Google 411 Launches in Canada – Seulement en Anglais, Désolé

1-800-4664-411 equals 1-800-GOOG-411

Okay dear readers, another number to put on your mobile’s autodial. Google 411 launched in Canada today.

Dial 1-800-GOOG-411 to connect to a computer armed with voice recognition software.

The automated voice will ask for city and province. A voice menu runs you through finding the information you’re looking for ((Business information only – they won’t offer residential service)).

I asked for Indian restaurants in Toronto and got decent recommendations with location details and an opportunity to connect by phone.

Worked well. Even gave me info on my firm, Heenan Blaikie

Here is what Google itself says about how to use the service:

Call 1-800-GOOG-411. (That’s 1-800-4664-411). Say where you are and what you’re looking for. GOOG-411 will connect you with the business you choose. For the fastest and most simple experience, use the hints below:
At any point in the call:
To go back say “go back” All phones
To start over
say “start over” or press
*
All phones

When asked for a city and state:
To enter city and state say the full names
for example, “Palo Alto California” All phones
To enter a zip code say it or enter with keypad All phones

When asked for business name or category:
To enter a business name or category say the full names
for example, “Joe’s Pizzaria” or “Pizza” All phones
To spell a business name press 1 and spell with keypad
for example, TOYS would be 8697 All phones

When given results:
To navigate between results say or press the listing number All phones
To receive an SMS say “text message” Mobile phones only
To receive a map link say “map it” Mobile phones only
To get more details say “details” All phones
To get help say “help” All phones