ADSL1 In some phone exchanges there are no ADSL2+ or Naked DSL services available.
Almost all of these exchanges in Australia are serviced by ADSL1 broadband.
When broadband was first released over a decade ago, ADSL1 speeds started at 256kbps.
Some ISPs now only provide ADSL1 with speeds of at least 1.
5Mbps (1500kbps).
Some ISPs still offer 512k plans and most offer 8Mbps plans.
All ADSL1 services require a landline to be connected and active.
An active landline costs about $21 to $35 per month.
There are hundreds of thousands of Australians who are unable to get ADSL2+ or Naked DSL even when it is available in their local exchange because their phone line is connected via Pair Gain, a sub exchange or a RIM.
These nasties are Telstra equipment which do not allow the necessary direct connection to the ADSL2+ DSLAM at the exchange.
If you are connected to a RIM or sub exchange you can still probably get a 1.
5MB and sometimes  a 8MB ADSL1 service.
You will really only be able to find out what you can get for applying for the plan you would most like to be connected to.
If it can be provisioned, then great! If your preferred plan is not available, then all reputable ISPs will not charge you anything, but will inform you of your available options.
The Decision If ADSL2+ is available then it will be a superior option to ADSL1 in terms of price, value for money and data allowance.
But if you're not fortunate enough to be living in an area which supports ADSL2+, then ADSL1 is a very good option if you need reasonable speeds with reliability.
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Almost all of these exchanges in Australia are serviced by ADSL1 broadband.
When broadband was first released over a decade ago, ADSL1 speeds started at 256kbps.
Some ISPs now only provide ADSL1 with speeds of at least 1.
5Mbps (1500kbps).
Some ISPs still offer 512k plans and most offer 8Mbps plans.
All ADSL1 services require a landline to be connected and active.
An active landline costs about $21 to $35 per month.
There are hundreds of thousands of Australians who are unable to get ADSL2+ or Naked DSL even when it is available in their local exchange because their phone line is connected via Pair Gain, a sub exchange or a RIM.
These nasties are Telstra equipment which do not allow the necessary direct connection to the ADSL2+ DSLAM at the exchange.
If you are connected to a RIM or sub exchange you can still probably get a 1.
5MB and sometimes  a 8MB ADSL1 service.
You will really only be able to find out what you can get for applying for the plan you would most like to be connected to.
If it can be provisioned, then great! If your preferred plan is not available, then all reputable ISPs will not charge you anything, but will inform you of your available options.
The Decision If ADSL2+ is available then it will be a superior option to ADSL1 in terms of price, value for money and data allowance.
But if you're not fortunate enough to be living in an area which supports ADSL2+, then ADSL1 is a very good option if you need reasonable speeds with reliability.
Other Options
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