# Free 411 from GOOGLE **URL:** \ **Category:** Vendor Marketplace\ **Created:** [May 7, 2007, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-411-from-google/28908 "2007-05-07T08:20:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2007, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-411-from-google/28908/1 "2007-05-07T08:20:26Z")
[http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1157435](http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1157435) > [@howardforums](#): > > Greetings, > I searched the forums and didn’t find a note on this, so I thought I would drop a line in here. **Google has a new, FREE directory information service that will pass you through (dial the number for you) if you want.** > This is a “bit” better than the official policy detailed on the **Verizon** website: > > Description > Directory assistance with automatic call completion. An operator will assist you when you request numbers, addresses and information for anything from restaurants and movies to the nearest florist. Simply press 4-1-1 and SEND from your handset. $1.49 per call plus airtime. > > Given that great “deal,” here’s a number you will want to add to your “Contacts” > **1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411)** > Google has made a move that likely spells the beginning of the end for high-priced Directory Information services. It’s just in the opening phase, so this is basically a “search for businesses” service right now. > Here’s a bit of how Google describes it… > > More information here: > [Google 411 Voice Local Search Service…](http://labs.google.com/goog411/index.html) > [“Cheat Sheet” for Using Google 411](http://groups.google.com/group/goog411/web/goog411-cheat-sheet) > Edit: **TIP: When calling, enter your zipcode on the keypad after you are connected to define the area where you want to search.** > Hope that helps! > As part of our ongoing effort to make the world’s information universally accessible, we’re testing a free service called Google Voice Local Search. Using this service, you get fast access to the same local information you’d find on Google Maps. But you don’t need a computer, you don’t need an Internet connection, and you don’t even need to use your cell-phone keypad. It’s voice-activated, and you can access it from any phone (mobile or landline), in any location, at any time. > > Here are a few of the features: > > - You can find a business listing by category. Just say “pizza,” for example. > - You can send the listing details to your mobile phone via SMS. > - The service is fully automated, so it doesn’t rely on human operators. > - It connects you directly to the business, free of charge. However, your telephone company may apply regular charges for making a phone call or receiving an SMS. > > 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 our user’s requests and at finding the businesses they are looking for. It’s currently only available in English, in the US, for US business listings. ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2007, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-411-from-google/28908/2 "2007-05-07T08:32:22Z")
:tup: no more 1.49 connects from vzw! ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2007, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-411-from-google/28908/3 "2007-05-07T08:36:46Z")
Google=Skynet you fuckers thought i was kidding. ---
**Author:** ![Bigairskier1580](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigairskier1580/32/7612_2.png) [@Bigairskier1580](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bigairskier1580)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2007, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-411-from-google/28908/4 "2007-05-07T08:45:30Z")
Well, there are a ton of free 411 places now, but add anohter to the list! :tup: It’s easy to remember too. ---
**Author:** ![badazzss](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19adc/32.png) [@badazzss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/badazzss)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2007, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-411-from-google/28908/5 "2007-05-07T08:52:38Z")
that’s some crazy shit… ---
**Author:** ![Supraman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/supraman/32/7307_2.png) [@Supraman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Supraman)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2007, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-411-from-google/28908/6 "2007-05-07T09:53:17Z")
1-800-free-411 ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2007, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-411-from-google/28908/7 "2007-05-07T10:01:13Z")
^ That one works well, except they won’t connect you so you have to write down the number then dial it. I’m sure google will have this working 100% in no time. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2007, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-411-from-google/28908/8 "2007-05-07T10:07:32Z")
google is the shit ---
**Author:** ![Supraman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/supraman/32/7307_2.png) [@Supraman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Supraman)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2007, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-411-from-google/28908/9 "2007-05-07T10:23:40Z")
[quote=“JayS,post:7,topic:28908"”] ^ That one works well, except they won’t connect you so you have to write down the number then dial it. I’m sure google will have this working 100% in no time. [/quote] truth, and u have to listen to some ad, usually mcdonalds or something. but hey, its free :headbang: ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2007, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-411-from-google/28908/10 "2007-05-07T10:24:40Z")
wow, its like 30 seconds of reading. yes, google will connect you at no charge ---
**Author:** ![Supraman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/supraman/32/7307_2.png) [@Supraman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Supraman)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2007, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-411-from-google/28908/11 "2007-05-07T10:29:24Z")
adding it to my contacts now, i wonder how long it will be “experimental”… anyone try it yet? work in our area? cant really try it right now.