Free Information Calls

This service I just discovered is appealing on several levels. Free411.com can be used from your cell or landline, and is just that - free information calls.

How it works: You call the toll-free number (1-800-FREE-411 or 1-800-373-3411) and ask them to look up the number you need (business or residential), and they do. Now there is a bit of a catch... if the category of the business you are inquiring about (say, insurance) has a paid advertiser, you will have to listen a 12 second ad from that advertiser before getting your desired info.

Reason #1 that I like this... I'm a big fan of something for nothing. Free is good.

Reason #2 this is a good thing... my wife and I use 411 ALL THE TIME (especially her) and it tacks on $5-$15 a month to our phone bill.

Reason #3 this rocks is that we are in little old Green Bay, WI, and if I can get the ball rolling quickly here at work, we can be one of the first to own our category with an ad - which is awesome!

I'll keep you posted, and let me know if you have any experiences (good or bad) to share. I did test it to look up my work number, and it couldn't find it via voice recognition, but the operator had no problem finding it and connecting me.