> -----Original Message----- > From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Vladimir James > Sent: Monday, 22 December 2003 12:41 PM > To: WAMUG Mailing List > Subject: Cable & ISP's > > > -------------- Bob Howells replied ---------------------- > >> Some may not be aware that other conditions besides ISPs > may affect > >>download efficiency. For example, ancient Telstra cabling > > >Ancient, as in old, has nothing to do with it. > > >Distance from the exchange > >Faulty cable > >Incorrect cable distribution design > -------------------------- etc ---------------------------- > > Bob is undoubtedly correct. I chose the wrong word. I should > have said "Telstra's network in my district is inadequate to > meet my needs as a subscriber." (I was recently rejected for > broadband - distance and design, so said the technicians.) > > My finger is still pointed at Telstra, rather than at ISPs > and modems. Gotta have someone to blame for the lousy connection.
Come on guys, we are using ancient technology, the ACA regulations for a POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service)say the bandwidth shall be 300Hz to 3400 Hz (if memory serves me correct). We are pushing the bandwidth to get 56K working. Yet alone ADSL where the frequency is much higher, which the system was never designed for. If we were building a new city, then sure we can spec higher grade cable and a more responsive exchange. But we can not expect a Telco to do this for free. Would you be happier paying au$50 a month line rental just to get a 56K modem working properly ? I think considering when the phone system was designed, and the specifications they are designed to it is great to get what we get. Regards, Kat. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.550 / Virus Database: 342 - Release Date: 9/12/2003
