The thing I find intriuing is that EFTel are saying they have...

The thing I find intriuing is that EFTel are saying they have exclusive use of these DSLAMS & that they are already in place.

Sounds like NEC put them into the exchanges for someone else & it fizzered. How luck for NEC that EFTel happened along needing "a deal"

Clearly this is just that, a deal to save the CEO's bacon.

Never mind that it is a distinct step back from their much hyped VDSL2 .... as they say in that other world of hype & fluff (Hollywood) "An publicity is good publicity"