Saturday, April 07, 2007

Google offers free directory assistance


Lifehacker reports that Google is offering a toll free directory service. You just dial 1-800-GOOG-411 and you can save yourself some 411 fees on your next phone bill and even your cell phone bill perhaps. I think any church should consider using such a service as I am sure those kind of calls do add up during a month's time. They also mention another service which is 1-800-FREE-411. I was not aware of either service, but I will be making the folks at church aware of this very useful tip.

" Goolge Labs just rolled out a Google Voice Local Search, which is basically a free 411 search along the lines of previously mentioned

1-800-FREE-411.

To use the local business search tool, pick up your phone and dial 1-800-GOOG-411. Like you'd expect, an automated operator starts asking you questions and you narrow in on what you're looking for. Once you get your results, Google can connect you to the business for free or say, "text message", and it'll send you details by SMS to your phone. And since you're sure to want to know all of the advanced shortcuts, be sure to check out the GOOG-411 cheatsheet."

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