A free real-world game is sending players to our public payphones and turning the network into a competitive map. Here's what it is, how it works, and how to play.
Public Phones
Telstra Public Phones
Keeping Australians connected when they are out and about and a vital connection point for millions.
Australia's first heritage-listed payphone commemorated as free calls reach 120 million in five years
Five years after we made standard national and mobile calls free from our payphones, Australians have made close to 120 million free calls. Now a payphone in Narooma has earned a place on the National Trust (NSW) Register for the role it played during the Black Summer bushfires.
Ever heard of Payphone Tag? Here's why you need to start playing
A free real-world game is sending players to our public payphones and turning the network into a competitive map. Here's what it is, how it works, and how to play.
From Iconic Shape to Tales of Connection
While public phones come in many shapes and sizes and continue to evolve, there’s one iconic silhouette that stands out. Learn about how we’re using this unique shape to shine a light on some of the ways in which these public phones support communities across Australia.
Where to find your closest Public Phone
Keeping Australians connected when they are out and about. To find the location of a public payphone, use our payphone locator search tool.
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PayphonesAustralia hits 100 million free payphone calls – and this weekend, every payphone call to Santa supports Kids Helpline
More than 100 million free payphone calls have been made since all standard national and mobile calls became free in August 2021 – and the most dialed number is Santa’s hotline.
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PayphonesAussie kids queue to be the first to call Santa as Free Calls to Santa hotline switches on for 2025
Free Calls to Santa is back — with kids across the country lining up at Telstra payphones to be first through to the big man in red, following almost 100,000 calls to Santa’s out-of-office since last Christmas.
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For years, Telstra public phones have always been beacons of connection – and since making all standard national and mobile calls free back in August 2021, public phone usage has more than tripled.
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Telstra NewsKids across the country can now call Santa for free from any Telstra payphone, including the first-ever kid-sized Telstra payphone
There’s a special new way for little callers to reach Santa for free ahead of Christmas. Here’s how.
