Google 411? Google offers 411 Service

Here is a video demonstrating Google's 411 service.

Using: Using GOOG-411

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When it comes to cell phones, rates for 411 calls have never been pretty. For instance:

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Wireless Carriers

$1.49 Verizon Wireless

$1.75 Virgin Mobile

$1.79 Sprint Nextel

$1.49 U.S. Cellular

$1.49 T-Mobile

$1.79 Cingular

$1.75 AT&T

$1.50 Alltel

Long Distance Providers

$1.25 Verizon

$2.49 VarTec

$2.49 Sprint

$1.99 AT&T

$3.49 MCI

Now there are other providers of free 411 services, but one new kid on the block is Google's own GOOG-411. Not only is it free, but it is add free as of this writing. Also, it is a toll free call and it connects you at no additional charge.

Once you find your listing, just say "text" and it will send a text to the cell number you called from, if it is an SMS enabled phone.Here's a tutorial and a video follows:

Call 1-800-GOOG-411. (That's 1-800-466-4411). Say where you are and what you're looking for. GOOG-411 will connect you with the business you choose. For the fastest and most simple experience, use the hints below:

At any point in the call:
To go back	say "go back"	All phones
To start over	say "start over" or press *	All phones

When prompted for your query:
To enter city and state and business name or category	say the full names for example, "Joe's Pizzeria Palo Alto California"	All phones
To enter a zip code	say it or enter with keypad	All phones
To spell a business name	press 1 and spell with keypad for example, TOYS would be 8697	All phones

When given results:
To navigate between results	say or press the listing number	All phones
To receive an SMS	say "text message"	Mobile phones only
To receive a map link	say "map it"	Mobile phones only
To get more details	say "details"	All phones
To get help	say "help"	All phones

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