Collect calls and rates

There are two components to a collect call:

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Other collect calls made through TELUS with operator assistance or which are not covered by a TELUS long distance plan are billed at the base rate for long-distance calls without any discount. Transaction fees may apply for operator-assisted calls. See below.

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The public telephone service is provided by WiMacTel. You can find details on the rates by selecting the appropriate prompt when placing the call or by contacting a WiMacTel operator directly at 1-844-846-0207.

The following rates apply only to calls from TELUS phone lines. TELUS subscribers who accept a collect call from another provider are subject to other rates specified by that provider and not TELUS. To find out the current rates, always ask for the operator’s assistance before accepting a call.

There are two ways to block collect calls: