Free OLD 411 information

[Bob Russell]

I haven't tried it yet, but if it works well and the ads are not too intrusive, this is my new source for phone number information! With it you may never have to pay for a 411 call again, and you are supposed to be able to get the same up-to-date info from the web also.

"Search by Phone
When you call 1-800-FREE411, you will find the same service that you get when you call the 411 that you pay for, but instead of YOU paying for it, the cost is covered by businesses who have offers you may be interested in. If you are interested in an offer, we will connect you free of charge. If not you'll just receive the information you've asked for.

Search by Internet
If you prefer to search online for residential or business listings, www.free411.com offers you the most accurate data on the Internet. www.free411.com uses the same, real time data that the phone companies use."

They do say in the FAQs that it's US only, and that due to heavy volumes you may sometimes get a busy signal. But they also say they are expanding to meet the demand. The service infrastructure, not the ad lengths, I hope!

Via MobilitySite.

Update! I tried out the web version to look up myself. It came back with an address I was at about 15 years ago! I've moved twice since then. I guess they stretched the truth a bit when they said it "uses the same, real time data that the phone companies use." As a result, I've added OLD to this post's title. Sheesh!