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TSjfleong
post May 29 2017, 02:12 PM

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QUOTE(Kim Bi Jan @ May 29 2017, 02:10 PM)
how much are those special charge actually? nowadays most ppl dont bother to konect house phones
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Depends on telcos. Mine normal numbers have bundle, I never finish them so I never get charged for normal calls
Special calls to 1300 and 1800 depends on telcos, mine 30 sen per minute
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post May 29 2017, 02:13 PM

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QUOTE(amxpayne67 @ May 29 2017, 02:11 PM)
the number can be used no matter where the office location is. Can the 03,04,05 or whatever those localized number be used after you relocate your office to another state?
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Companies large enough to have 1300 numbers won't relocate that often. I think they are ways to connect your calls even after you relocate
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post May 29 2017, 02:14 PM

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in the days long before handphones were popular n when the land line was king, the toll free n 1300 numbers were likely marketing tools to get customers call companies in the service sector eg. retail or food or hospitality or insurance, etc. to get further information on their products without having to pay for the call or at the cost of a local call even when calling from outstation.

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post May 29 2017, 02:15 PM

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QUOTE(duketan @ May 29 2017, 02:14 PM)
in the days long before handphones were popular n when the land line was king, the toll free n 1300 numbers were likely marketing tools to get customers call  companies in the service sector eg. retail or food or hospitality or insurance, etc. to get further information on their products without having to pay for the call or at the cost of a local call even when calling from outstation.

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How long ago was those days?
Kim Bi Jan
post May 29 2017, 02:15 PM

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QUOTE(jfleong @ May 29 2017, 02:12 PM)
Depends on telcos. Mine normal numbers have bundle, I never finish them so I never get charged for normal calls
Special calls to 1300 and 1800 depends on telcos, mine 30 sen per minute
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that's fooking expensive considering is use land line is free or local call rate..
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post May 29 2017, 02:15 PM

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QUOTE(jfleong @ May 29 2017, 02:13 PM)
Companies large enough to have 1300 numbers won't relocate that often. I think they are ways to connect your calls even after you relocate
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Yes there is, but that will just add more hassle to bridge the connection. 1 number to all is the easiest way to go.
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post May 29 2017, 02:25 PM

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QUOTE(Kim Bi Jan @ May 29 2017, 02:10 PM)
how much are those special charge actually? nowadays most ppl dont bother to konect house phones
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Each local call is charged at 8 sen for the first 2 minutes or part thereof and 4 sen for each subsequent minute or part thereof. Example: Local call being made for 3.5 minutes - total charges : 8 + 4 + 4 = 16 sen.

I use Unifi and add RM20 extra for unlimited call throughout TM network. It also comes with 600min worth free call (I think this include international call as well)

Using cellphone, the rate depends on the company or organization you call. There is no fixed rate I believe.
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post May 29 2017, 02:30 PM

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QUOTE(Zot @ May 29 2017, 02:25 PM)
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Each local call is charged at 8 sen for the first 2 minutes or part thereof and 4 sen for each subsequent minute or part thereof. Example: Local call being made for 3.5 minutes - total charges : 8 + 4 + 4 = 16 sen.

I use Unifi and add RM20 extra for unlimited call throughout TM network. It also comes with 600min worth free call (I think this include international call as well)

Using cellphone, the rate depends on the company or organization you call. There is no fixed rate I believe.
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ahh..thats pretty detail

tank kiu sir!
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post May 29 2017, 02:32 PM

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same reason why u have URLs instead of IP addresses...

This post has been edited by seather: May 29 2017, 02:32 PM
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post May 29 2017, 02:36 PM

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QUOTE(Kim Bi Jan @ May 29 2017, 02:30 PM)
ahh..thats pretty detail

tank kiu sir!
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Not sure if this 1 300 charge still valid but this is how it was in 2013 laugh.gif See the difference in charge. The problem is they never said how much it will cost you

http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/Laporan_Kh...ugikan-pengguna
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post May 29 2017, 02:37 PM

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QUOTE(Zot @ May 29 2017, 02:36 PM)
Not sure if this 1 300 charge still valid but this is how it was in 2013  laugh.gif  See the difference in charge. The problem is they never said how much it will cost you

http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/Laporan_Kh...ugikan-pengguna
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ahh..i guess its ikut suka hati then?

profit mang..profit nod.gif

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