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  From: Andrew Duxorth <awd@seol.net.au>
  To  : C4IS" <C4IS@EISA.NET.AU>, <C4IS@EISA.NET.AU>
  Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 18:47:32 +0930

Re: 'Internet to the Outback' VISE

----- Original Message -----
From: C4IS <C4IS@EISA.NET.AU>
Sent: Saturday, 24 April 1999 8:37
Subject: 'Internet to the Outback' VISE


> However, some true Linux missionaries
> should very likely be willing to endure a
> 4800 baud bandwidth and lots of drop-
> outs (presumably caused by tel. line
> conditions out there...)
We have users that live within the local call area of Mount Gambier (pop
35,000)
that can't connect faster than 9600 and about 2 or 3 that can't get any
faster than 1200.  we tested their modems and everything, except the line.
Everything was fine!
Telstra said that they wouldn't upgrade the area because it had less than a
certain number of people in it!  Speaking of Telstra, you guys in the city
have it so lucky!
we have phone bill just for a isdn line from Mount Gambier to Adelaide is
over $3000 a month (64k) (NO Data) That is damn expensive!
This isn't even the outback!
Cya
Andrew

SEOL System Administrator
awd@seol.net.au
support@seol.net.au
99 Commercial Street East,
Mount Gambier, SA, 5290
Ph +61 8 8724 9796
Ph +61 8 8725 4983
ICQ# 34782629
Providing The Internet to the South East
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