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ADDED November 21, 2006: Just 5 days after announcing this service, Google has removed it. So, what you about to read will no longer work!

ADDED December 05: OK, last update it's working on my Google Maps in Chicago now.



Today Google Maps added a very cool feature to their service. Let's say I am in San Fransisco and want a pizza. I quickly search for "pizza" and in addition to their store's information, you see a little "Call" link displayed just after the phone number. See image below.


If you click on "call", you are prompted to enter your phone number. Google will then call you and the pizza guy to connect you together. In fact, my phone rang in less than 5 seconds from the time I hit submit. Oh, and all of this for no charge.

Now, let's say that I am a small business owner and I want my sales rep to do some cold calls. I can just Google companies or markets and click "call" all day long for free. Not bad.

Check it out next time you are in Google Maps.
US Only.