Hi Chrissy,

> Ummmmm - they should be able to adjust the line characteristics - the
> impedance etc - make sure it is balanced - it will reduce your
> connect speed but what the hell - they will not go below the 128
> you are probably getting with JetStart (or is that JetStream
> Starter?).
> Of course, if you are on full blown JetStream then it may affect you
> actual upload speed.

I am on full speed, so it does affect me. And they've repeatedly told me
that they cannot change the line characteristics with the Alcatel ?SLAMs.
"Because they are profiled."

> Another option may be to put a "custom" filter on the line -
> just a thought
> but worth trying if all else fails. Find out the frequencies
> that ADSL uses
> and filter all other higher and lower ones - The
> splitters/filters only filter
> the high stuff from the phone line for other equipment. The ADSL
> equipment gets all the shit - maybe getting rid of what you
> do need will
> help.

Great, so now I have to come up with a custome device to cover Telecom's
shortcomings?

Later'ish
Craig

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