ML> I'm having trouble connecting at 28.8k calling a number that is on the
ML> same AXE exchange as mine (I think. ie same 3 number prefix 241xxx.

Thats not enough digits to reliably ensure that both lines are on the
same exchange technology. Rather academic anyway with your results tho.

ML> The best I can get is 14.4K. I can't force a 21600 connect. It just won't).

Thats certainly not due to the AXE exchange itself. It delivers
better than 28800 fine with decent copper pairs out to the phone.

ML> What can I do?

Work out why not. That can be because the line between your wall socket and
the exchange line card is very poor or some quirk with setting your modem up.

ML> I called Telstra and they told me there is a System 12 exchange spot
ML> available. This is suppose to be the top of the line exchange. Will being
ML> connected to this help at all? Anyone know anything about System 12?

Thats not your problem.
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