[LINK] Telstra messages to text

[David Lochrin]

On Sunday 09 May 2010 00:16, stephen at melbpc.org.au wrote:
> Haven't checked the veracity of this originally un-referenced info, 
> but a teacher colleague wrote this, and i assume it's accurate. 
> Anyone know? 
> 
>> Hi all, just a quick heads up. Telstra are moving all mobile users 
>> who don't use messagebank, to Message2TXT. This will cost your 
>> callers 75c every time you don't answer. You can call 1258880 
>> (listen to Muzak for 40 minutes) then request that they disable 
>> your, "Calback Notification Service" to escape from the trap.

This is a rather late response, but for what it's worth Telstra state:

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How much does it cost?

If the caller leaves a message, there is no charge to you to receive the SMS however the caller will be charged standard call rates as soon as the call is connected to the Message2txt™ service.

If you reply to the SMS or call back, standard SMS or call rates will apply in these instances.
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See http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/services/call_notific.html

David