Google's free 411 service

[bigfrank]

Google Voice Local Search is Google’s experimental service to make local-business search accessible over the phone.

To try this service, just dial 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) from any phone.

Using this service, you can:

* search for a local business by name or category.
You can say "Giovanni's Pizzeria" or just "pizza".

* get connected to the business, free of charge.

* get the details by SMS if you’re using a mobile phone.
Just say "text message".

And it's free. Google doesn’t charge you a thing for the call or for connecting you to the business. Regular phone charges may apply, based on your telephone service provider.

Note: Google Voice Local Search is still in its experimental stage. It may not be available at all times and may not work for all users. We’re fine-tuning the service to get better at recognizing your requests. It’s currently only available in English, in the US, for US business listings.

[arlene22]

Cool! I'll give it a try!

[opkansas]

Originally Posted by bigfrank

Google Voice Local Search is Google’s experimental service to make local-business search accessible over the phone.

To try this service, just dial 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) from any phone.

Using this service, you can:

* search for a local business by name or category.
You can say "Giovanni's Pizzeria" or just "pizza".

* get connected to the business, free of charge.

* get the details by SMS if you’re using a mobile phone.
Just say "text message".

And it's free. Google doesn’t charge you a thing for the call or for connecting you to the business. Regular phone charges may apply, based on your telephone service provider.

Note: Google Voice Local Search is still in its experimental stage. It may not be available at all times and may not work for all users. We’re fine-tuning the service to get better at recognizing your requests. It’s currently only available in English, in the US, for US business listings.

1-800-Free411 - 1-800-373-3411 Residential and Business - Listen to a couple of ads and get your number free or they will text message you. Been using for several months and have been pleased.

[razman10]

Thanks bigfrank and opkansas!

[javanite]

I learned about FREE411 about a month ago. I've used it 4 or 5 times from my cell phone. It's great not to have to pay $1 or more for "directory assistance" when you're not at home.

I did not know about Google's service until I read this post. Thanks.

Cheers,
Maria

[#1 cowboys fan]

I, too have used FREE 411; but will try GOOG 411 also.

[Marti]

To try this service, just dial 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411)
from any phone. Great way to call a Hotel or Timeshare for free.

[ace2000]

Originally Posted by bigfrank

* get the details by SMS if you’re using a mobile phone.
Just say "text message".

Use it all the time, and love it! Didn't know about this feature though, thanks!