TellMe 411
Google’s free 411 business search (Goog-411) is up, running, and receiving mass praise. A week later, Microsoft’s accusition, TellMe, has launched their own version of business search. Simply call 1.800.555.TELL to get business listings throughout the United States. You can also send a text message with the business informaiton to "TELLM", and receive the information back via SMS. Third, they have a mobile java-based client that will give you a map, and interface to search for the business listing. BlackBerry users have had a similar service, Beyond411 (formerly Berry411) for local searches for some time now. The war to deliver information via a mobile device is on. The good news is that TellMe and Goog-411 are both free services, saving you from spending money using your phone’s costly 411 service. Viva la 411!
