Free 411

[CN Spots]

Saw this one on snopes.com and didn't see a pre-post here on iboats. If you're like me, every buck counts. (especially this time of year)<br /><br /> http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/nothing/free411.asp <br /><br />-looking out for my peeps<br /><br />spots

 

[deputydawg]

Re: Free 411

We have had 411 here for around a year now. It is a good service, road reports, weather reports, directory assistance, and local events and locations. It has been and still is free in this area.

 

[technostingray]

Re: Free 411

FREE is a four letter word.

 

[aspeck]

Re: Free 411

Thanks for the heads up. I will use it!

 

[technostingray]

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Speaking of KenImpZoom, will he be home for Christmas?

 

[kenimpzoom]

Re: Free 411

Originally posted by technosecretagent:<br /> Speaking of KenImpZoom, will he be home for Christmas?

Wow I almost got whiplash from that segue.<br /><br />Ken

 

[technostingray]

Re: Free 411

So, are you home yet. I want to use the free 411 to get your number and return the call.

 

[18rabbit]

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Good info, thanks!<br /><br />Fwiw, in 2006 everyone’s cell phone info (name, number, etc) will be listed in a new cell phone directory, to be available/accessed online only, not in print.<br /><br />Verizon is not participating in the directory listings, citing privacy concerns for its customers. Cingular, T-mobile, Sprint/Nextel, and others will be publishing their customer’s info.<br /><br />My understanding is that if you don't want to be in the listing you need to contact your cell phone service provider and opt out.<br /><br />Also note: it is not legal in America for marketing companies to call cell phone numbers unless they have prior permission to do so.

 

[technostingray]

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Originally posted by 18R:<br /> Good info, thanks!<br /><br /><br />My understanding is that if you don't want to be in the listing you need to contact your cell phone service provider and opt out.<br /><br />Also note: it is not legal in America for marketing companies to call cell phone numbers unless they have prior permission to do so.

Ha. And will they be charging if you opt out.<br /><br />Ha Ha, this is so an so mortgage co....

 

[BoatBuoy]

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Originally posted by 18R:<br />Fwiw, in 2006 everyone’s cell phone info (name, number, etc) will be listed in a new cell phone directory, to be available/accessed online only, not in print.<br /><br />Verizon is not participating in the directory listings, citing privacy concerns for its customers. Cingular, T-mobile, Sprint/Nextel, and others will be publishing their customer’s info.<br /><br />My understanding is that if you don't want to be in the listing you need to contact your cell phone service provider and opt out.<br /><br />

From snopes.com:<br />"Six national wireless companies (AllTel, AT&T Wireless, Cingular, Nextel, Sprint PCS, and T-Mobile) have banded together and hired Qsent, Inc. to produce a Wireless 411 service. Their goal is to pool their listings to create a comprehensive directory of cell phone customer names and phone numbers that would be made available to directory assistance providers."<br /><br />It goes on to say, "The Wireless 411 service would be strictly "opt-in" — that is, wireless customers will be included in the directory only if they specifically request to be added. The phone numbers of wireless customers who do nothing will not be included, those who choose to be listed can have their numbers removed from the directory if they change their minds, and there is no charge for requesting to be included or choosing not to be included. "

 

[technostingray]

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Thanks Boat boy, saves me the trouble....

 

[18rabbit]

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That's old Snopes. Note that ATT is no more, Nextel and Sprint are now joined. What I heard was on the Fox News channel a couple days ago. Take your pick.

 

[ZooMbr]

Re: Free 411

Free 411; tried it several time now -- done right by me!