Australia is one of the top countries in the world when it comes to choosing broadband, with many different companies offering different services to customers with all sorts of broadband needs to be fulfilled. Over 20% of the population connect to the internet using a high speed broadband connection and if you’re thinking of getting broadband or about changing your current broadband provider then it will be helpful to look at what the individual companies have to offer.

Big Pond – As Australia’s largest broadband provider, Big Pond has a range of services on offer including land line ADSL broadband as well as Mobile Broadband for true freedom of movement.

Optus – Supplying to the consumer and business markets, Optus offer competitive ADSL services as well as cable broadband for super fast connection in cabled areas. If you live in a particularly remote area then you might need to take advantage of their satellite service for all your entertainment and internet needs.

Vodafone – Mobile Broadband, which doesn’t require a fixed landline and uses 3G mobile networks to connect your laptop at high speeds, is growing fast in Australia and Vodafone are one of the leading providers. Ideal for urban renters or travelling business people.

AAPT – If you’re looking for a no-nonsense ADSL connection then AAPT are one of the top contenders in this arena, with their focused business model and good customer service record.

Dodo – Don’t be put off by the extinct nature of their namesake, Dodo cover the ADSL and mobile broadband markets with a range of competitive plans and they also offer naked DSL for those who without a phone service.

Virgin Broadband – There are a range of Mobile Broadband plans available from Virgin Broadband and you can opt for a fixed term contract or a pay as you go option that lets you pay for only the data you use rather than on a monthly basis.

Netscape – One of the top providers of naked ADSL, their advanced technology can offer customers living in certain areas up to 20Mbps download speeds and 1Mbps upload speeds along with a variety of contract lengths to suit your needs.

Grapevine – Servicing customers through both the TransACT network and the national network and providing ADSL at speeds between 256Kbps and 20Mbps, grapevine certainly have all the bases covered. They also have some innovative plans, such as a pay as you go ADSL service for people who use broadband very little.