Indeed. Back when dialup internet was the norm I had the opinion that after the 57k6 faster access at home would take ages and require new infrastructure to the

Indeed. Back when dialup internet was the norm I had the opinion that after the 57k6 faster access at home would take ages and require new infrastructure to the homes since the phone system was build for low bandwidth voice. With 4kHz bandwidth and 45dB Shannons theorem didn't allow for much more. Understandably I was really amazed at the first ADSL implemenations I saw. Felt a bit like they were cheating. Yeah if you just bypass the exchange and use the raw last mile sure it's possible.