telstra free dial???

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.

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

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

yeah its true

1223 is free

1234 u'r poor

hmmm. 1223 eh!!! ta.

telstra + gst = trouble

carisma wrote:telstra + gst = trouble

and the majority of people on this forum still voted for the Coalition....... go figure.