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From: Dan Sahlin <dan@sics.se>
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Subject: Sweden Already Charges for Directory Enquiries
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Date: 17 Oct 90 13:49:05 GMT
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In Sweden you are charged SEK 6.90 (about 1USD) per minute when
calling 07975 for directory enquiries.  This started about two years
ago, and there was a lot of opposition. The blind and handicapped get
their telephone subscription rate reduced, but they do not have a
special number.

The crazy thing is that you are charged per minute.  That is, if the
operator is slow, you will have to pay more.  They claim that they
usually handle an enquiry within a minute, and according to my
experience this seems true.

Directory enquiries for other countries is still free.

Are there any more countries where you have to pay for directory
enquiries?


Dan Sahlin
email: dan@sics.se