http://www.free411.com

It seems to be advertising based, but good find OP! I hadn't heard of this. Rep pt.

EDIT: I must whore some rep points around first.

great service, thanks op!

:bump:
1-800-free411

all u have to do is when u call 411... ask for a "verbal' listing... meaning no machines... they have to tell you... and they dont charge... trust me i work for a telco

I found this... pretty easy way to save $2.00 when getting directory assistance from your cell phone. Just send your question as a text message, ex. "pizza chicago" or "pizza 60608" to the number 2SNAP (27627) and you'll get the results back in seconds.

They also offer the option to connect the call for free. Since text messages only cost like 5 cents it's much cheaper than calling 411. Pretty easy... as long as you're not driving at the time, in which case it can be tough to text! They also do like horoscopes and pick-up lines and stuff: http://upsnap.com

And google and yahoo have this as well... :nod:

I found this... pretty easy way to save $2.00 when getting directory assistance from your cell phone. Just send your question as a text message, ex. "pizza chicago" or "pizza 60608" to the number 2SNAP (27627) and you'll get the results back in seconds.

They also offer the option to connect the call for free. Since text messages only cost like 5 cents it's much cheaper than calling 411. Pretty easy... as long as you're not driving at the time, in which case it can be tough to text! They also do like horoscopes and pick-up lines and stuff: http://upsnap.com

And google and yahoo have this as well... :nod:

Your title is misleading ^

I found this... pretty easy way to save $2.00 when getting directory assistance from your cell phone. Just send your question as a text message, ex. "pizza chicago" or "pizza 60608" to the number 2SNAP (27627) and you'll get the results back in seconds.

They also offer the option to connect the call for free. Since text messages only cost like 5 cents it's much cheaper than calling 411. Pretty easy... as long as you're not driving at the time, in which case it can be tough to text! They also do like horoscopes and pick-up lines and stuff: http://upsnap.com

And google and yahoo have this as well... :nod:

Here is the thread for completely free 411 which was posted 09-27-2005, 11:43 AM by kel_be

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=139523&highlight=411

I also like this service:

This is the best thing since sliced bread!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1-800-FREE-411 or 800-373-3411 revolutionizes the 411 (directory assistance) marketplace by offering consumers a FREE alternative to the high cost service provided by traditional carriers. In addition, FREE411.COM on the Internet provides consumers with an easy to use Web-based destination for telephone number lookups. National and local merchants sponsor this service with a 12-second audio jingle about their services, which are played to consumers at the point they make a 411 request for a business in their category.

You can also have them put the call thru for free if you do not have a pen and paper handy when you are on a cell phone.

Jingle Networks, Inc.

Check out the info at both of these sites:

http://www.free411.com/index.htm

http://www.demo.com/demonstrators/de...all/55041.html

I also like this service:

This is the best thing since sliced bread!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1-800-FREE-411 or 800-373-3411 revolutionizes the 411 (directory assistance) marketplace by offering consumers a FREE alternative to the high cost service provided by traditional carriers. In addition, FREE411.COM on the Internet provides consumers with an easy to use Web-based destination for telephone number lookups. National and local merchants sponsor this service with a 12-second audio jingle about their services, which are played to consumers at the point they make a 411 request for a business in their category.

You can also have them put the call thru if you do not have a pen and paper handy when you are on a cell phone.

Jingle Networks, Inc.

Check out the info at both of these sites:

http://www.free411.com/index.htm

http://www.demo.com/demonstrators/de...all/55041.html
Thanks for the info, I will try this service

Similar to 411 directory assistance, but this one is for FREE.

link-
http://www.free411.com/

This is what they say on their website:
Did you know that consumers pay an average of $1.25 each time they dial 411? Sometimes, the per-call price is as high as $3.49! With 1-800-FREE411, you can stop wasting your money when it could be FREE.

When you call 1-800-FREE411, you’ll discover top-rated local businesses, hear exclusive special offers, and get connected to businesses free of charge – all at the push of a button.

Ive used this and its easy and free just haveta listen to an ad for like 30 secs and they even connect you for free.

Ive used this and its easy and free just haveta listen to an ad for like 30 secs and they even connect you for free.

Closer to 5 seconds

cool i'll have to try next time...better than that google sms i think

cool i'll have to try next time...better than that google sms i think

yes, definitely better than google. i hate typing long SMS's. this one is way better...esp for people who don't have cell phones or those who want to use a land line.

I've been told multiple times to repost this offer here... this time I'll listen to eastboca:

http://www.free411.com

Directory Assistance Calls Add Up
Did you know that consumers pay an average of $1.25 each time they dial 411? Sometimes, the per-call price is as high as $3.49! With 1-800-FREE411, you can stop wasting your money when it could be FREE.

When you call 1-800-FREE411, you’ll discover top-rated local businesses, hear exclusive special offers, and get connected to businesses free of charge – all at the push of a button.

Search the Internet
If you prefer to search online for residential or business listings, FREE411.com offers you the most accurate data on the Internet. Most phone data on most phone number search web sites is at least 90 days old. But phone carriers make 400,000 updates to directory assistance every day and FREE411.com uses the same, real time data that the carriers use. It costs us little more to bring you this service, but we think you’ll appreciate the quality.

Original Post (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=139523&highlight=411)

Ummm, this works if you don't mind listening to mind altering "brief audio advertisements".

It won't have the information you need, but they will get $$$$ for you listening to their "pitches"


Blaaahhhhhhhhh!

Thank you OP, I never knew this service existed! :hug:
I will program it into my cell phone so I won't forget...
Rep point to you!

This was just posted earlier - looks like someone beat you to the repost! http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=156353

yep, repost

i got charged $15 by my provider their 411 directory service
nuff said

Even though this thread starter posted first, kel_be had more details, so I'm including his post below.

I've been told multiple times to repost this offer here... this time I'll listen to eastboca:

http://www.free411.com

Directory Assistance Calls Add Up
Did you know that consumers pay an average of $1.25 each time they dial 411? Sometimes, the per-call price is as high as $3.49! With 1-800-FREE411, you can stop wasting your money when it could be FREE.

When you call 1-800-FREE411, you’ll discover top-rated local businesses, hear exclusive special offers, and get connected to businesses free of charge – all at the push of a button.

Search the Internet
If you prefer to search online for residential or business listings, FREE411.com offers you the most accurate data on the Internet. Most phone data on most phone number search web sites is at least 90 days old. But phone carriers make 400,000 updates to directory assistance every day and FREE411.com uses the same, real time data that the carriers use. It costs us little more to bring you this service, but we think you’ll appreciate the quality.

Speed dial set, rep point given. Thanks!

It's amazing how this is posted less than 1 day after it showed up in a thread about the Google sms info services.

Google Thread from yesterday (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=155985)

i got charged $15 by my provider for this bullshit

nuff said

uh...i don't think it's "nuff said". can you tell us what provider you're with and why they charged you?

i got charged $15 by my provider for this bullshit

nuff said
What the hell are you talking about?

Yeh I also would like to know the details of what you're talking about..

It's amazing how this is posted less than 1 day after it showed up in a thread about the Google sms info services.

Google Thread from yesterday (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=155985)

i've been using GOOGLE sms for over 6 months. i just assumed that the whole world already knew about GOOGLE SMS and 800-free411.

i saw your thread on google sms and the replies and realised how people werent yet aware of it. thank you for posting the GOOGLE thread, else i would have never come up with this one. :)

uh...i don't think it's "nuff said". can you tell us what provider you're with and why they charged you?

13.40 for 9 calls

i got charged $15 by my provider for this bullshit

nuff said

t-mobile -- i was trying to dial 611 to reach customer service but i dialed 411 instead by mistake...and was charged $1.99 for it. very expensive!!

13.40 for 9 calls

You may want to be clear... Did you dial 1-800-free411 AND you wre charged for those calls or did you dial directory assistance and get charged. If it's the latter than ya it should be expected. If they charged you for 800-Free411 than I'd be suprised and think people would want to know.

You leave a lot to be assumed in your posts...

13.40 for 9 calls


are you talking about calling directory assisstance through your phone service provider, or are you saying the 1800 free-411 is a LOAD OF B*LLSH*T and that is where they charged you?

your explanations are terrible...

13.40 for 9 calls

I don't see how Cingular can charge you for 9 calls to directory assistance for dialing a 1-800 number...

If you called 411, then you did use their directory assistance and were charged acordingly...


If I dialed 1-800-best-buy and asked them to open a phone book and look up someones information, would the phone company charge me for directory assistance as well? (not that best buy would ever help a customer, because as we all know, we are just minor nusances that they have to 'deal with')


Unless you are complaining that you were charged in the past for using directory assistance and are now thrilled that their is a new service for free assistance...

*shurg*

Eather way, I've never used 411, and don't plan to even with a free option... Guess if I am ever in a bind I would be glad to have an option.

saw it yesterday as an ad on FW.
should have posted. I guess it is SD material.
F the FW. SD.

You may want to be clear... Did you dial 1-800-free411 AND you wre charged for those calls or did you dial directory assistance and get charged. If it's the latter than ya it should be expected. If they charged you for 800-Free411 than I'd be suprised and think people would want to know.

You leave a lot to be assumed in your posts...

i believe he is talking about 411, not free411. no cell phone service would ever charge for calling a 1-800 number.

no man my bad

Cingular charged me for their directory service 14 bucks. Therefor this thing will come in handy for me

wooohoo nice!!goin 2 save my lotsa money in da future!!thanx!!

i believe he is talking about 411, not free411. no cell phone service would ever charge for calling a 1-800 number.

That is not exactly true. I happen to work for a cellular company, and a toll free number is not the same as an airtime free number. You may want to doublecheck that bill and see if you were billed airtime.

You may want to be clear... Did you dial 1-800-free411 AND you wre charged for those calls or did you dial directory assistance and get charged. If it's the latter than ya it should be expected. If they charged you for 800-Free411 than I'd be suprised and think people would want to know.

You leave a lot to be assumed in your posts...


OK guys, I have to back up HamsterShaver on this... it's so annoying when people reply complaining about things because they didn't read well or think about it first...

It's pretty obvious that he got charged $13.40 by his cell phone provider for making 9 calls, and he's happy he heard about this 1-800-free411 service. His first message said:

"i got charged $15 by my provider for this bullshit

nuff said"


Then, when someone replied who his provider is and how much they charged, he said:

"13.40 for 9 calls"

AND he posted his bill to show you it was cingular. No one ever mentioned getting charged for using 1-800-free411 for any calls. I dont know how people got confused, even though he said "by my provider" and posted his bill too! :rolleyes:

Sorry if I sound mean, but c'mon! Wasting a perfectly good post on nothing!! :lol:

That is not exactly true. I happen to work for a cellular company, and a toll free number is not the same as an airtime free number. You may want to doublecheck that bill and see if you were billed airtime.

i know, what i meant was no cellular service would charge you more than the "air time" for calling a 1-800 number. when my cellular service charges me airtime even for checking my voice mail, i wouldn't expect them to let me call a 1-800 number for free.

OK guys, I have to back up HamsterShaver on this... it's so annoying when people reply complaining about things because they didn't read well or think about it first...

It's pretty obvious that he got charged $13.40 by his cell phone provider for making 9 calls, and he's happy he heard about this 1-800-free411 service. His first message said:

"i got charged $15 by my provider for this bullshit

nuff said"


Then, when someone replied who his provider is and how much they charged, he said:

"13.40 for 9 calls"

AND he posted his bill to show you it was cingular. No one ever mentioned getting charged for using 1-800-free411 for any calls. I dont know how people got confused, even though he said "by my provider" and posted his bill too! :rolleyes:

Sorry if I sound mean, but c'mon! Wasting a perfectly good post on nothing!! :lol:


Agreed.

yes, definitely better than google. i hate typing long SMS's. this one is way better...esp for people who don't have cell phones or those who want to use a land line.

Why would I want to listen to an ad for 30 sec? SMS is simple... DO people w/o cell phones not have internet or a phone book?:confused:

Don't get me wrong, I use this service, have been for about a month, but I'd say 1 out of 10 phone numbers don't work...usually out of service or fax lines...and I am not talking about small companies...for example, Circuit City in the town I wanted was a fax until I called the real 411.

If its important and you need it ASAP, 411.
If you have time to spare and don't mind getting a wrong # here and there, use this 800-411.

Erik

No more long distance calls for me!!!! u rock. even though i get free long distance with vonage :)

Now this is awesome. I can't tell you how many times I’ve cringed over having to dial 411 when out somewhere as i get charged more than a buck every time (i believe). Freakin thieves! So this is such an awesome thing, i hope it lasts!

Awesome post OP, rep to you!

Awesome!! Thanks

Don't get me wrong, I use this service, have been for about a month, but I'd say 1 out of 10 phone numbers don't work...usually out of service or fax lines...and I am not talking about small companies...for example, Circuit City in the town I wanted was a fax until I called the real 411.

If its important and you need it ASAP, 411.
If you have time to spare and don't mind getting a wrong # here and there, use this 800-411.

Erik

Thanks for posting that Erik. That's good to know. I'll still give it a try because it's usually for numbers that aren't needed asap..like restaurants for reservations and things like that.

No more long distance calls for me!!!! u rock. even though i get free long distance with vonage :)


So you can call your friend even using this? How? Thanks.

just call the number and ask for the listing....they will connect you for free right?

just call the number and ask for the listing....they will connect you for free right?

i am sure they will connect it for free only if it is a local call.

if they connect to long distance for free as well, i can call them and ask to connect to my mom's number each time i want to talk to her... :lol:

Even though this thread starter posted first, kel_be had more details, so I'm including his post below.

her post. :no:

Now take Skype which lets you call 800 numbers for free and add on 1800 free 411 and you have free calling for all listed phone numbers.

This was posted on some weblog a month or so ago....not my idea but I used it and it works great....

Dan

t-mobile -- i was trying to dial 611 to reach customer service but i dialed 411 instead by mistake...and was charged $1.99 for it. very expensive!!

If you didn't request a number from 411 when you mistakenly called 411 instead of 611, call T-Mobile Customer Care at 611 and tell them you were trying to call Customer Care and accidentally called Directory Assistance. They should credit you for the $1.99 or at least give you some free minutes or something.

Don't get me wrong, I use this service, have been for about a month, but I'd say 1 out of 10 phone numbers don't work...usually out of service or fax lines...and I am not talking about small companies...for example, Circuit City in the town I wanted was a fax until I called the real 411.

If its important and you need it ASAP, 411.
If you have time to spare and don't mind getting a wrong # here and there, use this 800-411.

Erik

The only IMPORTANT number you would need would be 911, and if you need to call directory assistance to get the number for 911, then you're in trouble :lol:

But yes, it should be expected to not get the numbers right everytime, and freaking 411 has connected me to the wrong places countless times before, and i hate them not giving out the number, because the nsometimes the line is busy or gets disconnected, and i dont have a way to call them back.

I called a couple of times, no ad whatsoever. It did however use a couple of seconds to tell you how to automatically get the last number requested. It's all automated but if it doesn't understand you or have the listing, it sends you to an operator. Oh, and as for why use this when you can SMS? Not everyone has SMS. Very good free service IMO. Rep Point.

OK guys, I have to back up HamsterShaver on this... it's so annoying when people reply complaining about things because they didn't read well or think about it first...

It's pretty obvious that he got charged $13.40 by his cell phone provider for making 9 calls, and he's happy he heard about this 1-800-free411 service. His first message said:

"i got charged $15 by my provider for this bullshit

nuff said"


Then, when someone replied who his provider is and how much they charged, he said:

"13.40 for 9 calls"

AND he posted his bill to show you it was cingular. No one ever mentioned getting charged for using 1-800-free411 for any calls. I dont know how people got confused, even though he said "by my provider" and posted his bill too! :rolleyes:

Sorry if I sound mean, but c'mon! Wasting a perfectly good post on nothing!! :lol:



GJ man, pplz these days

It's pretty obvious that he got charged $13.40 by his cell phone provider for making 9 calls, and he's happy he heard about this 1-800-free411 service. His first message said:

"i got charged $15 by my provider for this bullshit

nuff said"


Then, when someone replied who his provider is and how much they charged, he said:

"13.40 for 9 calls"

AND he posted his bill to show you it was cingular. No one ever mentioned getting charged for using 1-800-free411 for any calls. I dont know how people got confused, even though he said "by my provider" and posted his bill too! :rolleyes:

Sorry if I sound mean, but c'mon! Wasting a perfectly good post on nothing!! :lol:

"i got charged $15 by my provider for this bullshit

nuff said"

You see, 'this' is abstract. It could be talking about his own '411' expirance or (the more obvious, as it is what this threads topic is) '1-800-free411'.

So you see, the reason for the confusion is the OP was not clear about what 'this' was pointing to...

her post. :no:
My apologies to the young lady.

*Hoping you don't correct me and tell me that she's old. :lol:*

"i got charged $15 by my provider for this bullshit

nuff said"

You see, 'this' is abstract. It could be talking about his own '411' expirance or (the more obvious, as it is what this threads topic is) '1-800-free411'.

So you see, the reason for the confusion is the OP was not clear about what 'this' was pointing to...
I agree! :wave:

Why would I want to listen to an ad for 30 sec? SMS is simple... DO people w/o cell phones not have internet or a phone book?:confused:
There's a simple reason for this. Not everyone has a text messaging plan. So if you have a provider such as VZW (like I do), they'll rape you both ways - 10 cents up and 10 cents back down. That's 20 cents. Make a few 411 Google text message requests and it can add up to a few bucks.

Now by calling the 800#, as long as you don't go over the limit in terms of peak minutes, it's basically a free service. Not to mention you don't have to spend 2 hours text messaging but instead can speak, which is much more efficient.

"i got charged $15 by my provider for this bullshit

nuff said"

You see, 'this' is abstract. It could be talking about his own '411' expirance or (the more obvious, as it is what this threads topic is) '1-800-free411'.

So you see, the reason for the confusion is the OP was not clear about what 'this' was pointing to...

Hamstershaver, I'm gonna add my 2 cents here. I totally got what you said. You were charged from your provider for using YOUR PROVIDER'S 411. I really don't understand what all the confusion is about.

Not to sound ignorant, but I didn't even notice that there was an ad. In fact, I called twice today and the only "ad" was for themselves, stating who they are, and it lasted about 5 seconds.

It was quick and accurate and from beginning to end took about 25 seconds.

Is the 800-FREE-411 service available 24/7?

Visit 411metro.com for all the details. You simply call 1-800-411-6387 and tell them the company name, city, and state and they give you the number and offer to connect you for free.

Link:
http://www.411metro.com/
also:
http://www.free411.com/

When you call 1-800-FREE411, you’ll discover top-rated local businesses, hear exclusive special offers, and get connected to businesses free of charge – all at the push of a button.


http://www.free411.com/learnmore.html

how many times does this need to be posted on here? USE THE SEARCH BUTTON BEFORE YOU POST

how many times does this need to be posted on here? USE THE SEARCH BUTTON BEFORE YOU POST

quit your whining, and cut him some slack....he's a beginner
don't you have anything better to do?

I thought the repost police was supposed to create a link to the original post?

I thought the repost police was supposed to create a link to the original post?
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=56896&t=165464

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=56896&t=156353&highlight=411

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=56896&t=154212&highlight=411

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=56896&t=139523&highlight=411

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=56896&t=84135&highlight=411

just a few

And I'm spent.

quit your whining, and cut him some slack....he's a beginner
don't you have anything better to do?
We were all beginners at one point, and we were ALL told to read the FAQ, plus the system tells you when your posting is similar to an already posted item warning you it might be a relist....no excuse to me.

why couldnt you tel em' politely about the repost? if its that big of a deal, you saw the subject of the thread, so skip it and don't read it. everyone makes mistakes, and that's no excuse for anybody to be a jerk.

And I'm spent.

LMAO..

"I'm a llama, I'm a llama, I'm a llama..."

if u want free 411 then call 800 Free 411 and there is no charge i think there maybe some advertisment u have to listen too haha

if u want free 411 then call 800 Free 411 and there is no charge i think there maybe some advertisment u have to listen too haha
You can aslo use this with skype.

if u want free 411 then call 800 Free 411 and there is no charge i think there maybe some advertisment u have to listen too haha

Repost.
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=69879&t=156353&highlight=411

This is awesome, can't wait to try it.

Just that you people know on residental calls there is a limit of 6 minutes!!!!:wave: :wave:

just used this the other day its all automated unless the computer cant find the #..no ads to listen to or anything

For the lazy folks on the board.....

1.800.373.3411

:lol:

First post. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Phone companies are charging us $1.00 or more for 411 / information calls.

When you need to use 411, simply dial 1 800 FREE 411 or 1 800 373 3411
without incurring a charge at all except for the minutes required to make the call if you are using a cell phone :)

aw man can this be verified?

i saw it on a commercial as well.

yes it is true i have know about this for some time now and it works good.

Why would this be?

this is old news and has been posted on here numerous times. works from all of my phones.

Wow, that's a cool find!

Thanks for the number!!

there's also 1-800-sandiego, 1-800-oakland, etc...

Saw this on SD over a year ago and have not paid for 411 since. It works for cell or landline.

Yup it works... Alltel was trying to block it on their cell phones actually...

http://www.allwirelesstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=22002#post22002post22002

Basically, they pay for it by playing you a brief commercial for a competitor of a business you're looking for (a competing Chinese restaurant if you're looking for a different one). I've never had to sit through a commercial, though.

please I beg of you people to search before you post...I see this same deal 3 times or more a month........

FYI this number does not work if you have alltel

It didn't work last time I called from my Sprint phone. I'll have to try it again.

Yo I like this!

whatever, shockme's a beginner too. 70 posts and he thinks he's big shot

Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 or more
for 411 / information calls when they don't have to.

When you need to use the 411 / information option,

simply dial 1 - 800 - FREE - 411 or 1 800 373 3411
without incurring a charge.

This is information people don't mind receiving -

Pass it on.

Works on home phone also.

Verified as TRUE on Snopes.com. See:



http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/nothing/free411.asp

I wasnt aware of this advertising-supported alternative to what the phone company provides. Its a cool idea and I will use this next time I need directory assistance (and dont have access to the internet)

This is awesome - I always have to call for a movie theatre now and then or a retail store to see if something on Slickdeals is still in stock. lol j/k.

I've tried a service like this before, don't know if it is this one. Checked my parents phone number, and it said would you like to connect for free. I said sure. When my bill showed up, I saw almost an $8 charge for that call. Total BS. I got the charge reversed. I'd say skip this.

I haven't had any prob with charges from this service.
My experiences:
Most of the time, I don't even hear any advertisements.
Sometimes it's a computer and sometimes it's a human that digs the number up for me.
They have been getting busy (I assume) so the option to be transferred to the number at the end of the call hasn't been available (the last 4 or 5 times I've used it, at least) so be sure to memorize or write down the number when they give it to you.
There has been a few occassions when their service has been completely down.

Heres another one: 1.800.411.6387 (1.800.411.METRO).

I would save that in your cell so you don't have to pay the $1.00-2.00 charge

Or you can send a text message with the name of the person or business, along with city, and state, or a zip if you know it, to Google at 46645 and they'll send you a text back with the info, free of charge. Good if you don't feel like making a call and want the info stored somewhere instead of having to write it down or memorize.

Wow, thanks never heard of this, this should save me a few bucks a month.

-Matt

Checked my parents phone number, and it said would you like to connect for free. I said sure. When my bill showed up, I saw almost an $8 charge for that call. Total BS.

I don't think so. Should've asked them what the fee would be. If you don't ask or have no one to ask and go ahead with the "deal" you have no one to blame but yourself.

This worked fine for me on a Saturday afternoon although I did have to keep trying a half dozen times or so ("we are busy - please redial" message).

One warning: Don't make the mistake of calling the wrong FREE number!!

I incorrectly recalled the number from memory - I had the FREE and the 411 reveresed - and I was quickly connected to "the hot line". I still need to check my phone bill to make sure a megadollar charge was not added as a result of this misdial.

hey guys,


Ever been stuck on the cell with out the number and didnt want to pay 3.00 for the 411, well dial this 1-800-free-411 and wolla. You wont have to pay a dime. Great deal if your like me. ( there is no hidden charges )


( hell i know its stupid post, but someone out there will enjoy it) G

Don

isn't this the one with like a 10sec ad?

i believe 1-800 numbers are effective on your minutes also

this one doesnt have an ad. sends you to a live person

I use this service - It is sooo much better than paying for 411~ I don't aleays get an ad - I did at first but not lately!

This has been posted so many times on this forum its crazy. but not a bad reminder.

isn't this the one with like a 10sec ad?

i believe 1-800 numbers are effective on your minutes also

it is, but you can cut off the ad and get the numer your looking for by hitting 2 on your keypad.

this one doesnt have an ad. sends you to a live person

the ad kicks in after they find your listing. i requested a phone number from them yesterday about a hotel, and they started talking about their hotel experts who can get me a good deal after i gave them the city, state and listing.

Well, it's news to me, and I just paid $12.00 for 6 freaking 411 cell calls last month. I don't care if there is a 30 second ad. I'm in! Thanks, and a point to the OP.

ty =]

FYI this number does not work if you have alltel

It must just be Alltel cell phones. I have an Alltel landline and I used it just fine.

Start saving immediately by dialing 1-800-FREE411 when looking for a number; the call is FREE! Use FREE411 for all your directory assistance calls. Make it easy to dial by storing 1-800-FREE411 as a speed dial button.
OR
When online, use our Web search to find a phone number or do a reverse look-up.

Start saving immediately by dialing 1-800-FREE411 when looking for a number; the call is FREE! Use FREE411 for all your directory assistance calls. Make it easy to dial by storing 1-800-FREE411 as a speed dial button.
OR
When online, use our Web search to find a phone number or do a reverse look-up.
I use this all the time. Sometimes you get an automated thing and sometimes you get a real person, either way it beats payin each time.:heart:

you can call 1800-411- metr company is called metro

this was given to me a week ago I dont know how long it will last .1-800-373-3411

This is great...thank you!
:yummy:

get free directory asst. thoughout north america.Even cell phones
call 1 800 373 3411 or 1 800 free 411 .
no charges!!

regards
ash karia:

I've used this, though it's a repost
earlier thread (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=62283&t=208963&highlight=800-373-3411)

I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but I thought you all might appreciate it.

Usually, with Verizon at least, dialing information (411) costs $1.25. I recently discovered a service called 411 Metro (there are others, but 411 metro has been good so far) which is free directory assistance as long as you listen to like literally a 10-second advertisement.

The number is 1-800-411-6387 (800-411-METRO). Give it a try! :woot:

:prop: :biker: :beer:

I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but I thought you all might appreciate it.

Usually, with Verizon at least, dialing information (411) costs $1.25. I recently discovered a service called 411 Metro (there are others, but 411 metro has been good so far) which is free directory assistance as long as you listen to like literally a 10-second advertisement.

The number is 1-800-411-6387 (800-411-METRO). Give it a try! :woot:

:prop: :biker: :beer:
I think this has been posted before, but thanks OP!

I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but I thought you all might appreciate it.

Usually, with Verizon at least, dialing information (411) costs $1.25. I recently discovered a service called 411 Metro (there are others, but 411 metro has been good so far) which is free directory assistance as long as you listen to like literally a 10-second advertisement.

The number is 1-800-411-6387 (800-411-METRO). Give it a try! :woot:

:prop: :biker: :beer:


Awesome, will half to pass this to my mother who seems to ignore all 411 charges but complains about the price of the cell phone bill!

Repped!

Posted here and everywhere else on the web.

another free 411 is ironcially called 1-800-FREE-411 (800-373-3411)

Can also use 1-800-FREE-411 with no advertisements. I just had to use it today to get the number for my local OfficeMax

FREE-411 works great

Another good free number is 1-800-555-TELL - which has news, sports, stocks, driving directions, movie times, weather, etc.

I use 1800free411 its great

Wow, thanks a lot for this service.. big rp for the op :)

Posted here and everywhere else on the web.

another free 411 is ironcially called 1-800-FREE-411 (800-373-3411)

I love FREE 411 not only were they the first I found about, the number is easier to remember and the service is way better.

Another good free number is 1-800-555-TELL - which has news, sports, stocks, driving directions, movie times, weather, etc.

Ah yes another great service to use

I didn't know any of these numbers existed! Thanks for posting everyone!

me either, thanks!

Thanks for the info

got to remember to try it.....Thanks everyone.

I think this has been posted before, but thanks OP!

I'm sorry.......

Pullman....LOL :-P

similarly you have an 800 number for finding 800 numbers.. 1-800-555-1212

thanks

Good one!!!

i love being part of slickdeals family. this is really great post. THANKS

i find google text quite useful

i find google text quite useful
I'm with you!!

thanks

Another good free number is 1-800-555-TELL - which has news, sports, stocks, driving directions, movie times, weather, etc.

Here's the number for all trying to enter it into their address books:

+1 800-555-8355

Posted here and everywhere else on the web.

another free 411 is ironcially called 1-800-FREE-411 (800-373-3411)


Where exactly is this irony to which you refer?
("ironcially," which I assume was supposed to be "ironically")

I cannot think of a more direct example of *precisely* the opposite of irony...

thanks !!

great info, thanks!

Wow, I didn't know about this either. Thanks!

as posted above about google, you can text message a business or persons name, along with zip code or address, to GOOGL or rather 46645. examples text "mcdonalds 40229" to 46645 and google will send you info about all the mcdonalds near zip 40229. feel free to change mcdonalds or 40229 to something that suits your needs. the good part about this is, you have all the info saved in your inbox, instead of when you call and you have to remember or right down the info from a 411 number. also google gives you their phone number, address and approximate distance.

good luck

Good post, Thanks! Repped

Thanks! Didn't know about these numbers! Rep!

Wow!!! Rep To All Who Posted Numbers! Thanks!!!!!

There's also

1-800-411-SAVE

Just tried 800-411-METRO. They ran an ad before connecting me to an operator then another before giving me a number. Since I have a prepaid plan, these ads cost extra money. . .

Also, 800-FREE-411 seems to be hit or miss on finding the right number. Recently I tried getting a number for a Sheraton hotel and they gave met a number to a fax line. Just today I tried to get a number for a local restaurant and they didn't have a listing. Don't know if they have old phone books or what?

Anyone else have these problems or know of a better free information service?

Put it (Free 411) in my speed dial, thanks.

FREE-411 works great
It does and I use it. But don't make the same mistake I did in telling someone about it and calling it 411-Free. It was my boss and he asked me why I gave him the number to a naughty business.

Awesome, will half to pass this to my mother who seems to ignore all 411 charges but complains about the price of the cell phone bill!

Repped!

Just get her phone add the free-411 to her phone book and set the speed dial number as 411 :-D that way when she hits 411 talk, it takes her to the 1-800 one lol

I dunno if this is good, because for some it will cost $$... But I text google sms when I need 411 stuff....
Text: 46645 (or googl || e.g google without the E) with what u want.
http://www.google.com/sms/

thanks OP. This is new to me. I love free.

Posted here and everywhere else on the web.

another free 411 is ironcially called 1-800-FREE-411 (800-373-3411)
cool beans! I never knew these existed!

I can only imagine doing this several years ago or if you have a POS phone. Don't you guys have net access on your phones?

I can only imagine doing this several years ago or if you have a POS phone. Don't you guys have net access on your phones?

nope i dont. i am still on ATT Wireless (amazingly good deal on my plan so i wont change) and since i didnt have internet activated before Cingular bought them, they will not let me add it now without switching to Cingular, so this is the best option for me. Have known about f-r-e-e-4-1-1 for about a year and love it!

Where exactly is this irony to which you refer?
("ironcially," which I assume was supposed to be "ironically")

I cannot think of a more direct example of *precisely* the opposite of irony...

I was thinking the exact same thing you were, but I wouldn't have responded nearly so pedantically and sententiously as you. Man, you really WOWed us with your exquisite placement of "to which".

right, but its still a 411. so its minutes on yoru cell phone right?

Nice post, Thanks OP and others!

free 411 used to connect for free, but recently.. it doesnt..

anyone know why?

Repped!

Thanks, OP.

This will save me buku $$$.

op: update with other options

800-FREE-411 (800-373-3411)
800-411-METRO (800-411-6387)
800-411-SAVE (800-411-7283)

Thanks for the info

The operator from Metro couldn't find my local Pizza Hut. Der.

does anyone know if (NPA)555-1212 counts as a regular call or as a 411 call?

right, but its still a 411. so its minutes on yoru cell phone right?


wow... your title under your name is right

you're so tight you squeak


what do you have a 30 minute a month plan?? ;)

Posted here and everywhere else on the web.

another free 411 is ironcially called 1-800-FREE-411 (800-373-3411)

How is "Free 411" for free 411 calls different from what one might expect? Of course, if it was "pay-4-411" and the calls where actually free, then you might label it "ironic". As it stands, the only thing ironic is that you thought you were using "ironically" correctly. Actually, that's not even true since it was to be expected that someone would label free 411 calls at 800-free-411 as "ironic". Dictionaries... They're not just for decoration ;)

Still, nice deal OP :)

thanks

as posted above about google, you can text message a business or persons name, along with zip code or address, to GOOGL or rather 46645. examples text "mcdonalds 40229" to 46645 and google will send you info about all the mcdonalds near zip 40229. feel free to change mcdonalds or 40229 to something that suits your needs. the good part about this is, you have all the info saved in your inbox, instead of when you call and you have to remember or right down the info from a 411 number. also google gives you their phone number, address and approximate distance.

good luck


especially handy :D I've used this more than I think I've used my stinkin' phone ;)

I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but I thought you all might appreciate it.

Usually, with Verizon at least, dialing information (411) costs $1.25. I recently discovered a service called 411 Metro (there are others, but 411 metro has been good so far) which is free directory assistance as long as you listen to like literally a 10-second advertisement.

The number is 1-800-411-6387 (800-411-METRO). Give it a try! :woot:

:prop: :biker: :beer:

Thanks!!!

i find google text quite useful

Google maps is the best
True that
Double true

Another good free number is 1-800-555-TELL - which has news, sports, stocks, driving directions, movie times, weather, etc.
u sure about this one?
when i called it i got something else

I didn't know about these either. Reposting isn't so bad after all. :)

this is very cool. thank you much op!

You're welcome :)

And yeah, definitely thanks to the OP, because of him I went on google and did some more searching for other 1800 numbers but couldn't find any more interesting ones :(

Anyone else care to share?

u sure about this one?
when i called it i got something else

Yeah, 1-800-555-8355.

I've used it in the past week.
My biggest usage of it is movie times on the go.

Getting directions from it can be a pain, because there are so similarly sounding streets around.

"No, I said Main Street, not Man Street, you dirty #@)$^!"
"I heard 'Main Menu.' Returning to main menu. Options are sports..."
"DAMN!"

thanks

Good info OP! Thanks! :D

Nice... =)

sweet!:woot: programming into cell now...
repped OP and FREE-411 poster.

Even if it takes you 2-3 attempts, it's still cheaper than spending $1.25 a charge. I'll have to let my dad know..thanks

ejx982

that is great 411 - thanks!

put in my phone book. THANKS & rep

1-800-FREE-411 works greatI made it a speed-dial (411#) - less typing and it's logical enough for my wife too:cool:

works great and the price is perfect!!!!!

Also didn't know about this, very cool, thanks OP and others.

Thanks Op.

Google maps is the best
True that
Double true

I was thinking the same thing. :D

Thanks OP and all the other posters. Wish I would have had these when my kids lived at home...they never knew what a phone book was :nod:

Yeah, 1-800-555-8355.

I've used it in the past week.
My biggest usage of it is movie times on the go.

Getting directions from it can be a pain, because there are so similarly sounding streets around.

"No, I said Main Street, not Man Street, you dirty #@)$^!"
"I heard 'Main Menu.' Returning to main menu. Options are sports..."
"DAMN!"
i put in the wrong number ( 8335)
and i got a sex hot line

I have these numbers in my cell phone but use FREE 411 more simply because it is easier to remember (especially when calling from a phone other than my cell).

Thanks OP this really comes in handy when your visiting a city other than where you live.

this is so great. I just got done yelling at my hubby for the last 2 cell phone bills because of all of the 411 calls. I didn't know they had #'s like this. Thanks so much, repped for you.

it works , :-)
thanks

Thanks for the reminder of the numbers.

Cool, glad I could contribute :) Edit for anyone who doens't see this forum during the weekend ~

<bump> for anyone who doesn't read this forum on the Weekend :)

i put in the wrong number ( 8335)
and i got a sex hot line

Now if only I could have led you to a free sex line, that would be a slickdeal!

another free option is to text message google for phone numbers.

Link (http://www.google.com/sms/)

SMS Quick Start

1. Start a new text message and type in your search query

2. Send the message to the number "46645" (GOOGL)

3. You'll receive text message(s) with results

Tip: For help send the word 'help' as a text message to 46645.

1-800-FREE-411 doesn't connect you automatically. This one does it. NICE. Thanks:nod:

How is "Free 411" for free 411 calls different from what one might expect? Of course, if it was "pay-4-411" and the calls where actually free, then you might label it "ironic". As it stands, the only thing ironic is that you thought you were using "ironically" correctly. Actually, that's not even true since it was to be expected that someone would label free 411 calls at 800-free-411 as "ironic". Dictionaries... They're not just for decoration ;)

Still, nice deal OP :)


Maybe he was using "ironically" "sarcastically." There tends to be some of that sarcasm stuff floating around here sometimes.

I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but I thought you all might appreciate it.

Usually, with Verizon at least, dialing information (411) costs $1.25. I recently discovered a service called 411 Metro (there are others, but 411 metro has been good so far) which is free directory assistance as long as you listen to like literally a 10-second advertisement.

The number is 1-800-411-6387 (800-411-METRO). Give it a try! :woot:

:prop: :biker: :beer:


Repost

Repost

Yeah, the last one was in February. Apparently a lot of us didn't know about this.

Repost


judging by the number of happy replies to this thread I'd call you a thread crapper.

I haven't had a chance to verify it yet, but I've been told by a couple people that instead of using 411 from your phone and being charged $1.25, you can now access the same service for free by dialing 1-800-FREE-411. :woot:

you can use these 1800 free 411 numbers from pay phones :woot:

you can use these 1800 free 411 numbers from pay phones :woot:

Do they still have those? :D

NO kidding :D

I was thinking the exact same thing you were, but I wouldn't have responded nearly so pedantically and sententiously as you. Man, you really WOWed us with your exquisite placement of "to which".

I am similarly "WOWed" with your vocabulary.

In any case, I'm sure you're the type who would have pounced on me had I typed anything less grammatically proper in my original post, perhaps with something along the lines of the following: "If you're going to correct someone's grammar or usage, your post should be free of such errors itself."

"[T]o which" was "exquisitely" placed precisely for this reason. Since it was placed well, I guess the best you could do was pull out your thesaurus and ridicule how correct my grammar was.

Posted here and everywhere else on the web.

another free 411 is ironcially called 1-800-FREE-411 (800-373-3411)


yup great service and they've been around for quite awhile so no need to worry if they will go belly up

Awesome, I'll defientely try this out! I refuse to pay $1.40 for 411 calls from my cell phone, what a rip off!

thanks

Do they still have those? :D

I discovered this when I went skiing and the ski hill didn't get reception for my cell phone :shake:

Here are 2 that I just found out about:

1-800-373-3411

1-800-411-7283


:)

saweet...........

why all the thread crapping today???:lmao:

Repost

theres also 1800 SanDiego which is just about the same thing as the 1800 metro one for residents in well... san diego. (: about a 10 second ad plays as well.

Been using the Google thing since this was first post. It's awesome.

I haven't tried the 1800 numbers yet but I am having a blast with the Google txt msg thing. Since I got lucky with Verizon on a business unlimited txt plan for $5, I threw away my phone book and no more waiting for my computer to turn on to use dexonline.com anymore. Repped!


Sorry, tried repping but says topic is too old.

A previous thread on this topic is old and cannot be replied to, so this is a
re-post reminder:

DIAL DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE for FREE by dialing:

1 800 FREE 411

Worked for me! I found out about this from a stewardess/(aka: "air hostess") on an airplane.

weePOST?

I am similarly "WOWed" with your vocabulary.

In any case, I'm sure you're the type who would have pounced on me had I typed anything less grammatically proper in my original post, perhaps with something along the lines of the following: "If you're going to correct someone's grammar or usage, your post should be free of such errors itself."

"[T]o which" was "exquisitely" placed precisely for this reason. Since it was placed well, I guess the best you could do was pull out your thesaurus and ridicule how correct my grammar was.

Shadowman said "exact same" which is redundant and grammatically wrong.

saweet...........

What an intelligent and useful post. Not to mention the childish tagline.

this is worth a bump.. I was going to post this when someone told me about it yesterday.

Great deal, still works.

I haven't had a chance to verify it yet, but I've been told by a couple people that instead of using 411 from your phone and being charged $1.25, you can now access the same service for free by dialing 1-800-FREE-411. :woot:
thats true. that number works.:)

I know this is a re-post but the original is over a year old and I never knew that this existed. Maybe I am the only clueless one. This of course is a free information number. I hope it works on cell phones. Right now I am paying $1.50 per 411 call. The free number is 1-800-FREE-411.

I didn't know about it either until a little while ago, thanks

I didn't know about it either

It works on cells phones. I use it quite a bit as I run errands. You may have to listen to a brief ad (10-20 seconds) but you can always press "2" to skip it.

The only other difference I can tell btw this and traditional 411 is that you can't have the number texted to you and that sometimes they will have you call back to do more than one search.

Awesome! I avoid 411 calls because I only have a cell phone and I know the charges are a little steep. This will come in handy for sure! Thanks OP!

Just a heads up since this happened to me - if you dial 1-800-411FREE instead of 1-800-FREE411 you will be calling a porn site. It was just a little embarrasing when I gave the wrong number to my mother.

This site is about impossible to get throught too. They are constantly busy and numbers inaccurate 50% of the time, I have found.

This is not a slick deal at all. :(

I use 1-800-Free-411 all the time! It works from your home phone and Cell phone and the only problems I've ever had is the voice activated system doesn't always "hear" correctly. Then you just get transferred to a live person and everything is fine. I saw this posted in a computer magazine many months ago and have been using it ever since.

Just a heads up since this happened to me - if you dial 1-800-411FREE instead of 1-800-FREE411 you will be calling a porn site. It was just a little embarrasing when I gave the wrong number to my mother.

great number. rep for u :D

On a side note: Recently i called my grandmother and by accident i added a "1-800" before her number. Funny enough, it was a sex hotline. imagine calling ur grandma and u hear somebody trying to make u pay for naughy conversations and sex talk. not funny at the time lol

I love this service because I won't pay $1.25 to get a number but now I save all sorts of time because I just get the number and make my calls on the road... Really grows on you.. Love it more every week... Thanks Tom

I was using 1800- 411 - metr from infreda and it would appear that this service has all but dried up. Also, I was trying to use 800- 373-3411 and 90% of the time unable to get a hold of them because their number is busy. I really hope that 411 metro does come back because they were fabulous!

what does 411 do

I was using 1800- 411 - metr from infreda and it would appear that this service has all but dried up. Also, I was trying to use 800- 373-3411 and 90% of the time unable to get a hold of them because their number is busy. I really hope that 411 metro does come back because they were fabulous!

It works on cells phones. I use it quite a bit as I run errands. You may have to listen to a brief ad (10-20 seconds) but you can always press "2" to skip it.

The only other difference I can tell btw this and traditional 411 is that you can't have the number texted to you and that sometimes they will have you call back to do more than one search.

'2' doesn't skip the ad, it connects you to it. :rolleyes:

Double post

Err, I thought 411 was always free. Damn.