internaut
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Hey all, does anyone know whether Openserve is employing FTTN (Hybrid DSL and Fibre) in order to circumvent the copper problem? Thanks 
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MickeyD
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Hey all, does anyone know whether Openserve is employing FTTN (Hybrid DSL and Fibre) in order to circumvent the copper problem? Thanks
Yes... since about 2010.
internaut
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Oh ok, cool. Thnx Mickey
MickeyD
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I hope you are referring to this configuration?
Openserve (Telkom) are deploying MSAN and ISAM units into the suburbs. These are linked by fibre back to the central office (exchange). This shortens the copper length required to service customers on DSL.
internaut
Senior Member
Esoterically, probably yes. 
Never knew about it until you brought it up here.
In a nutshell, I've had problems with my dsl, like most us, lately. Did the toys out of cot thing.
My fault log is still open with Telkom but the service is "restored" minus a dial tone on my phone.
I can connect at about 0.7mb but the response is better then my usual 1.5mb connection.
I could just be wishful thinking on my part.
Never knew about it until you brought it up here.In a nutshell, I've had problems with my dsl, like most us, lately. Did the toys out of cot thing.
My fault log is still open with Telkom but the service is "restored" minus a dial tone on my phone.
I can connect at about 0.7mb but the response is better then my usual 1.5mb connection.
I could just be wishful thinking on my part.