[LINK] NBN and Batteries

[Michael Skeggs mike@bystander.net]

On 24 February 2011 16:24, Jan Whitaker <jwhit at melbpc.org.au> wrote:
> At 04:19 PM 24/02/2011, Kim Holburn wrote:
>>Haven't we talked out the battery issue already?  Who uses line
>>powered phones these days?
>
> I do. I have 4. But I wonder if that's going to be possible with the
> new setup? These are just standard extension copper in the house to
> several rooms, including the garage.
>
> Jan

The NBN includes two POTS emulation ports which I believe will support
existing PSTN gear.
In your situation you will likely need to wire your extension to a
plug that will fit (RJ11 I guess).
Regards,
Michael Skeggs