
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Seems like 3Jam’s tag line should read, “Does less. Spend more.”
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Google Voice is free, sure, and like I said, it’s been a personal help when I had an issue that rendered my phone unusable. However, there’s a difference between accepting an app that does a pretty good job and pushing a company to make a better product that will ultimately benefit you more. Consumers do that all the time with feedback, and most software-makers listen. It’s to everyone’s advantage.
That’s why I suggested that Google should introduce tiered services, so that those who want to stick with the free service can do so, and those who want to upgrade to higher quality can also go that route. More choices are better in my book.
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