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If the telecom giants aren't already, the explosion of growth in free 411 services should have them lobbying congress for protective legislation in the near future. Earlier today I ran across yet another free 411 service, [Tellme][2], that joins the growing ranks of free 411 options like those from [Google][4] and [Free411][1].
Tellme is a little different than the other two since in addition to traditional dialing services and text queries, Tellme also offers a downloadable app for your mobile device.
To use Tellme voice, simply call 1.800.555.TELL and to text for info send a message to 83556.
If you'd like to use the new Tellme mobile application you'll need to be with one of the two supported service providers, AT&T or Sprint. You'll also need to make sure your phone is supported, though most reasonably new models are.
Tellme offers text message replies, links to maps and is of course free. However, usage charges from your provider will apply and in case of the web application these could be hefty depending on your plan.
[via [Techcrunch][3]]
Screenshots from the demo video on the Tellme site:
[1]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2006/10/make_free_411_c.html "Make Free 411 Calls"
[2]: http://www.tellme.com/ "Tellme"
[3]: http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/16/tellme-launches-free-411-business-search-service/ "Tellme Launches Free 411 Business Search Service"
[4]: http://labs.google.com/goog411/index.html "Google Voice Local search"
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