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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.

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

Top 20 by Popularity (last 7 days)

1)		Optus 30GB Cable (Bundle) Save $118.95 $40 per month Min. cost: $1,678.56 (24 months) Speed: Cable Downloads: 10GB* Go to site
2)		Telstra BigPond BigPond Elite Cable 30Mbps / 'Liberty' 50GB (Home Phone Bundle & 24 Month Contract) $60 per month Min. cost: $1,941.60 (24 months) Speed: Up to 30Mbps Downloads: 50GB Call Telstra BigPond: 1300 544 897
3)		Telstra BigPond BigPond Elite Cable 30Mbps / 'Liberty' 50GB (Multiple Product Bundle & 24 Month Contract) $50 per month Min. cost: $2,421.60 (24 months) Speed: Up to 30Mbps Downloads: 50GB Call Telstra BigPond: 1300 544 897
4)		Optus 120GB Cable (Bundle) Save $118.95 $50 per month Min. cost: $1,918.56 (24 months) Speed: Cable Downloads: 50GB* Go to site
5)		Telstra BigPond BigPond Turbo Cable 8Mbps / 2GB (Multiple Product Bundle & 24 Months) $10 per month Min. cost: $1,677.60 (24 months) Speed: Up to 8Mbps Downloads: 2GB Call Telstra BigPond: 1300 544 897
6)		Optus 120GB Premium Speed Cable (Bundle) $70 per month Min. cost: $2,547.56 (24 months) Speed: Cable Downloads: 50GB* Go to site
7)		Optus 200GB Premium Speed Cable (Bundle) $150 per month Min. cost: $4,467.56 (24 months) Speed: Cable Downloads: 200GB Go to site
8)		Telstra BigPond BigPond Turbo Cable 8Mbps / 2GB Standalone (12 Months) $40 per month Min. cost: $479.40 (12 months) Speed: Up to 8Mbps Downloads: 2GB Call Telstra BigPond: 1300 544 897
9)		Optus 100GB Cable (Bundle) Save $118.95 $100 per month Min. cost: $3,118.56 (24 months) Speed: Cable Downloads: 100GB Go to site
10)		Optus 100GB Cable Month to Month (Bundle) $100 per month Min. cost: $308.89 (Month-to-month) Speed: Cable Downloads: 100GB Go to site
11)		Optus 100GB Naked Cable $110 per month Min. cost: $2,908.71 (24 months) Speed: Cable Downloads: 100GB Go to site
12)		Optus 100GB Naked Cable (Bundle) $100 per month Min. cost: $3,024.71 (24 months) Speed: Cable Downloads: 100GB Go to site
13)		Optus 100GB Premium Speed Cable (Bundle) $120 per month Min. cost: $3,747.56 (24 months) Speed: Cable Downloads: 100GB Go to site
14)		Optus 120GB Cable Month to Month (Bundle) $50 per month Min. cost: $258.89 (Month-to-month) Speed: Cable Downloads: 50GB* Go to site
15)		Optus 120GB Naked Cable $60 per month Min. cost: $1,708.71 (24 months) Speed: Cable Downloads: 50GB* Go to site
16)		Optus 120GB Naked Cable (Bundle) $50 per month Min. cost: $1,824.71 (24 months) Speed: Cable Downloads: 50GB* Go to site
17)		Optus 150GB Cable (Bundle) Save $118.95 $60 per month Min. cost: $2,158.56 (24 months) Speed: Cable Downloads: 75GB* Go to site
18)		Optus 150GB Cable Month to Month (Bundle) $60 per month Min. cost: $268.89 (Month-to-month) Speed: Cable Downloads: 75GB* Go to site
19)		Optus 150GB Naked Cable $70 per month Min. cost: $1,948.71 (24 months) Speed: Cable Downloads: 75GB* Go to site
20)		Optus 150GB Naked Cable (Bundle) $60 per month Min. cost: $2,064.71 (24 months) Speed: Cable Downloads: 75GB* Go to site
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