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Originally Posted by Paroxysm

NBN won't be running for the next 5+ years at the VERY MINIMUM. It is likely it will take a lot longer than that, and until then, the ADSL network will not be decommissioned. You will probably find that until ADSL is taken out, NBN will be reasonably high priced, but when people are forced to use it as it is the only option, it will be provided at a slightly cheaper price.

It's already running in some areas (the areas represented by the independent politicians who decided the last federal election). Stage 2 is happening now through the next twelve months, stage 3 (which unfortunately includes most of the real parts of Brisbane, where I am) will be over the next 3 years.

As for ADSL, I would just think it would be redundant. It's like getting a new road and wondering if your horses are going to be compatible with the road surface. The future is here, get a car.

The copper network will only be around for as long as the government (who now own it, or will own it, not sure if that sale is final) feels it's worth the cost of maintenance. Which might only be in the areas where fibre isn't available.