Internode to trial 'Naked DSL' services

Stuart Corner
Friday, 02 November 2007 01:14

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He added: "We also welcome trial participants who have been rejected due to 'obtuse' problems such as being on exchanges with multiple MDFs (Main Distribution Frames). In principle, Naked ADSL2+, using the Unbundled Local Loop Service access method, fixes this problem. While it may not be possible in practice, we hope to get some trial participants in that circumstance so we can give it our best shot. We're happy to do this on a 'no success, no fee' basis."

Intended pricing for the commercial service has not yet been announced. However, Internode promises that "The service will feature a single monthly bill...at a substantial saving compared to paying Telstra for a voice line and separately paying Internode for a broadband service." Trial participants will pay a nominal $40 per month (and no Telstra line rental fee) during the trial period.

Hackett said it was important that people recognised they were applying to take part in a trial. "Test services can fail in new and interesting ways...We advise people not to apply, or to plan to acquire a second line for the trial, if the ADSL service on their primary line is mission-critical. "

People can apply for the trial by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with their name and contact details.