Local calls from public phones cost 40 cents for an unlimited amount of time. Phone booths are well placed in city streets, hotels and at major landmarks. Many public phones accept Telstra phonecards which come in A$5, A$10, A$20 and A$50 values. They can be purchased from newsagents, pharmacies and retail outlets displaying the phonecard logo.
Interstate and IDD calls can be made from any public phone. Dial 0011, plus the country code to make an overseas call. The fee structures between Australia's two main providers -- Optus and Telstra -- vary slightly. Dial toll-free 1-800-500-005 for Optus rates or 1-225 for assistance from Telstra. Sydney's IDD code is: 61-2.
Country direct is a service which gives travelers in Australia direct access to operators in nearly 50 countries, to make collect or credit card calls. For a full list of countries hooked up to the system, check any local White Pages telephone book.
Telecommunications companies in Australia currently provide competitive rates and promotional packages for mobile phone calls, phone rental and overseas calls. Key players in the local market include:
Telstra
310 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: +61-2 13-1800
Services: Mobile telephones & accessories; local and overseas calls; Internet services
Vodafone
Shop 227A, Mid City Centre
197 Pitt Street Mall
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: +61-2 9231-2800
Services: Mobile telephones & accessories
Optus World
764 George Street
Haymarket NSW 2000
Tel: +61-2 9212-2688
Services: Mobile telephones & accessories; Internet services; local and international calls
Global One Communications Pty Ltd
Level 11, 45 Clarence Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: +61-2 13-3441 or 1-800-358-588
Services: International calls; internet services
One.Tel
Level 28, 9 Castlereagh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: +61-2 9777-8111
Services: International calls; mobile phone services; Internet services
Here are two Australian online directories:
Australia Internet Yellow Pages
Australia Internet White Pages
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