Freemobile411(tm) now available on sprint

SAN DIEGO --(Business Wire)-- V-ENABLE, leader in local mobile search and directory assistance services announced today the availability of a full-featured downloadable version of FreeMobile411(TM) to Sprint customers. The announcement comes hot on the heels of the launch of the FreeMobile411(TM) mobile Internet site earlier this month. Push 'TALK' and Speak to Search This easy to use and fast voice-enabled application allows users to simply speak what they are looking for by holding the talk key of their phone, and see the results displayed on the screen within seconds. Unlike most other directory assistance solutions, FreeMobile411(TM) not only gives access to 140 million residential and 14 million business listings but it also allows users to browse by category, get maps, driving directions, see other businesses nearby and more, all for free. On top of all that, the user is also provided with the option to connect to an operator, if still needed, at any time during the process. FreeMobile411(TM) is an ad-supported application that only displays advertising when it is relevant to the user's search. FreeMobile411(TM) functions identically to V-ENABLE's flagship product Mobile411(TM) which is available on deck with select carriers, such as Alltel and MetroPCS. Now, with the release of the off deck JAVA version, Sprint users can enjoy all the benefits of a complete local search experience. 'There are several mobile and voice based services that can help find listings, get maps, driving directions, see what's nearby, but none of the services bring it all together, with the touch of a live operator,' said Craig Hagopian, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of V-ENABLE Inc. 'With FreeMobile411(TM) we are embracing the blending of man and machine to complete the search experience. We look forward to being available on even more carriers and handsets so all mobile consumers can experience the most complete local search solution currently available.' Sprint users can go online at [URL] and register for the service, at which time they will be sent via SMS a link to download the application. Non-Sprint customers can also visit the site and register--these users will be notified when FreeMobile411 is available for their handset and carrier. Customers with currently unsupported phones can already use the mobile internet version of the application, which can be accessed at freemobile411.com, or fm411.mobi on their browser's phone. About V-ENABLE V-ENABLE is the leading service provider of automated directory assistance solutions powered by our patented voice and text based technology delivering the fastest and most accurate local search experience to the mobile environment. V-ENABLE was founded by wireless experts from Nokia, Motorola, PacketVideo and Cisco. V-ENABLE's patented multi-modal local search allows mobile users to simply speak or type any location, business or residential listing and receive contact information, maps, directions and more in a visual or audio format in seconds. Founded in 2001, V-ENABLE is headquartered in San Diego, CA. Mobile voice search applications powered by V-ENABLE technology have been deployed on ALLTEL, Leap Communications (Cricket Wireless), U.S. Cellular, and Verizon Wireless. For more information, visit [URL]. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]

Published on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

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