This is where it starts to get really interesting! For the first time in Australia, broadband ISPs are providing a “naked DSL” service, broadband over your phone line without the Telstra monthly line rental fee. Essentially this is a phone line with no dial tone. The service makes use of the data component of the copper going into your house only, without needing the voice line as well. Signing up for VoIP on this DSL service gives you your phone back, but without the monthly line rental.

iiNet plans start at $49.95 for 2GB peak + 2GB off peak and will include free local and national phone calls through iiNet’s VoIP service. Internode are currently conducting trials and aim to go to market soon.