In a message of 24 Jan 96 Scott Donkin wrote to me:

 CL>>> Optus calls are definately NOT Timed if you use the 1456-02-????-????
 CL>>> local call service - I can show you my phone bill :-)

 DW>> This is true.  I have since found out that while you would be charged
 DW>> just the single call fee, Optus are charged by Telstra at a timed
 DW>> rate.

 SD> Good ol' Telecon!

 SD> These 1456 calls... how much are Optus charging for a local call?

25 cents.

Catchya

... I can't be overdrawn, I still have cheques.
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