KARUNA SHINSHO, ASIA TONIGHT: If you've ever fumbled for change in an effort to get a cold drink from a vending machine, the answer could be just a phone call away. Denise Dillon has more.</s>DENISE DILLON, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): There you are, standing in front of the vending machine, and no change. Well, now, you don't need it. All you need at this vending machine is your cell phone. It's called Dial-A-Coke.</s>COMPUTERIZED VOICE: Welcome to Dial-A-Coke.</s>DILLON: The machine has the number right on the front. Just dial it and make your selection. The cost of the drink gets billed to your phone, but the call is free. Michelle Allen of the Coca-Cola Company says it's all about convenience.</s>MICHELLE ALLEN, COCA-COLA: The advantages are added convenience for our customers. If you're thirsty and you're short of change, it's not a problem with Dial-A-Coke. You can just use your mobile phone to purchase the Coke.</s>DILLON: This vending machine in Sydney, Australia, is one of only a few that Coca-Cola is testing. The company also has some in place in Chile. Coke drinkers think it will really take off.</s>UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I reckon it should be used across Australia. It's a great piece of technology. All you need is your phone, no money.</s>DILLON: Well, no money, that is, until you get your next phone bill. Denise Dillon, CNN.
Dial-A-Coke Vending Machines Solve No Change Problem