Use a 411 directory to find a telephone number

The most commonly used search of 411 information is a telephone number. By entering the last name of an individual in the 411 white pages or part of a business name in the 411 yellow pages, you can find the telephone number of a specific person or company, as long as the number is accessible to the public. Additionally, if you want to find a list of phone numbers for a specific type of business, then you simply specify the category you're searching for, such as carpet cleaners, and 411 provides all of them in your area.

I recommend: Access the people or business search on 411.com to find a telephone number. You can also search for telephone numbers through similar websites, such as 411.info or 411Locate.

Take advantage of other 411 services that a 411 directory offers

The 411 directory offers a number of other searches to help you find the contact information you need on an individual or business, such as the 411 reverse directory. If you want to find out if an old friend still lives at the address you had for him five years ago, then enter the address in the reverse address search to find out the name associated with it. If you know the city and state, but don't have the zip code, the zip code search will find it for you. Additionally, you can set up an address book and save your last 10 searches when you register as a 411 directory user.

I recommend: Examine the services that the 411 White Pages have to offer. Use the reverse lookup at 411.com or 411Locate.

Use international 411 directories to find contact information across the globe

If the contact information you're searching for is outside US borders, a 411 directory can still help. The Canada 411 directory has a website all its own to provide information on Canadian individuals and businesses. Additionally, there are directories for many other countries, including the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, the Netherlands and Argentina, to name a few.

I recommend: Visit 411.com for a list of the international 411 directories it provides. For directory information for Canada residents and businesses, access Canada 411 or 411.ca.