Google (NSDQ:GOOG) seems to have struck a chord with its new VoIP calling service delivered via Gmail.
“Over 1,000,000 calls placed from Gmail in just 24 hours,” according to a Google tweet.
The new calling service, which was made available to users in the U.S. on Wednesday, enables Gmail users to call each other for free from anywhere in the U.S. and Canada. Eventually, users will be able to make inexpensive calls to other countries around the world ranging from 2 cents to $4.99 per minute.
The VoIP service uses Gmail as an interface, and users can essentially call each other through their computers. Users also have the option of integrating Google Voice, and can call both wireless or land line phones.


