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If you're after a premium broadband connection that runs at the highest possible speed, then cable internet is a great option. Availability of cable broadband is much more limited than other types of broadband and is typically restricted to major metropolitan areas only. You can check your availability as you sign up or by calling the carrier.

Other types of broadband plans:

Below is a list of the most popular Cable broadband plans on our site. You can also compare all broadband plans to find the best deal for you.

Top 20 by Popularity (last 7 days)

1)		Telstra BigPond BigPond 'Liberty' Cable Extreme 30Mbps / 12GB (Bundle) $70 per month Speed: up to 30 Mbps Contract options: 12 months, 24 months Downloads: 12 GB
2)		Telstra BigPond BigPond Cable Extreme 30Mbps / 60GB (Bundle) $130 per month Speed: up to 30 Mbps Contract options: 12 months, 24 months Downloads: 60 GB
3)		Telstra BigPond BigPond Cable 8Mbps / 200MB (Bundle) $30 per month Speed: up to 8 Mbps Contract options: 12 months, 24 months Downloads: 200 MB
4)		Telstra BigPond BigPond 'Liberty' Cable Extreme 30Mbps / 12GB $80 per month Speed: up to 30 Mbps Contract options: 12 months, 24 months Downloads: 12 GB
5)		Telstra BigPond BigPond 'Liberty' Cable 8Mbps / 12GB (Bundle) $60 per month Speed: up to 8 Mbps Contract options: 12 months, 24 months Downloads: 12 GB
6)		Optus 15GB Cable Month to Month (Bundle) $70 per month Minimum total cost: $267.89 (24 months) Speed: Cable Contract options: 24 months Downloads: 15 GB Call Optus: 1800 300 808
7)		Optus 30GB Cable (Bundle) $70 per month Minimum total cost: $2,408.51 (24 months) Speed: Cable Contract options: 24 months Downloads: 30 GB Call Optus: 1800 300 808
8)		Optus 60GB Cable (Bundle) $100 per month Minimum total cost: $3,128.51 (24 months) Speed: Cable Contract options: 24 months Downloads: 60 GB Call Optus: 1800 300 808
9)		Optus 7GB Cable Month to Month (Bundle) $50 per month Minimum total cost: $247.89 (24 months) Speed: Cable Contract options: 24 months Downloads: 7 GB Call Optus: 1800 300 808
10)		Telstra BigPond BigPond Cable Extreme 30Mbps / 60GB $140 per month Speed: up to 30 Mbps Contract options: 12 months, 24 months Downloads: 60 GB
11)		Telstra BigPond BigPond 'Liberty' Cable 8Mbps / 25GB $90 per month Speed: up to 8 Mbps Contract options: 12 months, 24 months Downloads: 25 GB
12)		Optus 14GB Cable (Bundle) $50 per month Minimum total cost: $1,928.51 (24 months) Speed: Cable Contract options: 24 months Downloads: 14 GB Call Optus: 1800 300 808
13)		Optus 14GB Naked Cable (Bundle) $50 per month Minimum total cost: $1,813.71 (24 months) Speed: Cable Contract options: 24 months Downloads: 14 GB Call Optus: 1800 300 808
14)		Optus 30GB Cable Month to Month (Bundle) $100 per month Minimum total cost: $297.89 (24 months) Speed: Cable Contract options: 24 months Downloads: 30 GB Call Optus: 1800 300 808
15)		Optus 30GB Naked Cable $80 per month Minimum total cost: $2,177.71 (24 months) Speed: Cable Contract options: 24 months Downloads: 30 GB Call Optus: 1800 300 808
16)		Optus 30GB Naked Cable (Bundle) $70 per month Minimum total cost: $2,293.71 (24 months) Speed: Cable Contract options: 24 months Downloads: 30 GB Call Optus: 1800 300 808
17)		Telstra BigPond BigPond 'Liberty' Cable 8Mbps / 12GB $70 per month Speed: up to 8 Mbps Contract options: 12 months, 24 months Downloads: 12 GB
18)		Telstra BigPond BigPond 'Liberty' Cable 8Mbps / 25GB (Bundle) $80 per month Speed: up to 8 Mbps Contract options: 12 months, 24 months Downloads: 25 GB
19)		Telstra BigPond BigPond 'Liberty' Cable Extreme 30Mbps / 25GB (Bundle) $90 per month Speed: up to 30 Mbps Contract options: 12 months, 24 months Downloads: 25 GB
20)		Optus 'yes' Fusion $149 Cable / 'Unlimited' Broadband + Playstation3 (Bundle) Special $149 per month Minimum total cost: $3,615.95 (24 months) Speed: Cable Contract options: 24 months Downloads: 30 GB Call Optus: 1800 076 977
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