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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#275761
whatever - i recieved this this morning

Anyone else heard this one???


For anyone contemplating using the Sensis directory service number =
> > 1234 DON'T!
> > Sensis, as you may or may not know, is a subsidiary of Telstra. The
> > 1234 number is replacing the Telstra 12456 directory assistance
> > number, but this time with outrageous costs attached: 40c to call
> > the number,then 4c A SECOND! With this sort of pricing structure in
> > place, it's no wonder so many Australians hold Telstra in the same regard as the major banks.
> >
> > By law, Telstra have to provide a FREE directory assistance number,
> > because they are still majority owned by the government. They
> > choose however not to pass this number on to the public. What's the number?
> > 1223. Thumbs up to Telstra for finding a way to charge for a
> > service that is supposed to be provided for free.
> >
> > Of course, feel free to forward this on.
Futue te ipsum!!!

Jay_1965vw Chatting Babe

1,429 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#275768
I got that email yesterday. Guess its true? Wouldn't be surprised at Telscum doing that!
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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#275770
Thanks mate I've been using that number for years. Still a very nice to know.

SKEWtYpe3 Custom Title Time!

1,859 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#276113
yeah its true

1223 is free

1234 u'r poor

fish Wolfsburg Wizard

584 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#276260
hmmm. 1223 eh!!! ta.
Drink and drive your a bloody idiot!!! make it home you'r a legend !!!!

carisma Officially Full-On Dubber

263 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#276262
telstra + gst = trouble