Telstra is the leading provider of some of the most comprehensive broadband internet packages across Australia. It offers primarily three types of internet connection, cable broadband, ADSL broadband and velocity broadband. These connections differ from each other in internet speed and all packages have different salient features that cater to various market niches.

Among the most commonly used and popular broadband packages offered by Telstra are the BigPond Elite and BigPond Ultimate plans. Here are the details of some of these packages:

• BigPond Elite 500GB Liberty – This plan offers a monthly data usage quota of 500GB at an incredible internet speed of 24mbps. Internet speed is shaped down in case the allotted monthly quota is exceeded. The package is available on a contract of 24 months at a price of $89.95 and offers unlimited
• BigPond Ultimate 500GB Liberty – With this plan, subscribers can enjoy high-speed internet with 500GB worth of monthly data usage. The package is reasonably priced at $99.95 only making it one of the most popular internet packages among heavy internet users.

The broadband plans of Telstra have no hidden charges and subscribers are not forced to pay any extra charges once they have exceeded the monthly data allowance. Furthermore, Telstra is among the few broadband service providers in Australia that does not restrict internet usage with peak-time and off-peak time.

Telstra internet service is available in all major cities of Australia, being limited only by service-compatibility on telephone exchanges. Telstra also offers subscribers a range of useful features absolutely free of cost, such as anti-spam, anti-virus, free mailbox, and mobile messaging.