IN BRIEF | Internode has launched its first broadband plans that use Optus DSLAM infrastructure, extending its ADSL2+ coverage to 350 exchanges.

The new plans are "naked", and are sold at a premium of $15 over Internode's existing ADSL2+ plans. This means there's essentially a $15 "line rental" fee, without the dial tone.

Internode managing director Simon Hackett said that Internode will shortly offer naked DSL on its own DSLAMs, and will eventually offer Optus-based services with a bundled phone plan as well.

Links:

• Media Release  (Internode, 12 Mar 2008)
• Internode ADSL2+ Roadmap  (Whirlpool Forums)