How to Get Free Directory Assistance on a Cell Phone

Call a business

Google has an solution for all those times you can't find a phone directory and you don't want to pay for getting a phone number. Trying to find a phone number can make you crazy sometimes. Here's the new, easier way.

Instructions

1. First, program this number into your cell phone, 1-800-goog411. You can also set it in your home phone speed dial.

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   The service is free and sure comes in handy when you're traveling or just anywhere that you don't have a phone book or your rolodex handy. You no longer have to waste your money on information calls and don't waste your time manually dialing the number.

3. If you're in a car and need to call the golf course but don't know the number. Hit the speed dial for the Google 411 that you programmed. (Actually I don't recommend messing with a cell phone while driving. Have the passenger do this or pull into a parking lot.)

4. The voice at the other end says, "City and State." Just say, "Kissimmee, Florida" He says, "Business, Name or Type of Service." Just say, Falcon's Fire Golf Course."

   He says, "Connecting" and the golf course answers the phone. Wow, what service. It is nationwide for business numbers (not personal numbers) and it is absolutely free.

5. To see a demonstration, just click on the link below and watch the short clip.

Tips & Warnings

• Currently it works across the US and Canada for US and Canadian business listings.

• It won't work from a pay phone, but works on cell or land-line phones.

Resources

• Demonstration of Google 411 service