[plug] Another network question (IP Aliasing)

[Craig Ringer]

> I can suggest a solution that gives you one out of two of those
> requirements. It is not ADSL, Dial-Up or ISDN with very competitive
> rates. It's always on.
> 
> I'll give you a hint:
> 
> 	Look at my .sig
> 
> Pricing is ~$150 per month, 400K down, 76K up, 1.25Gb included. There
> are bigger and smaller plans/data/speeds/contracts available.

Interesting. I wasn't aware of any wireless providers since iiNet's 
Cityspan service. Unfortunately, its unsuitable for a main link due to 
the low data allowance and low speed (especially outgoing). Tempting for 
a backup link, though - the monthly price isn't attractive for a service 
to be used for a day or 2 every couple of months, though.

All that'd really be needed would be to give other ISPs the option of 
installing DSLAMs in Telstra exchanges, using their /own/ links to their 
main services. No more Telstra network in your DSL service = more 
reliable DSL service.

Craig