SL> Just a brief question. I notice that Win95 gives you an option,
SL> when dialing a number (e.g. in dial-up networking, Hyperterminal,
SL> Qmodem Pro for Win95), to "use country code and area code to dial".

SL> I know that dialing the area code together with the number
SL> itself e.g. 02 878 5200 still costs the same as a local call.
SL> But would 612 878 5200 (or is it 6102 878 5200) be charged
SL> as an international call because of the added country code?

It basically wont work here, the exchange will get confused
because we do have normal numbers which start with 612

SL> I have also heard that using the area code (together with the
SL> BBS's number) to dial gives you clearer lines. Is this true or BS?

Its bullshit with modern phone exchanges. If they do what you
want they are smart enough to not do anything different too.
@EOT:

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