For the customer:
The chart below gives a rough overview of the costs to your customer to use a 13, 1300 or 1800 number. Please note: these prices are a guide only as exact charges may vary between different telephone providers.
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13 prefix |
1300 prefix |
1800 prefix |
Cost to caller calling from: |
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Landline |
Local call rate |
Local call rate |
Free of charge |
Mobile * |
Standard mobile rates apply |
Standard mobile rates apply |
Standard mobile rates apply |
*The fees for mobiles vary between providers, but a typical fee (at July 2014) is approximately 20 cents per minute.
For the business owner:
The business owner is responsible for paying for both the lease of the phoneword and a call fee.
Call fee:
|
13 prefix |
1300 prefix |
1800 prefix |
Cost to business owner: |
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Calling from a landline |
Free for first 15 mins then pay per minute – based on call duration |
Free for first 15 mins then pay per minute – based on call duration |
Pay per minute – based on call duration |
Calling from a mobile * |
Free for first 15 mins then pay per minute – based on call duration |
Free for first 15 mins then pay per minute – based on call duration |
Pay per minute – based on call duration |
lease fee:
The cost to lease a phoneword will vary according to the number, the geographical area (i.e national or regional service), your service provider and the duration of the lease.
Costs can range from $100 (regional) to $3,000 (national) per month.