It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … and Telstra is ringing in a little extra festive magic this year! From now until Christmas Eve, kids across Australia can dial up the North Pole – for free – from over 14,000 Telstra payphones. And, to top things off (star-crowning-the-tree-style), Telstra has unveiled the first-ever kid-sized payphones to ensure even the tiniest tots can connect to Santa’s phone line with ease. How’s that for thinking outside the (gift) box?
Dialling up the Christmas spirit
By dialling #HO HO HO (#46 46 46), kids can tell Santa their Christmas wishes, chat about their favourite holiday traditions, or ask what the reindeer are munching on this season. This cost-free hotline ensures no one misses out on the magic of Christmas. Last year, Santa fielded over half a million calls, and with these pint-sized payphones making their debut, even more little voices are expected to fill the air with Christmas cheer.
Little calls, big joy
Telstra’s kid-sized payphones are making their rounds in select stores in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane until Christmas Eve. These mini marvels have been specially designed for kids who might otherwise struggle to reach the receiver. Now, even the littlest elves can join in the fun without needing a boost from Mum or Dad.
And for families in regional areas, keep your sleigh bells ready! One of these kid-friendly payphones will be touring the country, spreading holiday joy far and wide.
Find your festive phone
Beyond the festive fun, Free Calls to Santa offer a sneaky yet smart way to teach kids how to use a payphone – a vital skill that could come in handy in an emergency. With Telstra’s payphones offering free calls year-round, now’s the perfect time for kids to memorise a family member’s number or learn how to operate a “real” phone. Who knew Santa could double as a safety instructor?
Whether it’s a regular payphone or one of the kid-sized designs, getting in touch with Santa is as easy as pie (or should we say, pudding?). Use Telstra’s Payphone Finder or Google Maps to locate your nearest one, and let your child’s imagination take flight faster than Dasher and Dancer.
So, grab your Christmas list, head to the nearest Telstra payphone, and let the jingle bells ring straight to the North Pole. Santa’s waiting!
