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AT&T Wireless launches 411 text messaging service

REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. introduced its TXT-411 text messaging-based directory assistant service that the carrier said provides text-access to the White and Yellow Pages.

The carrier said the service will allow customers to send a text message with a directory assistance query to the abbreviated number or short code “2411.” The queried information will then be sent back to the handset via a text message.

The service is available to all postpaid customers with two-way text messaging capable handsets, with customers charged 40 cents for each business or individual listing they receive and 90 cents for driving directions.

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