Simone

Just got this email from our purchasing officer here:


Just a thought you may like to know this as I have checked it out
and it seems to be quite true...

Subject: Free Directory Assistance (save your money)

Hi everyone,

For anyone contemplating using the Sensis directory service number,
1234.
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.