*bzzzzt* sorry pal...

you're assuming nobody follows rfc1912.

also, what happens when the (ridiculously configured) host you're trying to browse goes to do a reverse lookup on your address?

Fair call, my mistake..

The standing point is that there are a few ISP's in Australia that can and do run, for the most part, unaffected, when these major cables have issues. The (diverse) capacity _is_ available and there's plenty more in the pipeline..

You get what you pay for - especially in this business.