Dial Directory Assistance for Free
Locate and Call Businesses Anywhere in the USA at No-Cost
Mar 20, 2008
Tired of paying expensive directory assistance phone call charges? By using one of the services listed below, callers no longer have to pay expensive directory assistance fees again.
With these simple-to-use and convenient directories, finding a phone number anywhere in America is just a phone call away.
The following companies share some similarities, including voice-activated directory assistance for businesses in the United States, usable from any phone, at no-cost to the user. One service provides a variety of other services while others include audible advertisements, which could be annoying to some users.
(It is important to note, when using a voice activated service, background noise may interfere with phone calls).
GOOG-411
Google’s GOOG-411 is simple, fast, straight-forward, totally free.
- To use, dial 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) from any mobile phone or land-line phone
- Once the number is dialed, users provide the location (city and state) and business information by speaking clearly into the phone.
- For example, speak “Los Angeles, California, Movie Theaters” when prompted.
- Once the information is obtained, Google provides three options to users:
- Google will automatically connect the caller to the business at no cost
- If the caller is using a mobile device which includes text messaging, Google will provide further details on the business by sending a text message to the caller. Simply say “text message”
- For those with Internet capable mobile devices, Google will send a map of the area to the users cell phone by saying “Map It”
- The service is currently available for businesses only in the United States. However, the service does appear to work in some areas of Canada.
Microsoft’s Live Search411, or 1-800-Call411 (800-225-5411), includes other information the other listed companies do not offer. Live Search411 includes traffic maps, driving directions, movie information, weather and travel information are now available on the phone. All of the information is completely free and does not include any type of advertising. 800-Call411 is available anywhere in the United States.
- To begin, dial the 800 telephone number from any phone in the United States
- Automatically knows user location.
- Specify business or other services, which include weather, movies, travel and maps.
- Weather—Includes current conditions and offers extended forecast for specific locations
- Movies-Once the location is given, information includes new releases, movie ratings, show times, and includes ability to purchase tickets (surcharge fees apply)
- Travel - Includes air, hotels and rental cars info
- Traffic maps-Includes driving directions and traffic conditions sent to users by text messaging. Not available in all areas
- This service does not offer live assistance
800-FREE411 (800-373-3411) is unique as it offers free directory assistance for business, residential and government agencies. (The other agencies listed only offer information for businesses only).
- After dialing 800-Free411, callers listen to a short audio advertisement
- Directory assistance is available by phone and online
- The company plans to expand its service internationally in the future
- A new "Driving Directions" feature allows callers to retrieve directions via text message
- Compatible with Skype
It is important to mention, depending on individual phone plans, some charges may apply when using these services.
This information is invaluable for those stuck along the side of the road in need of emergency roadside assistance or other emergency needs. Besides saving money, the services listed above provide ease of use, peace-of-mind, and convenience.
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