Gizmo5 acquired by Google

In the November 9 Techcrunch exclusive report and subsequently on the November 12 post in Google Voice blog, Google has announced that it has acquired the VOIP start-up Gizmo5.

The acquisition would put Google in a better position against Skype as may soon (or in the near future) have a desktop front-end/end point for calls. Furthermore, Gizmo5 would be able to bring a PSTN link which it has to the Voice service, increasing the value of the service to end-users.

At this juncture,  much work has already been done by the Gizmo5 developers, who have long integrated the service with Google Voice. This would probably cause the integration time for the two services to be shortened.

As with all previous acquisitions, Google has temporarily suspended all new Sign-ups.  (Luckily I have an account already…)

When Google Voice and Gizmo5 is finally integrated into one product, the service would surely be more sought after than it is now.. Hopefully by then, it will be open to users outside the United States (yeah.. I am still waiting…)…