in general, ASDL is pretty much the same as other providers. The only difference is that you have to pay quarterly and the roll-out of ADSL2 is quite slow. As technology advances, it should drive cost down but instead they increase the price. In comparison TPG is slightly more expensive but there is a higher download limit.

We have used a few providers in the past but Internode is the best for value and service. Internode's value added peering and free download server is great. Even when Telstra caused interruption Internode resolved the issue as promptly as can be expected.

Approximate cost: $60

Have never had any problems with this ISP. Setting up a wireless network for the first time and configuring the modem to access the internet were a cinch with the instructions provided. When you call their helpline (I had to once when the service was down - but it's only happened once and lasted about an hour!), they have a neat callback service so do you don't have to wait on hold at all. There might be cheaper plans out there, but Internode are worth consideration for being so reliable and uncomplicated.