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25/06/2007 - Three On Your Side: 1-800-FREE-411
Cellphone users can rack up major fee's using wireless directory assistance. Some charges are as much as a cup of good coffee. Add that to your fees. There's got to be a better way to get phone numbers.
Well, the old fashioned way of getting telephone information and paying for it is over.
Marsha Thompson has a three on your side report .
Most people don't carry a phone book in the car. Dana: Do you have a phone book in your car? Service Worker: I have a phone book.
Say you need a quick number, maybe for dinner reservations, your doctor, or even a friend. It's going to cost you if you use your cell phone.
Various people : Do you know how much it will cost? Take a guess.. some wireless 411 calls can range as high as $3.49 phone flipped...John's video , don't waste your money.
Stephanie: on phone... Let your fingers do the walking by plugging into free directory assistance.
Mike: It's free , what's the number? Here's one of the ways you can get free service. Cellphone on speaker: "Welcome to 1-800-373-3411 appropriately named free 411. You can connect to residential and business numbers.
The hitch is you are subjected to a short advertisement.
But do those ad's bother you? No no ...they have to make money somehow if it's free this little known service can save you big bucks.
There are several new entrants on the market and call volumes have been strong for people wanting to save money on cell phone bills.
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