We've just moved about 2km in Newlands Wellington - from the old part to the new subdivision. We had no problems getting a broadband connection in December 07 at the old place but here in the new place we've been told we're on a waiting list (with no indication of where on the list or how long we're going to be on it other than "It could be months").

There is no competition in the new subdivision though - Telstra don't have cable here - but in the old street they did (they came door knocking). I wonder if Telecom prioritises upgrading streets where there is competition??

I know that it could be the roadside cabinets in the new subdivision - but I can't see where they are - I presume they're small green things rather than the big square black plastic things next to the phallic grey things?

What an absolutely awful state of affairs!!!