Ho ho ho! Christmas is less than a month away, which means it's time to start building your wish list, checking in twice, and sending it on speed dial to the North Pole.
Luckily, those keen to get in touch with the big, bearded man are just a free call away. Telstra has once again hooked up a direct line to the North Pole from 14,500 payphones across the country.
From now until December 24, dialling #HO HO HO (#464646) from any Telstra payphone will connect you with Santa Claus – who is ready to answer any questions related to Christmas*.
This year, the Telstra team has installed special kid-sized payphones for little callers – you’ll find them for a limited time in select Telstra Stores across the city until Christmas Eve.
Part of the motivation behind Telstra's Santa Claus payphone hotline was to equip children with the 411 on how to use a payphone – the street-side devices which, though a bit antiquated in 2024, can really come in handy when you’ve lost your mobile (or need to get in touch with Mr Claus).
The service will be running until December 24, leaving plenty of time to submit your wish list to the man himself and triple-check on Rudolph’s treat preference.
*Like all of us, Santa’s knowledge has its limits – don’t hold it against him if he can’t promise that the sun will shine in Australia on the big day.