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It seems that directory assistance (411) is getting more expensive every year. Cell and local carriers continue to charge more and more - all while more and more Internet sites offer it for free. The good news for carriers is that people continue to use it, to the tune of 6 billion directory assistance calls made per year (in 2005). At $1.00+ per call, that's pretty lucrative!

Alas! Now you can have your directory assistance free (again)!

I received an email 'forward' that touted a number to call for free assistance: 1-800-FREE-411 [800.373.3411]. At first, I thought it was a hoax, but I my trusty sidekick, Snopes.com, informed me that it wasn't!. Click her to see - it is indeed legit!