This is one to put in your cell phone contact list.  It is 1-800-GOOG-411.  Basically it is a free voice activated information service by Google that not only gives you information on local businesses for free, but connects you for free as well.

I had heard about this but never given it a try until this week.  As I was driving to an appointment I realized I had never checked with the Library in Hill City, South Dakota about wireless internet access. (I will be traveling there next month.)  So I picked up my cell phone, dialed 1-800-GOOG-411, said the city and state, said library, and got what I was looking for.  The computer also asked me if I would like to be connected, I said sure and talked to a very helpful person at the library.  (FYI – they do not have wireless but you can plug in for free via a cable.)

You also have the option of, if calling from a modern cell phone, having directions, information, and a map sent to your phone.

If you are a visual learner, check out this cheesy informational video.

For more information you can go to the 1-800-GOOG-411 home page or the about page.