24-05-2019, 08:57 AM
From what I've since read on Telstra's Crowdsupport and Whirlpool, it would seem that with Telstra at least they supply the same modem for both data and phone service and phone-only service.
Google "telstra smart modem gen 2" to see what one looks like, and it's DSL port connects via a supplied cable to an existing telephone wall socket.
Yes, it needs a power point nearby for the wall wart, and many people use a UPS to power the modem in the event of a power failure. Without that, when the power fails you lose your phone service.
Google "telstra smart modem gen 2" to see what one looks like, and it's DSL port connects via a supplied cable to an existing telephone wall socket.
Yes, it needs a power point nearby for the wall wart, and many people use a UPS to power the modem in the event of a power failure. Without that, when the power fails you lose your phone service.