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On 09-Aug-96 11:37:31, abeech assaulted me about Timed local calls for Internet
users...

 a> How many people have heard the rumors that Telstra have applied to the
 a> Government seeking approval to time charge local Internet calls?

It isnt supposed to be rumour, nor is it JUST internet calls. I think it a is
a kite flown to see if anyone gets upset, so far but it is supposed to be on
ALL data calls. To me, a data call is an Internet call, a BBS call and also a
fax call. None of them are voice, so they HAVE to be data.


 a> Apparently this story first hit the wire in the Melbourne Age earlier
 a> this week.  I've also heard via my folks that a brief news item about
 a> this issue went to air on 612 4QR on Wednesday.

Well, if they only got it then, they certainly are slow. It's been out 2 or 3
weeks that I know about.


 a> I strongly suggest that everyone contact their local State and Federal
 a> members of Parliment and voice their objections.  Contact the media and
 a> let them know how you feel.

Here's something better for you. I have contacted Optus and at this stage,
they have no plans on timed local calls as Telstra is trying to do and will
allow any Austel approved modem (meaning your current one) to be able to
attach to their network. Do what I will do when they make it and change to
Optus! Also threaten to sue your local council if they delay Optus!


 a> I'd like to hear from anyone who has any concrete evidence as to what
 a> Telstra is planning in the way of charges per time unit.

There is nothing CONCRETE as yet. AFAIK, it is still a flyer.


 a> We must stand united on this issue.

...or for the dyslexic, untied! ;-}


 a> BTW, there is no need to get hot headed and abusive when talking with
 a> Telstra staff.  They are only doing their jobs.  Such matters arise

You might even find they know nothing about it. ;-}


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