Err, I thought 411 was always free. Damn.


You didn't notice a charge every month?

they charge for 411 wow

since when? last time i used 411 was more than 3 years ago. :lmao:

1-800-FREE-411 (1-800-373-3411)
This phone number will give you free directory assitance just for listening to a little ad. Great help.

I use this all the time..... very helpful!!

I use this all the time from my home phone AND from my cell. Works great!

I use them too. not always great, but always free which makes it good.

1800-411-METRO is good as well also 1800-411-7283 is nice.

That's pretty cool. Too bad my dumb ass probably won't remember next time I need it.

Sorry ChetEB, this is a repost. You can find the original thread here: http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?p=2680162#post2680162 and it has been MODalerted.

Never mind.

Sorry, quess I got a little to frisky with the submit button.

same here 411 metro does not work any more

WOW!!! thanks

I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but I thought you all might appreciate it.

Usually, with Verizon at least, dialing information (411) costs $1.25. I recently discovered a service called 411 Metro (there are others, but 411 metro has been good so far) which is free directory assistance as long as you listen to like literally a 10-second advertisement.

The number is 1-800-411-6387 (800-411-METRO). Give it a try! :woot:

:prop: :biker: :beer:

I *HAVE* to try this! Verizon charges $1.49 per 411 call! :mad: :mad: :mad:

Great info... thanks!!

ty op!!!

title is misleading when you dial 800 # in your cell phone you are still using minutes which you pay for

excellent getting $2 dollars to listen to a ad is sweet thanx everyone P S u also have to write down the number with free 411 there is no option for them to connect you :shake:

No Regrets With 1800free411

tried FREE-411 . Works great...
Thanks Op.

ty op

title is misleading when you dial 800 # in your cell phone you are still using minutes which you pay for
No, it's not misleading. The title says you won't pay for a 411 call. In other words, you wouldn't pay more for making a 411 call than you would any other call. In any case, if you have unlimited N&W minutes, then make your free 411 calls then. Otherwise, if during the weekday, usually 411 calls don't last too long - maybe 2 mins. max.

excellent getting $2 dollars to listen to a ad is sweet thanx everyone P S u also have to write down the number with free 411 there is no option for them to connect you :shake:

Wow...your plan charges you like nearly a dollar per minute...sounds like you need a new plan...:shake:

Thanks for reposting this. I missed it last time.

Maybe we should have a forum of stickies for stuff like this.

thanx for the number

555 Tell is my new favorite thing in this world...

i love how it just saved my home address for me so i can get driving directions.

about 2 months ago, wife needed directory assistance, dialed 911,

realized her mistake when the operator asked her what her emergency was, and she asked her for a papa johns number....she then quickly hung up.

ten minutes later, Arlingtons finest showed up at the door.. lights flashing, and w/o a pizza. Will never let her forget this one!!!

I use 1-800-free411. Free and works everytime!

about 2 months ago, wife needed directory assistance, dialed 911,

realized her mistake when the operator asked her what her emergency was, and she asked her for a papa johns number....she then quickly hung up.

ten minutes later, Arlingtons finest showed up at the door.. lights flashing, and w/o a pizza. Will never let her forget this one!!!
LOL that's one serious lesson. :eek: Hopefully the cops didn't press false 911 charges on her. I always wondered why the creator(s) of 911 and 411 made them so similar. Bad move, IMO.

might be a stupid question, but do phone companies charge minutes on your cell even if you're using a 1-800 number? Just curious if anybody knows.

"About two months ago wife needed pizza bad, so she dialed 911..." :lmao:
Did they bring donuts? :cool:

"About two months ago wife needed pizza bad, so she dialed 911..." :lmao:
Did they bring donuts? :cool:
:lmao: :lmao: :lol:

might be a stupid question, but do phone companies charge minutes on your cell even if you're using a 1-800 number? Just curious if anybody knows.Yes they do.

800-free-411 is my choice, easy to remember and accurate.

Thanks, I use 411 often because I lose my phonebook :P

Ladies and gentleman,

There is a way to stop paying $1.25 each time you call 411.

This works from every phone, land or cell.

You just dial 1800-FREE-411
1800-3733-411

I have called it for 2 months now to make sure no hidden fees. THERE ARE NONE.

You may however, listen to a couple advertizings, but just skip by pressing 0!

You can also speak to the rep all for free.

Keep your $1.25 each time!

I just text message google for free information... but this should go in freebies, really... not really appropriate here. Thanks for the tip, though.

I just text message google for free information... but this should go in freebies, really... not really appropriate here. Thanks for the tip, though.


Whatever this is a slickdealz and belongs here JMUFLY tyvm op for posting.

Repost, but a good reminder for people who decide they need to pay $1.25 per 411 call.

repost but good stuff, I've used it plenty since the last time it was posted.

will come in very handy around here. My dh isn't great about using phone directories. I hate seeing those $1.25 information charges on my phone bill

Thanks-repped!

:D

Thanks!!! I wasn't aware of this!

I heard of this but wasn't 100% on the number... thanks for the info bro

As said before, this is a repost, but thanks for sharing!!

I used this the first time the other day and it worked fine! :)

Whilst we're reposting....
There's also 1800 555 TELL for News, Sports , Tech, Hollywood etc... also free...

1-800-METR

Company called one eight hundred METRO, same service. u may have to listen to advertisement... :D

thanks. i guess i didn't see it the first time round.

I'll try it the next time I need it... thanks again!!!!!

I tried calling, but the number was busy....

Regardless, if it works for me, this is a HAWT deal! I was tired of Sprint charging me whenever I was on the road and needed a number.

Thanks, OP!

repost: http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=25276&t=253761&highlight=411

prepare to be merged..

1-800-METR

Company called one eight hundred METRO, same service. u may have to listen to advertisement... :D


1800Metro Doesnt work anymore

Ladies and gentleman,

There is a way to stop paying $1.25 each time you call 411.

This works from every phone, land or cell.

You just dial 1800-FREE-411
1800-3733-411

I have called it for 2 months now to make sure no hidden fees. THERE ARE NONE.

You may however, listen to a couple advertizings, but just skip by pressing 0!

You can also speak to the rep all for free.

Keep your $1.25 each time!



Wow, Welcome to 2004!

Why do 5 people feel the need to say "repost, but great info"

Thanks! My Friend told me about this but i didnt believe him but now im going to try and use it.

wife needed number for local pizza place, dialed 911 in 10 minutes when the cops showed up, she asked them for the number...

its free, but ymmv as far as going to jail.

still give her a hard time about this

I use google SMS all the time
if you have free messaging on cell phone, it's totally free otherwse, whatever your cell company charges per text message.

http://www.google.com/sms/

Circuit city 91306
Send such a message to GOOGL (64465). it will send you a few listings around your area with address and phone numbers.

wife needed number for local pizza place, dialed 911 in 10 minutes when the cops showed up, she asked them for the number...

its free, but ymmv as far as going to jail.

still give her a hard time about this
:lol2: :lol2:

by kel_be 09-27-2005, 07:43 AM (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=21617&t=208963&highlight=411).

Where's that search button ... we need to give lessons

HOT Deals merging with Free deals....

VERY nice! I have to call information a lot so this is going to help me a TON! Thank you!

To find a phone number without getting the typical directory assistance charges, dial
1-800-FREE-411 from your land line or cell phone. You'll be able to get the number for free.

I've used this many times. It's pretty much automated, but if their computer system doesn't understand the name you're asking for it will forward you to a live person. It's pretty slick.

Here's a link to more info: http://www.free411.com/index.php

You may have to listen to a short 10 second ad while they search for your number--see links under "what's new" (lower left corner) on their site.

why couldnt you tel em' politely about the repost? if its that big of a deal, you saw the subject of the thread, so skip it and don't read it. everyone makes mistakes, and that's no excuse for anybody to be a jerk.
I appreciate your standing up for me. It was an honest mistake. Besides maybe some people were not aware of this and now they are.

And here I thought I was going to share something revolutionary by posting about 1-800FREE411. I went to the trouble to create an introductory thread and the whole nine. HA! I should have known better. Clearly this is a savvy bunch. To add to the comments, I couldn't be more thrilled with this service. Some things in life truly are free.

Anyway, hello. I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself.

I'm late to the party...nice find

Yeah, I guess I'm late to the party too. Oh well, better late than never and, for whatever it's worth, it sounds like it was new information to a few people.

I hope this isn't a repost.

Google is offering a 411 service (and no, this isn't another April Fool's day joke).
----------------

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.

Wow, thanks for sharing.

Google is so awesome. :D

I used a different service, 1-800-free-411 just today, and it was my first time trying that one. I'll have to try google's service soon. Thanks for sharing.

thx and repped.

1-877-520-FIND is another one, one which has been believed to be connected to Google.

Wow very nice! If you use your cell provider's 411 service you can get charged anywhere from $2-$3 per call!!! I am saving this number to my cell now. Thanx and repped :)

They offer a similar service for cell phone (Verizon at least), and have for awhile now. Send a text message to GOOGL (46645) with either a business name or category, and your zip code (ex. pizza 61953). It will send you a text message back with results. It only charges you the rate of a standard text message. (Sometimes you get multiple messages back from them depending on what you search)

I just tried it and love it. Thanks OP

awesome!!! no more 1-800-FREE-411 for me!!! i hate the commercials in between msgs.

Read some more on this here >

http://urlhasbeenblocked/2007/04/06/google-strikes-again-this-time-with-free-411-service/

So is this for dialing for information on a phone number if you can;'t look it up? Which one would everyone say is the best one? I have sprint and they charge 1.50 per car for information.

http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/06/google-launches-free-411-business/

Goog-411 can be accessed by dialing 1-800-GOOG-411. The product is completely automated and there is no way to talk to a human for additional or clarifying information. You tell it your city and state, and then ask for a specific business or business category. In my tests the product was excellent. Although the voice recognition was only working at about 70% efficiency, I just said “back” and retried when it didn’t understand what I said. Results are spoken back or text messaged back to you, and you are automatically put through to the phone number requested.

8(0);6218879']http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/06/google-launches-free-411-business/

Goog-411 can be accessed by dialing 1-800-GOOG-411. The product is completely automated and there is no way to talk to a human for additional or clarifying information. You tell it your city and state, and then ask for a specific business or business category. In my tests the product was excellent. Although the voice recognition was only working at about 70% efficiency, I just said “back” and retried when it didn’t understand what I said. Results are spoken back or text messaged back to you, and you are automatically put through to the phone number requested.

Tested, 1 time, flawless...

Thanks! (repped!)

800 free 411 gets you a live operator if voice recognition fails

Good news, but posted here in the Freebies Forum (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=25995&t=488865&highlight=google) yesterday.

thx!

1800-Free411 stopped doing automatic connections

Repost

awesome...worked great. despite the fact that some have mentioned "repost" this is the first time that i have seen this since i do not browse the freebie forum

OMG this google service is EXCELLENT!!!

Reps to the op!

Nice Find Op Repped!

Click on this link (http://labs.google.com/goog411/index.html)to go to google.com.
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".

:) OP-this is awesome THANKS. I'd never seen this before. thumbs up

Thanks, WK

thank and repped

Google has recently released a free 411. For those of you that don't know what that is, it is a free telephone number you call to find out addresses/telephone numbers of businesses. It starts off by asking you your city and state, then it asks you what business you want to call. If there is more than one in the area, it will give you the top 8 results. Once you say which one you want, they will either connect you with them, or you can ask for details to find out their address. This works great for calling for pizza without a phone book. You don't even have to know the business name, you could just say pizza, and it would list off the places that sell pizza. The voice recognition has worked every time for me, and it has found every business I asked for. Check it out.

Phone Number:
1-800-GOOG-411
(1-800-466-4411)

Link:
http://labs.google.com/goog411/

Thanks, this will be handy.

you can also SMS google and get tons of info... 411, basic trivia, driving directions, etc
http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/sms/

Edited with information below about SMS service for 411 help.

Quick Summary:
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Free Google 411 service on Landlines and via Cell:

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

Text message your search query to 466453 ('GOOGLE' on most devices) and tehy'll text message back results.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Just heard about this on the news.

Do you waste $$ on Information off of your cell phone or land line? Google has a new Information service that is free. It's 1-800-GOOG411

Google Voice Local Search

Welcome to Google Voice Local Search
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.

This service is also available vis SMS from a cell phone. Text message your search query to 466453 ('GOOGLE' on most devices) and we'll text message back results.

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.

http://labs.google.com/goog411/?gclid=CL_38NDNtYsCFSIOgQod0Uyxyg

:D

I :worship: GOOGLE.

I wonder if they collect your cell number and then spam you with calls after you use this service.
If you try it out, let us know.

just tested it to call my office and the voice recognition worked perfect. I think I may put this in an email and send to all our employees. We have a huge 411 problem in our MD office. The first month with integrated access we eliminated our long distance bill but they racked up $300 in 411 calls which is ridiculous especially when everyone has a computer in front of them with sites such as switchboard.com.

Not sure. It's not just for cell phone number. I do know that I'm hooked up in Google (have GMAIL, my own Google Splashpage, use GoogleSuggest, etc.) and I do not get any Google SPAM. I do know this for certain, because I don't use a "regular" name in my Google data, so anything coming to me from them would be obvious.


I know they take heat for their cookies, but from my direct perspective, SPAM isn't an issue.

Just heard about this on the news.
:D
I :worship: GOOGLE.
Just tried it. Works great!

You can also do this just with text messaging.

http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/sms/

Thanks and repped!

Thanks and repped!

Anytime! I'm just thrilled I can find phone numbers without paying Cingular $1.50 for the service!:)

1-800-FREE411 has been around for a while as well. You have to listen to a 20 sec. ad I think though. Options are good though in case Goog doesn't work for some reason.

SO the Google service is not going to have ads then ay?? Thats cool. Wonder how they are making any money at this??

Those are some great numbers to use, if you have them in your area.

This is awesome. Looks like they even connect your call for you... nice to skip the ads!

i've been using 800-Free411 for over a year. works great everytime! it has also been posted here a few times.

I have been using the text message version for 6 months in NYC and I have saved a ton. Free is better than $1.49 for a 411 call. I have never had a problem and it is always dead on for what I use it for. I hope this helped everyone.

Almost everyone in the blackberry community knows about this already, but for those that do not:
Beyond411 (formerly known as berry411)

http://thebogles.com/blog/projects/berry411/

This great application lets you search for weather, stock quotes, movie listings, flight arrival/departure times, jobs, directions, reverse phone lookups, sports scores, etc. If you're a blackberry user you need this application!



Also, for the windows mobile converts, there is rudimentary version of this that was created by the developers of pocket informant called Bogle411. That can be found here:

http://www.freewareppc.com/communication/bogle411.shtml

Sometimes the google text response lags a bit- 90% of the time instant though! There is also "4INFO". website http://www.4info.net/howto/

I have been using the text message option for a couple years. You can use it as a google search (not just 411) and get answers back right away. For example, say you wanted to know how many tablespoons are in a cup or the address for the restaturant or anything random. Send a text to GOOGL and the answer comes back within a minute or so (if not quicker). Its great. Also as a suggestion, the results have been better for me when looking for a phone number or address if I send the city along with the name or description.

Nice to have an ad-free alternative to Free 411. However, when I sampled the service, I found the voice spoke in very clipped syllables and the information was almost unintelligible. I'm hoping this will improve as the beta matures. Also, the service does not provide residential information (yet?) so until then Free 411 will still hold a slot on my speed dialer.

Thanks OP!

Cool, it is faster than free 411. I didn't have to listen to McD dollar menu ads or Flamingo Resorts ads. I just added it to my speed dial. I like that it will autoconnect you, too. Free 411 would only do that for one of their sponsors.

i've been using 800-Free411 for over a year. works great everytime! it has also been posted here a few times.

Found the Free 411, but noticed that it requires listening to ads. This doesn't require ad listening.

I've used this for a while. I use the text version to GOOGL (46645) from my cell phone all the time. It is pretty reliable for businesses, but only so so for residential listings. I find it's fastest to text the business name and then the zip code (or a zip code you know to be nearby if you don't know the exact zip).

That way you are texting "Chipotle 55401" for example rather than typing out the whole city name, and if the location you are looking for is actually in 55402 or 55403 it will still send it to you.

I have never received any spam or solicitation calls or texts from this service.

All the instructions and the commands the program will recognize are at this site.

http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/sms/

Almost everyone in the blackberry community knows about this already, but for those that do not:
Beyond411 (formerly known as berry411)

http://thebogles.com/blog/projects/berry411/

This great application lets you search for weather, stock quotes, movie listings, flight arrival/departure times, jobs, directions, reverse phone lookups, sports scores, etc. If you're a blackberry user you need this application!



Also, for the windows mobile converts, there is rudimentary version of this that was created by the developers of pocket informant called Bogle411. That can be found here:

http://www.freewareppc.com/communication/bogle411.shtml

Thanks for this information, too. Don't have a Blackberry (though my sister does -- not to self, tell sister!). And don't use windows mobile. Nonetheless, I'm not the ONLY person on SD, so I'm sure this will help others. Any additions that are equal are very appreciated!:bulb:

just tested it to call my office and the voice recognition worked perfect. I think I may put this in an email and send to all our employees. We have a huge 411 problem in our MD office. The first month with integrated access we eliminated our long distance bill but they racked up $300 in 411 calls which is ridiculous especially when everyone has a computer in front of them with sites such as switchboard.com.


if you have a decent pbx or voip in your office you can link the google's number to 411.

You could always do this on google.com . Just search for the business then click call. Put in your phone number and you will be connected free of charge. Although i never used it for this reason. I always just used that feature to prank people. Put in someone elses number and call them from 50 different businesses haha. fun prank. :lmao:

Good stuff, repped!

This has been posted a couple times already.

This has been posted a couple times already.

Google411 was just announced today. I did a query using Google Information, Google 411, Google411, and found nothing. If you find the one that has been posted elsewhere, please let me know where it is.

I once won a bet, and used GOOGL to prove it. We were dining at the Wolfgang's Steakhouse in Tribeca (NYC). While most of us ordered steak, two people ordered the Chilean Sea Bass. I proceeded to tell them that Chilean Sea Bass isn't actually a bass but some other fish whose name was kinda ugly, so they changed the name to something sexier, hence the name Chilean Sea Bass was born (I saw this on Food Network). No one believed me, and they insisted that the Chilean Sea Bass was actually a kind of bass. So I made a small bet with one of the guys. He asked the waiter, and the waiter didn't have a definitive answer. So I sent a text to 46645 (GOOGL):

define Chilean Sea Bass

Go here and try it for yourself:
http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/sms/

You can get definitions, 411 info, stock quotes, weather, flight updates, movie times, and SO MUCH MORE. Click on the link above for details.

I have cigular for my cell service provider. Everytime I make a 1-800 call. They charge me dearly. I don't remember how much. So make sure when you call from your cell to 800 numbers your cell service provider is not charging you. I believe 800 numbers is another company that cell phone companies have to pay. I could be wrong on that.

Google411 was just announced today. I did a query using Google Information, Google 411, Google411, and found nothing. If you find the one that has been posted elsewhere, please let me know where it is.
I don't mean to get nitpicky, but Google411 was launched (and announced) on Friday, April 6.

I have cigular for my cell service provider. Everytime I make a 1-800 call. They charge me dearly. I don't remember how much. So make sure when you call from your cell to 800 numbers your cell service provider is not charging you. I believe 800 numbers is another company that cell phone companies have to pay. I could be wrong on that.

Interesting. It's part of my regular minutes, when I dial a 1-800 number. I do it all of the time. I have Nationwide 450 Family Talk, in case that information helps.

I don't mean to get nitpicky, but Google411 was launched (and announced) on Friday, April 6.

Ooops. I guess the radio annoucement was out of date.

1-800-FREE411 has been around for a while as well. You have to listen to a 20 sec. ad I think though. Options are good though in case Goog doesn't work for some reason.

1-800-FREE-411 was nice in the beginning when nobody knew about it, they even connected your phone call for you. But now that people have picked up on it, the best you can do is have them text message you the number you requested... I'm lazy and selfish, sorry.

This is a great service! Works perfectly, better than 1800free411 because of the lack of ads!

This is great thanks

You can use Google Voice Local Search to make free long distance calls to any business in the US, as long as the business is listed.

Just dial 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) from any phone, say the city, state and name of the business. Then Google will connect your phone call for free. I just used this from a landline in California to call a business in New York. Worked perfectly! Awesome!

http://labs.google.com/goog411/
Welcome to Google Voice Local Search

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.

good one

http://local.live.com has had this feature since much longer and it works pretty well too. I prefer this UI to google maps. But I guess it depends from person to person.

I've used 1-800-GOOG-411 but its very buggy. If a street name is NE it reads it out as new england, instead of North east!

Try 1-800-555-8355 (Tell me) its much better .

first google gets a taste of your email, then they want to have records of what your voice sounds like.

niiiiice.

http://local.live.com has had this feature since much longer and it works pretty well too. I prefer this UI to google maps. But I guess it depends from person to person.

I've used 1-800-GOOG-411 but its very buggy. If a street name is NE it reads it out as new england, instead of North east!

Try 1-800-555-8355 (Tell me) its much better .

You can't use local.live.com while you're driving, and it CAN'T connect your call for free.

And Tell Me is not the same. Tell Me may have more features, but it takes much longer to get to the phone number you want. And Tell Me doesn't connect you for free, it just gives you the phone number. Also Google is cool in that it will send you a text message with the address and phone number so you don't have to write it down if you're driving.

The point of my post is that you can use Google to make free long distance calls using this service. There are obviously many many ways to look up a business phone number if that's all you need.

first google gets a taste of your email, then they want to have records of what your voice sounds like.

niiiiice.

Are you joking or paranoid? There is no way they can link a voice to a specific person. They have no idea WHO is using the phone, much different than email.

Are you joking or paranoid? There is no way they can link a voice to a specific person. They have no idea WHO is using the phone, much different than email.
They'd have to account for shared computers and shared emails, they can account for shared phones too. Reverse lookup and link your call to a name/address and there ya go. 800# are supposed to be able to pull your callerid even through a *67.

They'd have to account for shared computers and shared emails, they can account for shared phones too. Reverse lookup and link your call to a name/address and there ya go. 800# are supposed to be able to pull your callerid even through a *67.

Shared emails are rare, and pointless for Google's purposes. Google's just trying to target ads.

I seriously doubt Google is saving voice profiles and trying to match them with certain people. What would be the point of that? If you use this service all Google can know is that someone from a given number requested the info for a certain business. Using Google Voice has fewer consequences for you individually than using gmail or Google.com. The paranoia level of people these days is off the charts.

You can also get free calls to india by calling the customer service of most companies...:lmao:

You can also get free calls to india by calling the customer service of most companies...:lmao:
:lol2:

that's not a hot deal...
and thumb up your own post is looow...

.

You can't use local.live.com while you're driving,



Wrong: http://mobile.search.live.com/about/
It works great while driving from your cell.


and it CAN'T connect your call for free.

Wrong again, find a business listing on local.live.com and it has an option call for free.
Google added this feature recently, live search had it long back.


Also Google is cool in that it will send you a text message with the address and phone number so you don't have to write it down if you're driving.
.
Tellme reads it out to you. Why do you need a text message. And tell me does not pronounce 156th ave ne - "156th avenute New england"

I didn't know whether this would be properly placed in Hot Deals or Freebees.
I decided to put it in Hot Deals, as it is a service and not a tangible product.

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.

Here's the link: Google 411 Linky (http://labs.google.com/goog411/)

Enjoy! :cool:

Edit: Before posting this deal, I searched under Google 411 and didn't see a prior post. If this is a repost, it's not like I didn't try.

Repost as many are about to tell you... but still cool...

yes it is cool...

so is the search function on here...

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=176761&t=488865&highlight=google+411

WOW this works great I just tested it a few times....THANKS OP!!!!!!!! :woot:

Repost as many are about to tell you... but still cool...

If this is a repost, then show me da money! (post the link, so I can see why it didn't come up in my search and still doesn't).

BTW.... why the anonymous thumbs downs, people? Can you beat free?
If anyone else thinks this is pretty nifty, lets see some thumbs up for the thread, so everyone doesn't ignore this thread!

posted with highlighted term i searched with

If this is a repost, then show me da money! (post the link, so I can see why it didn't come up in my search and still doesn't).

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=42979&t=488865&highlight=411

amongst others.

It may be a repost but I never saw the first post, so thanks for reposting! I usually use 1-800-free411, but this looks like a better service because it connects you for free. It's very hard driving down the road with a cell phone trying to remember and dial the number you just heard.

If this is a repost, then show me da money! (post the link, so I can see why it didn't come up in my search and still doesn't).

BTW.... why the anonymous thumbs downs, people? Can you beat free?
If anyone else thinks this is pretty nifty, lets see some thumbs up for the thread, so everyone doesn't ignore this thread!

I did say it was a cool thing..but it was posted several days ago...

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=190386&t=488865&highlight=411

yes it is cool...

so is the search function on here...

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=176761&t=488865&highlight=google+411

Damned! So why didn't this thread come up when I searched under Google 411? Ah well! Hello? Mods? Can you hear me now? :lol:
Can I assume that someone has already hit the mod alert button, or should I do the honors?

Damned! So why didn't this thread come up when I searched under Google 411? Ah well! Hello? Mods? Can you hear me now?

:) It's not your fault... It was moved to the freebies forum... Still a very cool bit of info though!!!

Very cool. The text to speech engine is amazing good.

thanks

Yes, this is very cool, and I had NOT seen it posted before.
My daughter is gonna be SO impressed when I use this "trick" in front of her...

Toreros....yes, connect me please.....

THANKS!

Need directory assistance?

Google is testing a new free directory assistance search. It's not perfect yet, but you can give it a whirl by calling 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) from any phone.

If you call from your cell phone and want the details by SMS, just say "text message."

It's free to call and free to connect

http://www.consumerist.com/consumer/411/

ty 4 sho

This is experimental now, but great for those with cell phone who want free information with no ads to listen to. Courtesy of Google, try 1-800-G00411. Automated system searches for your no. online and provides number for listing you choose and if you want, they will transfer your call to the number you select. And hey, it is free!

Wow thanks a lot. I LOVE Google. Lately I have been using 1800 free 411 but it is getting to a point were there is three to four ads

Google's new feature allows you to get free 411 access. Not only that, you can choose how you want it. Over the phone or SMS on your cell.

Hope it helps more than a few :-).

LINKY (http://labs.google.com/goog411/#)

great service, i use it all the time... not really new, though. it's been around for a while. but it should definitely get some exposure on any message boards. take advantage of free stuff like this. another service i use all the time whenever i need spontaneous information is their text service...

http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/sms/

great for people like me who live off of text rather than calls.

repost: http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=25276&t=488865

Dude, I think this has been Months that this has been out. Still, it is pretty cool.

REPOST

Theres a bunch of Google services through your phone. For example, you can text GOOGL from your phone with your zipcode and movie title and it'll shoot back the upcoming times for the 3 nearest theaters playing that movie. Man I love this company.

worked flawlessly for me...thanks

Call 1800-Free-411 (1800-373-3411) and save on Directory assistance charges.

Okay I've been using them or a while now and did not realize how much money it has saved me until this past weekend I saw 5 411 calls on my GF's phone bill :(.

So I figured I'd let the SD community know about this as well if you do not already know it and like I said they work really good and at times even connect you for free if the number is a "Preferred" number.

Shahhere

I use it all the time. You have to listen to a short (15-30 second) advertisement but well worth it.

i use this practically daily.... they have live operators and everything! it's soooo easy!!

check this link for a demo on their site.

http://www.demo.com/demonstrators/demo2005fall/55041.php

Can u use this from ur cell phone & home phone?
and is it all free if u listen to an advertisement?

:confused:

Do u have to listen to an ad b4 they give u the #??

also, this works on pay phones for free, connects the call and everything, I know everyone has cell phones but this is a great alternative is yours is dead

just tried it for businesses and it works, don't know about people

I got an email from MyPoints today about 1800free411 with a link to where if you get a new person to use the service, they donate $1 to National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund.
Its a site called Pass the Ribbon.

http://www.free411.com/pink/?cm_mmc_o=atbyp%20VzyfY%20HFzbkCjC4YVBbEflCjCHFzbk %20gBEfwEfCjC2tzybfY%20VyBTyzF

I'm new and apologize if this has been posted before. I use this service all the time. It's great. Free 411 directory assistance calls. You do have to listen to a couple ads, but they are pretty short and if you call 411 as much as me, it's worth it. Number is: 1-800-FREE-411

I like some free 411

One of our favorite new Google features, Goog-411, graduated from Google Labs today. It’s a way of getting directory assistance without paying those outrageous fees associated with traditional 411 services. Simply dial 1-800-GOOG-411 and answer the automated questions to find who or what you are looking for. It’s quite intuitive and the results are spot on almost all of the time. Google’s celebrated the launch with a new website, and (at least around major metropolitan areas) there are ads all over the place.

Link (http://www.google.com/goog411/index.html)

Also, this works on pay phones for free, connects the call to businesses for free.

Google 411 is friggin' awesome, I love it. No more outrageous fees for calling regular 411, and to top it off the transfer you automatically (unlike FREE 411). I used it a few days ago to get movie show times from a theater a few towns over, worked like a charm:nod:

repost (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=35007&t=488865&highlight=Google+Free+411)

repost but still stank OP

I have been using 1-800-FREE-411 for about a year and it is awesome - I save $1 everytime I use it from my cell phone I make about twenty 411 calls per month so that is a big savings.

I will have to try GOOG-411 also but 800-FREE-411 has been good to me so far.

GOOG, amazing business. Great find

i also love texting google... you can find businesses like that too and even get directions

Yep, that and try Google SMS too; they helped me a lot and very convenient to use.

i also love texting google... you can find businesses like that too and even get directions

If you don't pay extra for your text messaging, http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/mobile/sms/ is worth and you can get weather, movie times, directions and a bunch of other things!! Google rules!! :lol:

i know this has been posted many times...as i found out about this 2 months ago from SD

here you go, from april 6

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=141832&t=488865&highlight=goog+411

crap, is it me, or google is down. sometimes i can access their site and sometimes i can't. it just say
The connection was reset

The connection to the server was reset while the page was loading.

happen on both firefox and ie

repost but still stank OP

Your "repost" post is a repost from an earlier post. However, all posts pointing out a repost are useless.

repost (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=35007&t=488865&highlight=Google+Free+411)


SMAX!

ooops, bumping!! :D

Like the other one, it should go under freebies. Nonetheless a slickFreebie!! :D

repost

They are going to make a killing with business dying to be listed in the top 3.

repost

Your "repost" post is a repost from an earlier post. However, all posts pointing out a repost are useless.
SMAX!

lol. you're funny... but that's true

I've been using GOOG 411 for a while It's the best. How awesome is it that 411 is no longer a chargeable call for anyone, even pay phones? There go the payphones :) Can you make GOOG 411 a My Fave and just have it connect you to all your calls? Free calls for everyone!!

sweet! :nod:

Microsoft has joined the party as well with 800-CALL-411 - http://lifehacker.com/software/411/microsoft-offers-live-search-411-mobile-updates-311254.php

this is stupid...this needs to be deleted....honestly...its not a deal either...its a freebie...wrong section

wow, ive never heard about this

This community is definitely divided. Either you love to type "repost" or you hate the people who type it.

People who type "repost" are the same people that want to tell other what they can and can't do. IE: "repost"ers are against abortion...etc.

By the way OP, I love the fact that you posted this info, I think it's super helpful.

:)

this is stupid...this needs to be deleted....honestly...its not a deal either...its a freebie...wrong section


It's a hot deal... you don't have to call 411 anymore... so it saves you $$$. I think it's in the right section.

: "repost"ers are against abortion...etc.


Maybe I missed the slickdeal on the crack you been smokin', but please, pass the pipe so I can see your point of view!

Maybe I missed the slickdeal on the crack you been smokin', but please, pass the pipe so I can see your point of view!

I wasn't being serious.

However, I'm offended by the fact that you called me a crack smoker.

Do any of these work for residential numbers??

I don't care if this is a repost or not. This is a great service that everyone should know about! I've been using it for about 6 months and it is fantastic!

If we dial googfree411, it even asks you if you'd like to be connected to the directory listing.. if we do that is the call going to be still a tollfree number? i.e., no charge?

I wasn't being serious.

However, I'm offended by the fact that you called me a crack smoker.

How do you know I was serious? I can play the same card as you...:nod:

Yeah. The Microsoft Live Search one seems to work pretty well too. (I just tried it, though I've been using Goog info for a while.) Unfortunately for Microsoft theirs puts a repetative inflection on the end of everything it says.

How do you know I was serious? I can play the same card as you...:nod:

Touche' :wave:


google rocks.

I always want to save money when I can.:nod:

Just tried this and it's AWESOME! REPPED!

'We only collect information necessary to improve our users' experience and improve the service. "
Interesting, would be nice if they specify.
Also how can you be listed on top three.

Attention OP: Thanks! I didn't see the original posts so this is new to me, rep for you!

Attention threadcrappers: Go screw! It's people like you that make others not want to post deals and useful information, for fear of offending the repost-police. Does it cost you money or something if there's a repost?

I love reposts!! Often times, I miss the initial postings, reposts are a blessing!

I wasn't being serious.

However, I'm offended by the fact that you called me a crack smoker.

How do you know I was serious? I can play the same card as you...:nod:

:lmao: nice burn.

I LOVE GOOGLE!!!! FREAKING SWEET!!! rep x 100 if i could give you

Attention threadcrappers: Go screw! It's people like you that make others not want to post deals and useful information, for fear of offending the repost-police. Does it cost you money or something if there's a repost?

How is following the official rules (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=35007&t=40596) threadcrapping?
"Repost!
If you spot a repost, provide a link to the original post.
Use ModAlert to report the post to the moderators."

Not having tons of repostings keeps the site cleaner. Encouraging folks to search before you post is the cardinal rule at every forum I've seen.

Threadcrappng is when you put down the deal posted. Learn the terminology. And lighten up a little.

just in case you missed it ,
repost :) LOL!! j/k rep op, i missed 1st time around

How is following the official rules (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=35007&t=40596) threadcrapping?
"Repost!
If you spot a repost, provide a link to the original post.
Use ModAlert to report the post to the moderators."

I agree that this should be done, but if you're going to type "repost" make sure that it hasn't already been done. No good can come from 20 people all with posts of just "repost".

great post!

I have been using 1-800-FREE-411 for about a year and it is awesome - I save $1 everytime I use it from my cell phone I make about twenty 411 calls per month so that is a big savings.

I will have to try GOOG-411 also but 800-FREE-411 has been good to me so far.

:iagree: One important difference; 1-800-FREE411 (1-800-373-3411) works for BOTH business AND residential. I'll not be reprogramming the information memory number in my phones unless/until Google does both too.

i can vouch that this is by far the best 411 and has been for a while since it was in beta/dev

the google team is creative and funny. i tried to use goog411 the other day and somehow got an error and it played a voice "whoops! you came across a nasty bug in the system! we're working hard etc etc" but it made me laugh even tho i didnt get the number i was calling for. called back and said all the same things and it worked so obviously it wasnt me!

Been using it for ages, works well...if you want, you can get a map sent to your phone (along with the business of your choice's phone number).

wow.. worked really well and fast. located my 7-eleven a few blocks away in Norman Oklahoma in about 10 seconds..

what are the numbers for "GOOG" on a PDA phone?

I will continue to use 800-FREE-411, as it connects to RESIDENTIAL listings as well. When asked "category" and I said "residential", they state they only cover BUSINESS listings. I do like the fact that they will connect for you, but want residential as well.

Do any of these work for residential numbers??

I heard on the radio that there is also 1-800-yellowpages that is free, but I haven't tried it.

Like the other one, it should go under freebies. Nonetheless a slickFreebie!! :D

An awful lot of people, like me, only check this forum and a deal like this is a Slick Deal.

for the PDA users, it's 1-800-466-4411.

I heard on the radio about 1-800-yellowpages also being a free 411 service, but I haven't tried it yet.

I wasn't being serious.

However, I'm offended by the fact that you called me a crack smoker.
I wasn't being serious either yet I'm offended you took me as being serious. Actually I'm not offended, just find it funny you thought I was serious haha.

An awful lot of people, like me, only check this forum and a deal like this is a Slick Deal.

What, you miss out on all the freebies? Noob! You complain that you only check 1 thread, and act like someone else has a problem?

Freebies go into the freebie section, and ones you pay money for go into the hotdeals section. Otherwise, what freebie isn't considered a hotdeal? But too many people are too broke (from too many Slickdeals), and banish themselves to the freebie section, at least until the next payday.

You don't have to go check multiple forums, anyways. Just go into your User Contol Panel, Edit Options, and under, "Exclude Forums from "Get New Posts", select all the non deal threads, like the podium, techsupport, and lounge.

Then when you click 'New Posts" on the forums menu, you get all the deals, not just from 1 thread. It makes Slickdeals, and thus life, a lot easier!

Thnks

What, you miss out on all the freebies? Noob! You complain that you only check 1 thread, and act like someone else has a problem?

Freebies go into the freebie section, and ones you pay money for go into the hotdeals section. Otherwise, what freebie isn't considered a hotdeal? But too many people are too broke (from too many Slickdeals), and banish themselves to the freebie section, at least until the next payday.

You don't have to go check multiple forums, anyways. Just go into your User Contol Panel, Edit Options, and under, "Exclude Forums from "Get New Posts", select all the non deal threads, like the podium, techsupport, and lounge.

Then when you click 'New Posts" on the forums menu, you get all the deals, not just from 1 thread. It makes Slickdeals, and thus life, a lot easier!

im at the edit option place, but i cannot find the exclude forums from get new posts. where is that?

EDIT:

OK So this has been around 7 months but was not previously posted on Slickdeals. I think it's useful for all who are still paying :eek: for your 411 calls.

I haven't tried it yet. I was previously using

1800-FREE 411 Which is OK (the number is free) but they don't connect your call. Google's (FREE) service connects your call.

http://www.google.com/goog411/

Dial 1-800-GOOG-411

Program it into your phone! :whee:

old and probably a repost

old and probably a repost

:shake: It is not a repost. It was never posted before.

About a year ago I posted about FREE 411 but this is a better service.

If someone finds it useful, then good for them. I bet a lot of people do NOT know about this and are paying $1.00 - $2.00 every time they make a 411 call. :eek:

Hooray for OLD news! hehe. I like to be reminded of oldies sometimes though.

Actually used it last-night for the first time... Unlike 1-800-Free-411, GOOG-411 will CONNECT you to the number instead of making you write it down or remember it...

ur about 7 months behind on news...start reading digg

Actually used it last-night for the first time... Unlike 1-800-Free-411, GOOG-411 will CONNECT you to the number instead of making you write it down or remember it...


I look up online..

I look up online..

What if you're not by a computer?

ur about 7 months behind on news...start reading digg

Well it wasn't posted here. So it's news here and maybe some people will find it useful. Saving $$ on a 411-call should be thumbs-up.

You guys are a tough crowd here. Just because it's old doesn't mean it isn't worthwhile for people here who don't know about it.

:horse:

I got rid of the words "New" so you guys can all lay off :lol:

thanks and repped. useful post for those of us who don't spend every day surfing our lives away on the net and haven't heard of it yet.

This is a Freebie not a Hot Deal. It's a repost.

thanks and repped. useful post for those of us who don't spend every day surfing our lives away on the net and haven't heard of it yet.

It's been out for 7 months, where have you been living? under a rock?

You don't have to surf the net to find this. I saw it advertised as well.

The only thing to remember is this will only look up business phone numbers. I have tried to look up individuals, in hope of being connected free, but I guess google thought ahead of time.

Word is getting out. 1-800-YellowPages
(1-800-935-5697) is FREE in your area.

From any phone, there's just one number to find restaurants, shops, hotels and more. Search local and nationwide listings by name, or search by category. No matter how you search — it's FREE. You don't even have to be an AT&T customer.

Make sure you are never caught without a number — program 1-800-YellowPages
(1-800-935-5697) into your phone now.

Get FREE directory assistance in AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA and WI.

This is a Freebie not a Hot Deal. It's a repost.



It's been out for 7 months, where have you been living? under a rock?

You don't have to surf the net to find this. I saw it advertised as well.

I haven't heard of it, and I'm here quite often.

Like I said in the OP I was using "Free 411" but they dont' connect the call.

I dont think it's the same as a freebie, seeing as how many people use 411 a few times a week and this isn't the same thing as a free sample of dish soap or a coupon for a free munchkin.

Plus a lot of people don't look at the freebies board... so it is useful here. There was a LOT of success a year ago in the "FREE411" post and a lot of people had the opportunity to learn about it.

So let people be happy to save some $$.

The only thing to remember is this will only look up business phone numbers.

EXACTLY. While GOOG-411 is a worthwhile service it simply does NOT replace the 411 service from your carrier because it ONLY provides "Yellow Pages" listings, no residential/personal lookups. But hey, it's free. For now.

In case you weren't aware, or don't frequent the Freebie's forum, a deal i like to post every so often is a small freebie to save you from spending $$ on 411 calls.

Use
1-800-GOOG-411 (800-466-4411)

I program it into my phone and it works great!

Another one that works is 1-800-Free-411. The only downside with Free 411 is they do NOT connect your call for you. Also, you have to listen to an advertisement. Goog411 is advertisement free.

I use this often! I love it! Now I don't pay over $1 for the same service with my telephone service provider.

Goog 411 will transfer you but won't give the number. If you need the number 1-800-Free-411 will give you the number, it won't transfer and you have to listen to ads. I Use them both depending on the situation

I use this all the time. When we need to find a # I grab the phone and my wife goes to look it up online. She has yet to beat me to the # before I'm being connected.

Anyone have the yellow pages number?