[plug] baud rates and modem dropouts

[Denis Brown]

David Buddrige in reply to Denis Brown wrote in part:
>> Has there been some major Telstra activity anywhere between your
>> residence
>> and the telephone exchange, recently, which might signal a change from
>> dedicated copper to fibre(?) multiplexed lines?
>> 
> What would/could I do if this were the case? 
> 
As I understand it, Telstra do not rip out the copper when they lay fibre
so I *think* you can request to be left on copper.  Any Telstra people who
can confirm this for us?  I haven't had to face the issue personally (yet).

Cheers,
Denis