Well apparently they are because when I try to call a specific number it wants me to add money yet other numbers are free. The odd thing is it doesn't seem to affect a whole area code or exchange but a range of 20 numbers within the 4 digits after the exchange. If I enter 555-555-5530 into Hangouts it's a free call but 555-555-5550 to 5569 it's 1 cents per minute.



Has anyone else ran into this or know why this is happening?

Help file mentions some calls are 1cent.
Help- Google voice cost

You can check calling rates for a specific # on the billing page
Lookup a calling rate

Not seeing what makes these number specials vs. other numbers within the same area code and exchange.

I experienced these charges recently while in Afghanistan.

For some reason, out on the FOBs the calls were free, but on the occasions where i had to fly to Bagram they charged a modest amount per minute.

I never looked into it enough to determine why there was a difference.