[plug] iinet dialup

[Michael Hunt]

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> I work with a number of ex telecom techs. Apparently Telstra have large
> problems with condensation in the pit boxes etc. With the weather is fine
> for a long period of time or during rain it is all ok. Warm weather after
> some rain is when the problems arise and condensation forms in the pit
> boxes and similar places.
>
> Noise on the line can be caused by any number of problems - pretty much
> limited by how much you are prepard to think about it. However
> this doesn't
> really solve your problem.

Telephone line issues are best resolved by upgrading you line to an on-ramp
home highway and receiving the benefits of fast net access with ISDN.

If you ISP supports it you can do DoV (Data over Voice) meaning local call
cost on data.

Michael Hunt