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Category: Technology Author : JR Posted: June 20, 2008
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GOOG-411 Goes Canadian


Free 411-style directory service is now available in Canada.

Google has just expanded its GOOG-411 service to the country. Canadians can get in on the action by dialing 1-800-GOOG-411 from any phone. The number will look up business listings for free and then connect you, all via a simple-to-use voice recognition system.

The Canadian version of GOOG-411 is even modified to recognize the different dialect there compared to in America, so you can say “aboot” and not have to worry about being misunderstood.











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2 Archived Responses to “ GOOG-411 Goes Canadian ”

  1. JR Raphael
    Jun 20, 2008

    @Shey, this was actually one of my posts, not Duncan's — and come on now, surely SOMEONE over there must say aboot, ay? :-)

  2. Jayne Quintz
    Jan 15, 2009

    Let me tell you a service that provides directory assistance throughout canada it's ASK411(275411). It'll send you the information you need via SMS. No need to talk to computer. For more details you can check ask411.com. Give it a try. I heard the service is for free for the whole month of january.