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Definition of “local call”

local call (ˈləʊkəl kɔːl) 

Definitions

noun

  1. (telephony) a phone call to a local number

Example Sentences Including 'local call'

An eight-minute call from Launceston to Hobart would drop from $2.35 to the local call rate of 22c.
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2004)
Call 0845 45 888 48 ( local call rate) quoting News of the World FP050.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
Complaints about the aged care system can be made to the Commissioner for Complaints for the cost of a local call anywhere in Australia.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)
For more advice, phone Action 2000's local call helpline on 0845 601 2000.
Sun, News of the World (1999)
Next, the fixing of the local call tariff at Rs 1.30 per 3 minutes will have a significant impact on the variable revenues.
Business Today (1998)
Some of them would then set off for a liaison with the local call girls.
Frankie Dettori with Jonathan Powell FRANKIE: The Autobiography of Frankie Dettori (2004)
`If you want to make a local call - "he beamed - `you can use this one.
Kallen, Lucille C B Greenfield - A Little Madness

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