The stockings are hung, the lights are twinkling, and the countdown to Christmas is on with Santa and his elves once again ready to take your calls.
From now until Christmas Eve, kids of all ages can call Santa for free from any of Telstra’s 14,000-plus payphones by dialling #HO HO HO (#46 46 46).
Telstra says calling Santa isn’t just festive fun – it’s also a great way for kids to learn how to find and use a payphone in case of an emergency, especially if they’ve never used a non-mobile phone before.
Here are some handy tips:
Use Free Calls to Santa to teach kids what a payphone is and how they work.
With all standard national calls and texts free from Telstra payphones year-round, encourage kids to memorise at least one important phone number, which can be a lifeline for those unexpected moments.
Fun fact: Every payphone has a unique number you can dial from your mobile. It’s a great way to show kids what an old-fashioned phone sounds like.
Santa’s elves have also helped bring some Christmas cheer to a special selection of payphones.
You can find your closest payphone using the payphone finder at telstra.com.au/find-us?search=payphone
