many of us can't get a DSL connection (Score 1)

Not only is Telstra a monopoloy, but the copper wire infrastructure laid down, does not support DSL connections to all households. Many newer housing estates and some older ones, have equipment called a RIM (some sort of multiplexor) which allows telstra to dish out more household phone lines without laying down more copper wire. I am one of those poor unfortunate souls behind a RIM, who would dearly like ADSL, but cannot get it. My physical location is less then 2000m from an exchange which is ADSL capable. I still get charged the same line rental as somebody who isn't behind a RIM.