Tellme Networks, which Microsoft is acquiring, is set to launch on Tuesday a free service that allows people to get directory listings on their phone by voice or text message. The service is designed to enable Tellme users to call 1-800-555-TELL (8355) and say "business search" to get a business listing or to search for a category like "cafes," Tellme said.
People can also send a text message to TELLM (83556) with a request such as "Starbucks San Francisco" and get a text message back with listings and map links. Tellme also offers a software download for mobile phones that lets people speak their request and see results displayed on the phone screen. Google also recently
launched free voice-activated local search.
Perhaps I'm wrong, but wasn't this kind of service exactly what TellMe did to get market recognition years ago? So, is this a "launch" or a "re-launch" or market noise?
Perhaps I'm wrong, but wasn't this kind of service exactly what TellMe did to get market recognition years ago? So, is this a "launch" or a "re-launch" or market noise?
Paul
PS - CNET refused to allow me to post the correct spelling in the message heading of "rooots"... I guess they're being a bit sensitive?
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Paul
Paul
PS - CNET refused to allow me to post the correct spelling in the message heading of "rooots"... I guess they're being a bit sensitive?