If you are using phone cards, you are charged for a local call by your phone service provider every time you dial the phone card provider's access number. You pay for a local call every time you dial. Further, if you are living out of the metropolitan area, you may have to pay for a long distance call. E.g. in NSW, if you are in Penrith and dial a Sydney access number, you will be billed for a long distance call.
If you are using phone cards or a Calling Account, you are usually charged for a local call by your phone service provider every time you dial the phone card provider's access number. Providers have access numbers in capital cities or a nationwide 1300 number. If you are living out of the metropolitan area, you may have to pay for a long distance call.
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