Free Directory Assistance

1-800-FREE411 is free nationwide directory assistance. It's a free call from home or cell, though you will be billed for airtime on your cell (like normal calls).

Sponsors pay for the costs via 15 second advertising messages (about 15 seconds). According to their website, "Ads are usually based on your search request. Say you’re looking for a local pizza place. We might play you a special offer from Dominos."

They will give you the phone # you request, or even connect you for free.

So if you're driving around & don't have a mini yellow pages in your car, now you have a free way to find the information that you need. My friend Mary, who usually googles info I need when I'm out and about, will be grateful to be off the hook! :)