Find local shops and restaurants:
* Search by name or type
* Narrow listings by city, neighborhood, or street
* Get text message links to maps and details2
* Hear driving directions to the location

Get traffic, movie times, and weather:
* Hear the latest traffic reports, personalized to your route
* Hear turn-by-turn driving directions, or get a text message
* Find movie showtimes and theater info
* Listen to current weather and forecasts

Try it now!
* Call 1-800-Bing-411 for free
* Connect directly to businesses for free
* Share listings with friends
* Receive text messages of local listings
* Standard mobile rates apply.
Your wireless service provider may charge you for data services or text messages sent or received as a result of this service.

Q: Is this really a free call?

A: Microsoft does not charge you to use 1-800-Bing-411, but when you call from your mobile phone, standard airtime usage applies based on your phone plan. You are also responsible for text message fees if you choose to receive any text messages.

Q: Is there a cost for being connected to a business?

A: There is no charge from Microsoft as this is included in the free service. However, you are responsible for normal airtime minutes on a mobile phone.

Q: How do I stop Bing 411 from automatically text messaging me business info?

A: Call 1-800-449-0057 and say ‘Yes’ when asked if you want to turn off auto-text messaging.

Q: The service isn’t recognizing my request. What can I do about this?

A: Tell us about it so we can improve our voice recognition. Contact us and include the number you called from, the request you made, and what the system thought you said. Your phone number will only be used for debugging purposes – we won’t call or text you with unsolicited messages. If you are having trouble locating a business by its name, try asking for the type of business instead.

Q: Can I be connected to a human operator?

A: No, this system is fully automated.

Q: My business listing is not available or is incorrect in Bing 411. What can I do?

A: For more information on how to add or edit your listing, please visit the Windows Help Center.

Source: Bing411

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