Over the summer, I wrote about a money hack that would save money when you find yourself tempted to dial information. Free 411 (a service I never used), and Google 411, a service that I used so often it was on speed dial.
Well on Oct 8th…Google announced they will be shutting down the 411 service (effective Nov 12th) to focus their attention on more voice recognition initiatives. Sigh….
Maybe this is a good thing…but I’ve gotten used to Goog411 and certainly have no plans of using a paid information service EVER again! Google has a free search app for smart phones which may do the trick, but if not, I’ll be forced to look for an alternative.
What about you? Do you use Google411? Have an alternate suggestion?
{ 8 comments… read them below or add one }
Aw, this is a really good article. In idea I’d prefer to put in writing similar to this furthermore – taking time and even true effort to create a very good article… but what can I say… I procrastinate much and for no reason seem to get something finished.
Google’s idea of toll free service was innovative and it is sad to see it go down. Recently I came across a toll service by Justdial and the difference between the 2 services is vast. Justdial (1800-500-0000) boasts of human assisted service, one ring pick up and answers your queries within 60 seconds which 1800GOOG411 did not offer. This service is simply mindblowing.
Excellent Service 18005000000!!!! Use once and use again its FREE
Try bing411
I’ll do that! Though I just got the new Sprint Evo and it has an awesome voice search app!
Press 1 button
“Call Quiznos in Fairview Heights, IL”
Wait a couple seconds….
Calling!!!!
Pretty spiffy 🙂
GOOG411 is also on my speed dial. I use that bad boy all the time. I can’t tell you how many times it’s gotten my the phone number AND address of some places that I needed to find. All the other 411 services just gives you phone.
.-= sandy @yesiamcheap´s last blog ..Time To Be The Hardnosed Landlord =-.
Thanks Denice, I’ll do that!
try free 411
1-800-373-3411
You must log in to post a comment.