On 13 June 2014 13:59, Roger <[email protected]> wrote: > On 06/13/2014 10:55 AM, Toby Corkindale wrote: >> Do you have to go with Telstra, or can you go with another provider? >> I just mention this because Telstra is usually terribly poor value for >> money; yet other providers out there are just going to be reselling >> the same actual service, so wouldn't be any better or worse for you. > > The problem here is that Telstra owns the copper and the exchange. Other > providers are hamstrung by Telstra inadequacy. In my case wireless is > not an option because I live just below the narrow beam transmitted by > both Optus and Telstra. I would need a tower on my roof to get into the > transmission beam and local reports say that wireless here is pretty > inadequate due to environment. > Telstra, after they have hobbled it, will throw a basic, locked down > ADSL modem, which you pay $250 approx for and cannot refuse, into the > contract.
In the city, even on exchanges where there is only a telstra DSLAM, you can still go with a provider who is reselling the telstra port. I would be surprised if this isn't available outside of the metro area. These are referred to as "off-network" plans when you're on an ISPs website. Worth a look. _______________________________________________ luv-main mailing list [email protected] http://lists.luv.asn.au/listinfo/luv-main
