longweekend58 wrote on Apr 28
th, 2014 at 4:47pm:
[quote author=Cliff48 link=1379382456/1797#1797 date=1398666932]Until there is an audit of the state of the copper in the network we can only go by the stories around us and our own experiences.
In my case, when it rains I am lucky to be able to make a phone call ... its like calling Kellogs and just getting 'Snap Crackle Pop'. Maintaining an internet connection for more 5 minutes is impossible.
Calling Telstra is a waste of time. At the time of the problem they receive so many calls they cant schedule a technician for days. When the techo eventually arrives the rain has long since stopped, the pits have dried out and he informs me that there is no problem with my connection.
To add insult to injury, the techo informs me that if I report the problem again I will be charged for a 'false call out' - around $300.
Quote:the absence of an audit doesn't automatically grant credence to your stories or allow you to extrapolate.
It also doesnt allow you to refute/deny the claims of the stories of many. (Do you ever read forums.whirlpool?)
Quote:I am sure you have a problem. I am equally sure I don't and no one I know does either. Yes, there is a maintenance problem apparently but your belief that fibre will fix all that is amusing. it will break down too as will all the equipment along that line.
Of course fibre will break down too. But current estimates is that fibre and copper at the same cost - copper life 30 yrs ... fibre life 50 yrs
Quote:But Telstra is a crap company. They once tried to disconnect my phone because I paid the account by cheque and they said they took 14 days to process a cheque. their incompetence is not my problem. But likewise I don't believe Telstra takes 14 days to process EVERYONES payment.
But you accept they are a crap company and wish to build a broadband network or their poorly supported infrastructure
I am simply averse to paying $90B for a network we don't need instead of a $26B one that will work and be delivered in our actual lifetimes. It's called living within your means.