GOOG 411 and MS 411

Besides the fact that the telephone companies charge you for 411 calls, their service is not always flawless.
Fortunately there is a better (and cheaper) way to find phone numbers and get connected.
These are very convenient when you are driving and don't want to fiddle around dialing or jotting down phone numbers.
Google and Microsoft have their own 411 services and not only they are free but also they are excellent and very easy to use. They will also connect you automatically without you having to pay anything extra.
The only minor drawback is that both do only business and will not search for private or residential phone numbers.
The best way to use these is to program a one or two digit "Speed Dial" combination into your cell phone.
For example I have programmed the Speed Dials "44" for GOOG411 and "55" for MS411.
This way I can dial either one of them almost without looking at my phone while driving or, better yet, using voice command, which most of the current mobil phones and even cars can do.
Once your call is answered by the computer speek slowly and because it has a superb speach recognition system, it will understand your request.

GOOG 411 or 800-466-4411
MS 411 or 800-885-5411

Questions? Call or email peter@ligeti.com, 408-528-8422