Latest rumours suggest that I will have to wait until at least the end of the year for DSL to drop its pants. I'm too impatient to put up with my current interim options until then so I'm considering switching to Wired Country for my voice & internet needs. However I've read conflicting reports lately on performance and reliability - can anyone comment on their current experiences?

Also how good does the line of sight have to be? Our place has a lack of elevation that would make the four Yorkshiremen jealous. Would trees or typical Auckland polystyrene homes block the signal?