As reported from BGR, those of you who use Gmail calling in the US and Canada are probably aware that the service is currently free to use, although originally Google had intended to charge a small fee to users.

However, that fee probably isn’t going to happen now, as Google has just stated that they’ll be extending their free Gmail call service for the whole of 2011, as long as you are in the US or Canada.

That really is great news for those of you who have become fans of the Gmail plugin. Just to point out, we’re not talking about Google Voice here, as that’s a completely separate service from Google. If you use the calling feature on Gmail regularly, let us know your thoughts on the announcement.

Further details can be seen at the Google Blog here. Let us know your opnions on the call quality as well – How highly do you rate it?

As reported from Engadget, anyone with a Gmail account will be able to make calls to other users, straight from your laptop or computer. With the upcoming placement of special booths, you’ll even be able to make the experience more fun by phoning friends or family from a Google Voice booth.

You won’t see these booths everywhere though. Google states that they will start appearing in airports and college campuses. Will the public just see this as an unnecessary gimmick, or will it really attract them to the wonderful world of Google Call?

If you’re in the US or Canada, you should particularly pay attention, since you’ll be able to make free landline calls in these booths, using pre-paid credits from Google Checkout.

Take a look at the booth below and let us know what you think of it. Smart idea or not?