http://www.free411.com said: The name says it all. 1-800-FREE411 is free nationwide directory assistance. And it’s free from any phone. Cell. Home. Work. Wherever. Of course, you may get charged minutes on your cell phone (like most calls), but we won’t charge you a penny. Here’s how we do it. Our sponsors cover the service cost by playing short advertising messages (about 15 seconds) – ads usually based on your search request. Say you’re looking for a local pizza place. We might play you a special offer from Dominos. And we’ll even connect you for free. Of course, you can always just get the original number you requested. Best part is, a typical call to us lasts about the same amount of time as a paid 411 call.
Thanks..my phone co. charges me $1.50 per 411 call.
arunfat
Serene Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2007 @ 12:25p
Another free 411 service without any advertising messages (as of now) is Google's GOOG411. Just call 1-800-GOOG-411.
NeedMoMoney
Ancient Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2007 @ 2:29p
arunfat said: Another free 411 service without any advertising messages (as of now) is Google's GOOG411. Just call 1-800-GOOG-411. +1 on Google 411, it is an awesome service!
+1 to OP and arunfat. I have tried both services, and they are both good. IMHO, Google calls generally will take fewer minutes than free411 calls. But both services are better than the ridiculously over-priced cellular service networks 411..
arunfat said: Another free 411 service without any advertising messages (as of now) is Google's GOOG411. Just call 1-800-GOOG-411.
Thanks for the info!
Thanks to OP too.
ALICEFROMNJ
Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2007 @ 3:51p
I HAVE BEEN USING THE 1-800-FREE411 FOR QUITE AWHILE ON MY CELL AND REGULAR PHONE.... THE ADVERTISEMENTS DO GET ANNOYING AND TIME CONSUMING BUT IT WAS FREE .... THANKS WILL TRY 1-800-GOOG411.... FAT WALLETERS ROCK.....
minger71
Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2007 @ 4:47p
I've used this before and it's very handy. I usually don't mind the ads (although I am going to try google 411). They also have a pretty funny ad on You Tube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmVCkulIgk4
bluegrass
Senior Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2007 @ 4:49p
Told my daughter about 800free411 and here's her response to me:
I have this on my phone, but now they charge to talk to a live person – have to set up an acct. Most times, the computer generated person doesn’t understand what you’re saying.
So I gave her the google number to try. Thanks for all the information.
411 goog is awesome been using it for several months now. yes the 411 free can get annoying and their voice recognition doesnt always get the right name/ place you are trying to find.
sandyb3ach
Member
posted: Jul. 9, 2007 @ 7:11p
Thanks!
ArunkumarMohunraj
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jul. 9, 2007 @ 8:12p
arunfat said: Another free 411 service without any advertising messages (as of now) is Google's GOOG411. Just call 1-800-GOOG-411. I was about to recommend this but FW'ers are quick another arun posts the same thought. Goog is great I am using it for the past few months and I just love it.
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