google attacking the telcos! interesting advertising

[Sapporo Guy]

Hmmmm, check out this video about google's telco advertising

http://www.google.com/goog411/

Or am I just behind the times?

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Interesting, but how does it differ from your standard "411" on any phone?

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

Interesting, but how does it differ from your standard "411" on any phone?

It's free...

[Porsche-O-Phile]

So's 411 with most service plans.

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

So's 411 with most service plans.

In your world, perhaps. Sprint charges me $1.50 per 411. I don't have home service, so can't comment about that.

[Sapporo Guy]

regular 411???

lolo, I need to move back to the states

[Pazuzu]

1-800-FREE411 has been around for a while, and works wonderfully on cell phones. It's also easier to remember than GOOG411...

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

1-800-FREE411 has been around for a while, and works wonderfully on cell phones. It's also easier to remember than GOOG411...

The Google folks will also help with directions or perform small research assignments.

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by Danny_Ocean

The Google folks will also help with directions or perform small research assignments.

That's because Google loves you and wants you to be happy.


In return, you'll use them for everything in your life in 5 years

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

In return, you'll use them for everything in your life in 5 years

5 yrs? How about now: http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by Danny_Ocean

5 yrs? How about now: http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/

As of today, you're still allowed to breath on your own, and you do not need to use their system to start your car

[island911]

1-800-CALL411 has been around a while. Microsoft, so you may not have heard of it.