Download quotas, not speeds, are the next battleground in Australian broadband, with iiNet and Internode predicting quota increases.

The best plans, the hidden costs, and is it really the best broadband deal on the market?

iiNet's bigger download quotas don't solve the big catch for those stuck on plain ADSL, and wanting big download quotas on faster plans.

After years of waiting, the PIPE PPC-1 fibre-optic link stretching from Sydney via Guam, is going live. In a big win for consumers of some ISPs, a new era of cheaper plans and bigger data allowances may await

Since we posted news of Internode's new 3G data quotas yesterday, Exetel has contacted us to inform us of some impressive looking plans.

Internode are giving their customers a very early Christmas present – a free speed upgrade and double the download quota for 1500k ADSL plans. But will it be enough?

While pre-paid gets you out of a 24-month contract, it doesn’t always provide as much bang for buck when it comes to your monthly data allowance.

The carrier is putting its weight behind the most anti-Telstra of broadband plans - the naked DSL package.

Not the fastest or quietest here, but it does offer some unique business benefits.

The ISP adds freebie ABC video downloads to its list of goodies for broadband customers. Good news if you're a fan of the ratings winner, hosted by Wil Anderson.

New broadband plans from Telstra with bigger download quotas are welcome, though you'll still find better value with the competition

Reports that AAPT is planning to uncap its offpeak data sounds like good news, but plenty of questions remain.

Large demos no longer a quota problem. While online gaming will eat up a small portion of your quota, it's in the field of game demos and add-on packs that this could offer significant value

Will VOIP chew up your download quota? What happens to calls if your downloads get shaped? Find out here.

Excess usage fees are one of the worst potential ways broadband deals can hit your hit pocket. If you're signing up for broadband and you haven't looked into the excess fees, read this.

The new kid on the wireless block increases its data quotas, and offers some handy advantages when compared against the likes of big guns like Optus and Three.

It's expensive, but the YES Box successfully marries high-end and consumer features in a flexible and scalable device.

Hands up who wants 12Mbps? Fingers crossed that kicking Telstra out of the plan (for now) means we still get the speeds we want and the plans we can afford.

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