Matthew Bruce wrote:
> I can't say for sure about Tuatapere & Taihape (two convenient small
> towns beginning with "T") but I on a full speed connection here in
> Temuka and have clients in Twizel, Oamarama & Lake Tekapo who are also
> on a full speed connection. And just in case, Yes I do know that the
> "full Speed" is simply the trained speed and no indication of the size
> of the pipe between the Dslam & the core. The point is DSL is in these
> small exchanges well away from a CBD or major tourist destination.

<Redundant quoting snipped>

As I said earlier, Telecom is receiving money - substantial amounts -
from its telco competitors to provide that service.

It could also be argued that the protected monopoly it enjoys is in fact
a subsidy and which thus should include providing service in outlying areas.

Without TSO money and a protected monopoly to bolster coffers, it would
be unreasonable to expect a competitor to provide the same service as
the terms are clearly different.

-- 
Juha
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