Just discovered a free 411 directory assistance from Free411.com. It's pretty cool, I just called it and
it asks city and state. It repeats what you said in a female voice and asks if what she said is correct. You simply say "yes" or even "correct" and it will recognize your affirmative reply using speech recognition. Then it asks whether it is a government, business or residential listing. Then you state what you want to lookup and it tells you the phone number and will automatically connect the call if you simply state on the line - all free of charge.I will never pay for 411 directory assistance on my cell phone ever again!
This 411 service is great for VoIP users too that don't have 411 service. I know my home Vonage line doesn't do 411, so I can use this instead. Skype users can also use this 800 number to connect the call. Too bad Skype doesn't charge less per minute for 800 numbers - if they did then you could save money by always dialing though Free411.com's service. Of course, that wouldn't be very nice to Free411.com since they pay for the call.
(Note: They are ad supported - a short 5-10s audio ad is played before the call is connected)
Other free 411 directory assistance services include:
800-GOOG411 by Google
800-411-METRO by inFreeDA
800-the-info
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Thanks Tom, I can use this. I need to call a lost friend in Colorado. Note: Skype does allow free 1-800 number calling. Here's the link from a few months ago:
https://share.skype.com/blog/products_and_services/free_calls_to_toll-free_phone_numbers_global_beta/
Your Vonage line doesn't do 411? All Vonage phones have 411 service. http://vonage.com/no_flash/features.php?feature=411
Well I'll be. Last time I tried 411 on my home Vonage line many moons ago it didn't work. And since now I refuse to pay for 411 any more (I use http://yp.yahoo.com or other sites) I've never tried Vonage's 411 since those many moons ago.
So now the question is, how much is Vonage's 411 service? $0.50? $0.75?
nevermind. checked the link you sent. $0.99 for 411? Highway robbery I tell ya!
hey hey 411 directory assistance
The voice-automated system by 1-800-FREE411 is frustrating! So far the best FREE 411 service I found, with LIVE operators:
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1-800-411-METRO >> by Infreeda
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They have super friendly live operators, offer nationwide listings, and are advertiser supported. Many people balk at advertiser supported services, but I have found the ads very unobtrusive and well-placed. Save $1.50 to listen to 10 second ad, sign me up!
I found this site. Its a Skype Directory for people and businesses on skype.
You can add a listing for free.
http://www.skype-directory.com
I found the american airlines ticket office in Ha Noi, Viet Nam there.
Hey...I just tried this with a business listing in the Chicago area and they just told me the number, then said, "goodbye!"
Do I have to do something to have them automatically connect me? thanks in advance...Carl
TRY 1-800 411 metro- it better and it connects you for free
can any one tell me any website which allowed to free international calling frm pc??
thx
>>can any one tell me any website which allowed to free international calling frm pc??
You can try Gizmoproject.com or Jajah.com. Both offer free calling from your PC.
1-800FREE411 has both live operators and an automated system and they offer nationwide listings. I think they're great. My mom turned me on to them and I haven't paid for a 411 call since.
I try to find a 411 for my skype.
since mike & kathey luksich been move out
so i need a new address and new phone number ok
let me know ok
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Mike Donato
Free411 is what i've been using since is saw it the nytimes. Never had a problem with the voice system but i've spoken to operators. my cell bill has definitely gone down. it's quick and FREE.
I've been using 800-the-info. It's pretty good and they have operator support. Love 'em.
Free411 dropped that a while ago so you have to suffer through their (sometimes) crappy automation. Forget it if there's noise around you.
Most of the free services have gone to automation-only. I use 1-800-411-SAVE (7283). Live agents only, no automation, business *and* residential and I get connected to my number. Best service I've found to date.
GO TO: www.800oncall.com and sign up for only 4,95 a month unlimited concierge services that offers MORE than normal 411 calls!! I use it and the service is GREAT!! Telephone Concierge Services! Unlimited Directory Assistance for ONLY 4,95 a month!!
I'm gonna second (third?) 1800-free-411, because it offers driving dirs for cellphone users. Just ask and it'll text you the directions, no charge. Useful when you don't have a fancy net-phone
hey guys.... if you are really after free 411 that does business as well as residential numbers.. try this... dial 1-800-411 7283....it works!!!! fast and friendly operators..go ahead!!! you have nothing to lose... :-)
i did... and i'm savin a lot!!!
I've been using 1800-411-SAVE for quite sometime and my phone bills went down dramatically. Their service is really fast too. Like Phillip said, "you have nothing to lose" and I would add to that line with "but more to SAVE!"
I am also using 1800411-SAVE. Im talking to a live operator and they can give me my number fast. They can even search for residential phones. Just give them the info and they will do the magic for you.
Check out the video at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLvUGXL4oCY
I've been using 1-800-411-SAVE for a long time and it works for me very well. I dont regret spending a few seconds to listen to those advertisement because in return I get very good service and accurate phone numbers. Never did I have a bad experience. 411SAVE is a must try!
I love 800-411-SAVE.....................I'm a people person, not a "press 1 for English" type of person!!! Saving money and getting serviced by a human, there really isn't anything more one could ask for.
800-411SAVE...a little time spend (like a few seconds only) listening to some adverticement but in exchange of a the correct number of the listing that im looking for...thats what you call being smart and practical person!!!! love it!!! use it!!!
I hate using those automated 411 service, its just a big waste of time. 1-800-411-SAVE is the best in this area... its fast, it slick and above all its FREE!
I totally agree with you guys . Based on my experience with directory assistance, you either have to pay through your nose or have to listen to a dumb machine to get a listing. I'm happy to share I've found 800-411-SAVE which is supported by friendly live operators and best of all its completely free! Yes, it ROCKS indeed!
1-800-411 SAVE is FANTASTIC! It's really free. You cant get fast and accurate information thru thier live and friendly operator, may it be business, residential or government listing. They even assisted me with the direction when I got lost yesterday while looking for a restaurant.That was absolutely awesome!
Yeah it's FREE alright??? Maybe it is FREE for Yellow Pages Businesses, but NOT TRUE FOR "FIND SOMEONE". Don't be fooled by the word FREE for sure. Anyway, it is FREE to search and even find a person, but when they are found that is another story, that is when they HOLD THERE HAND OUT FOR UR MONEY TO CROSS THE PALM OF THEIR HANDS FIRST, before they let you have the number. What a bunch of false advertising, someone should bring some good law suites and stop all this "SO CALLED FREEEEEEEEEE STUFF" ON THE INTERNET WHEN IN FACT NOTHING IS FREEEEEEEEEE!