Telstra links to power service

A NEW link between Western Power and Telstra will make it easier for Western Australians to set up new phone and electricity accounts.

Customers can now establish a new account with both Western Power and Telstra by making one phone call to Western Power.

Western Power general manager marketing and sales John Lillywhite said the service was a response to customer feedback to the companies.

The power utility’s customer service representatives can transfer customers’ calls directly to Telstra.

Telstra regional general manager Steve Fox said the alliance was the result of a successful four month trial by both corporations.