Free 411 service from google

by Bob on September 11, 2007


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rotary phone operator button Google is taking over the world. We all know it, some don’t like it, but I am trying to make the most of it. Admittedly, I am a Google junkie, but they just have so many great products.

One of the newest ones to their lineup is a 411 service. They use a voice recognition program similar to Jott.com to direct the calls. So you don’t actually talk to a person when you call, but if you get connected to the business that you need – who cares?

I think most cell phone companies charge at least a buck or two for this service. For the price, I think Google’s 411 is worth a try.

This is what Google has to say about it…

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

Dial from any phone
1-800-GOOG-411

(1-800-466-4411)

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.

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Lynnae @ Being Frugal September 12, 2007 at 7:06 am

Thanks for the head’s up! I’ll have to give it a try!

bob September 15, 2007 at 12:36 pm

I was telling a friend about this service and he said there is also another similar one called 1-800-free-411

I haven’t tried that one yet, but it is just another wonderful alternative to paying for a 411 service…

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