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In the past two years the cost of directory assistance has skyrocketed. Telephone companies are charging their customers unreasonable fees. The cost of directory assistance from wireless carriers now ranges from $1.50-$1.79 plus airtime minutes. Long distance providers are even worse, charging customers from $2.00-$3.50 per call. Thankfully, there are some real alternatives available that should ensure consumers never pay for directory assistance again.
1-800-FREE-411
Free411 offers free nationwide directory assistance for busisness, government, and residential listings. Yes, free. The service is supported by short advertisments (around 12 seconds). Most ads are related to your directory request. For example, if you ask for a Dominoes listing, you might hear a Pappa Johns ad. There are some exceptions, you may have to listen to an ad before being connected to an operater. On the whole, the service runs fast and smooth. If the automated operator cannot fulfill/understand your request, a human operator is on the line right away. There is an added bonus at the end. You can have the number you requested text messaged to your phone. Free411 does not charge any additional fee for this service, however, your carrier's SMS charges still apply. Free411 also offers free directory assistance through its website, so check 'em out.
1-800-411-SAVE
411Save is another great free directory assistance provider. Like Free411, 411Save is supported by advertisements (10-15 seconds). At this time 411Save only provides business listings, but the service is quick and easy and promptly connects you with a human operator if there is trouble with the automated system. Users also have the option to recieve their listing via text message at no additional charge. 411Save gives consumers a superior alternative to the major carriers' directory assistance services.
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There’s a bunch of
There’s a bunch of directory assistance providers, I’ved tried almost everything and I’m losing patience on which one to use. As I read your posts, I tried dialling 1-800-the-info and 1-800-411-save, goog411, 1800free 411 and the others mentioned by pinetrees and I guess I’ll stick with 1800411save. Yes ,the others would have human being as well, but how I was accomodated gave me the decision. The agent was so nice, reading out the phone number to me as I requested and she even offered me a connection. I just listened to a very short advertisement, and in a very short while I found myself connected to the pet store that I was looking for. At first I didnt believe that there wasnt any charge, but thats a fact! So now, I know what company should I trust! Thanks for the information everyone!
Tips on How to Save on your 411 Calls :)
here's a reall good blog that i read about "How to SAVE on your 411 calls", check it out at http://saveonyour411calls.blogspot.com/, when you see your phone bill, definitely, you won't hesitate in calling 411 over and over. Simply follow the tips there. I saved so much after reading the simple steps, that's why i'm sharing it to all of you. I usually call 1-800-411SAVE coz i wana talk to a live operator. I don't want the automated system coz usually they don't understand most of my requests.
Great cost savings tip
Here's a great cost savings tip.... call 1-800-411-SAVE for all your directory assistance needs. It's completely free and live operators help you unlike some other free services.
PIZZA DELIVERY!!!
I thank this new service 1-800-411-SAVE they save me time and money on 411 calls. I always call 411 for fast order on pizza especially after partying or going to bars. They are still courteous even if I'm drunk, imagine me mumbling. Do you thing those computer voice could recognize what I am saying...Anyway it' s a good thing there are live operator to answer me. Cowabunga dudes! GREAT SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you haven’t already
If you haven’t already tried one of the free directory assistance phone services, go ahead and call 800-411-SAVE to see how this one works. Try a couple of different requests. Look up your own home phone number (if you are not unlisted). Look up the phone number for one of your business customers. Look up a phone number by business category - like a florist, pizza restaurant, coffee shop, or locksmith in your home town. There's no cost to callers - like other such services, it is paid for by short audio advertisements during the call (typically 5-10 seconds). Watch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLvUGXL4oCY
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