K7 – Free voicemail
This is an interesting service which allows you to have a voicemail and fax number online… FOR FREE! After a simple registration you are assigned a phone number that you can then hand out to friends, family, strangers, or random people that you meet. (I see this being somewhat useful for the latter). Imagine going to the bar and meeting someone, do you really want to give them your real home or cell phone number? Trust me, you don’t! Use your K7 number to ‘pre-screen’ people. Anytime someone calls your number to leave a voicemail or to send a fax, you will be notified via email. You can check your messages through the K7 website or download them directly through your email notification.
When callers dial your number they will go straight to your voicemailbox and hear a default pre-recorded message giving the option to either a.) send a fax or b.) leave a message after the tone. Of course you do have the option to personalize and remove the fax request.
If you’re lucky you can register with the vanity number of your choice. All numbers will be assigned with (206) aread codes based on server availability. Not a big deal since most people have free long distance if you’re outside the Seattle area.
