AskMeNow Mobile Voice Search: Stop Typing and Start Asking

If you’ve ever tried searching the internet via mobile phone, you know how cumbersome and painstaking it can be. Mobile internet search relief is here and is surprisingly human.

Ocean West Holding Corp has developed a voice activated search engine that saves mobile phone information-seekers the pain of endless links and scrolling. AskMeNow is a toll-free number that allows you to call in and ask a question. You need to sign up first, and then you can call or text 1-888-EZ-ASKME for all the answers to life’s questions.

Sounds simple enough. AskMeKnow uses voice recognition software to process simple questions like “What time is it in Arkansas?” and “How do I get to Arkansas?” At no cost to the caller.

For more complex queries like “What is there to DO in Arkansas?” the Irvine California based company charges $0.49 per question.

Of course, due to the irregularity and erratic quality of mobile phone connections, AskMeNow has a call centre of search experts transcribing and getting answers to all your questions, text messaged back in minutes.

At launch time, carriers supporting AskMeNow include Sprint-Nextel, Cingular, T-Mobile, Verizon, and all Canadian carriers.