With over 25 great features in the Grasshopper virtual phone system it was hard to narrow it down to just five. But believe it not, based on feedback we have received from Grasshopper users over the years, we were able to do so.

Here are five features that our customers love and take Grasshopper above and beyond:

1. Call Forwarding

Stay connected. That is one of the mottos here and it is one of the main reasons our customers use Grasshopper. Have calls forwarded to any number in the world. Your cell phone, home phone, office phone, the pay phone down the street (we don't necessarily recommend that but hey, it can be done). The call forwarding feature is easy to use and helps you stay connected to your small business.

2. Toll Free Numbers

One of the goals here at Grasshopper is to help entrepreneurs and small businesses sound more professional. A toll free number is a great way to do that. With a toll free number and the Grasshopper virtual phone service you can have a one person outfit or a hundred person outfit and no one would know the difference. We have toll free numbers, true 800 numbers and vanity numbers.

3. Unlimited Extensions

We want our customers to be successful and with unlimited extensions they can do just that without having to change their entire phone system. Grasshopper offers unlimited phone/voice mail extensions with every plan for no extra charge. The best part is, every extension comes with voice mail, call forwarding, away greetings and more.

4. Voice Studio

Have you ever heard the sound of your voice after being recorded and thought you couldn't possibly sound like that? Are you comfortable recording your main business greeting? Grasshopper offers professional voice talents to help our customers sound more professional and not have to worry about what their voice sounds like. You can have greetings recorded in English, French and Spanish.

5. Read Your Voicemail

This is the newest feature of the Grasshopper virtual PBX and it has been extremely well received. Every time someone leaves a voice mail, an email will be sent to your computer and/or Smart phone with the voice mail transcribed for you. In a meeting? Can't take the call or listen to your voice mail? With the read your voicemail feature you won't miss any important messages.

What are your favorite features? What would you like to see from Grasshopper?