Two pipes? Sorry. Only one broadband pipe is available in our neighborhood. We're 18,000 to 28,000 feet from the CO (I guess the wire length changes with temperature ). RTs? Yes, we have one. No, DSL is not available from it. Nor can we have our phone circuit switched to it. I guess it's for "other people."
I agree with you - "competition" doesn't exist in many parts of the country.