How to Call 4-1-1 for Free
4-1-1 is the nationwide directory on your phone that gives you instant access to telephone numbers or addresses as long as you have a phone and a signal. Unfortunately, 4-1-1 can cost anywhere from $1-$2 per call, which can get pricey if you frequently find yourself in the need of information on-the-go.
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Things You'll Need
- Telephone (Land or cell)
- Connection to an outside line
- Pen and Paper (Optional)
Instructions
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4-1-1 (like 9-1-1 or 2-1-1) can be dialed from any phone.
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Dial the following FREE phone numbers: 1(800)FREE-411 which is 1(800)373-3411 or 1(800)goog-411 which is 1(800)4664-411.
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Listen to a brief advertisement then speak the name of the city and state in which you are searching.
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Speak the name of the business or the individual that you are searching for.
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Write down the phone number that is given to you over the phone.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep a pen and paper handy during your call to write down the phone number.
If you are driving, make sure to pull over to the side of the road when it is safe and write down the phone number.
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crazyhorse28
Jan 15, 2009
For us Canadians we have this new service called ASK411. After watching a movie in Alberta, I got a chance to view this ad regarding ASK411 texting service. Their just starting up the service which is free until January 31st afterwards they will just charge you I think of 50 cents per text. ItÂ’s easy I tried it on residential listing of my relatives in Vancouver, and they provide accurate results. All you have to remember is to type 275411 as the number to send, and then text the City and province, then the name of the person, establishment or government listing. I want to share this so that people could save money also like me from using regular 411 which cost a lot. -
krazigirl79
Oct 26, 2008
No problem :) I hope you have better luck this time! After your message I attempted to find a residential listing and I did so with success- could it be that the listing you were searching for was unlisted? Another thought is that maybe with a hands free kit the service was getting too much background noise. Either way, good luck!
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irishlady
Oct 26, 2008
Well, I will try again and hope I have better luck. Thanks for the response.
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krazigirl79
Oct 20, 2008
I'm sorry to hear of the issues you had with the phone #... I have never had an issue with it finding my choice, and I have called dozens of times. Anytime I'm on the road if I need 411 I use my cell phone to call it. I hope you find better luck with other services- but anybody who knows me, knows I won't endorse a product I don't believe in. BTW- I don't work for the company and am in no way affiliated nor do I benefit from posting about them- I just wanted to inform people of the opportunity.
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irishlady
Oct 20, 2008
Sorry Krazigirl79, but the quality of the 1-800-373-3411 phone number is very poor. I chose Residential and then gave the name of the city and state I wanted the phone number for and it couldn't understand no matter how slow I said it. I have no accent and I am a English speaking so that was not the problem. I calledl several times and tried different approaches with no success. This number is not worth the FREE status.
