I have had similar issues on many of our ADSL lines caused by 2 main culprits :
* ADSL line filters giving up the ghost
* Phone line problems
In 90% of cases replacing the filters on the other devices works. If
its ADSL2+ I can make one wise recommendation - get a central line
filter.
http://www.c10.com.au/web/Products/ADSL%20Filters/C10100E.html
These are about $30 from places like MM Electrical. Very easy to
install if you're handy with a punchdown tool / telephone cabling
(insert standard license disclaimer here). If you get a phone guy to
install they're about $200 all up (thieves!) Last time I checked they
were Australia's only certified ADSL2+ central filter. Speed tests
have shown remarkable differences between shitty X brand filters and
this baby. C10 also makes regular (non-central) filters too.
I've also seen the phone line itself as the culprit - worn / nicked
cables, water in the insulation, rats, old wall sockets, even other
phone handsets causing grief. Disconnect all devices / filters other
than the ADSL modem and see of the problem persists (a pain but the
litmus test).
The lazy bastards at iinet should have asked you to disconnect all
the devices in your house except the ADSL modem anyway and run a full
line test. This frequently rules out bad lines / cables / connectors.
Call and insist they do a full line test...
Hope this helps!
Cheers, Antony
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