[LINK] Telstra stops installing new copper

[Brenda Aynsley]

David Boxall wrote:
>> ''The higher cost of fibre means it's not viable for us to provide 
>> fibre to the premise, without a contribution from developers,''
> What is the cost differential, given that Telstra would have to provide 
> labour, equipment, ducting, etc. anyway?
> 
> <http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/telstra-blocks-sale-of-houses-20100321-qo6i.html>
> Telstra blocks sale of houses
> 
> MATTHEW MOORE
> 
> March 22, 2010
> 
> THOUSANDS of new houses will be delayed from coming onto the market, and 
> will cost up to $3000 more, because of a sudden decision by Telstra to 
> stop installing copper phone lines, large developers warn.
> 


who cares, aren't we being told everyone now is using 3g and mobiles for 
data and voice?

Oh wait a minute, isnt it telstra that has the highest coverage rate for 
these services so that no matter where the development is, telstra is 
likely to be able to meet that need?  And didnt they just offer a very 
reasonable package to 3g data/voice bundled with home and one other 
service for $29 per month ... but wait no copper! Sigh cant take 
advantage of it ... or am I being my usual cynical self again?

cheers
brenda

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