Telstra signs-up Internode as a wholesale reseller

The new deal also allows Internode to offer traditional voice line rental services using Telstra’s PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) lines.

Simon Hackett, managing director at Internode said the agreement increases the reach of its ADSL2+ services.

“We hope customers who only have access to Telstra ADSL2+ ports will appreciate the option to move up to an Internode-provided ADSL2+ service at last,” he said.

The Telstra Wholesale contract provides Internode with access to about 900 exchanges equipped with Telstra ADSL2+ DSLAMs.

According to Hackett, the ISP expects to make ADSL2+ services available through Telstra-enabled exchanges from December while national voice line services are scheduled for April 2009.

He said “pricing and other details will be announced as each service is launched”.

Internode offers ADSL2+ broadband services at more than 110 exchanges using its own DSLAM equipment and 350 exchanges through a wholesale agreement with Optus.

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