Since its initial inception back in 2007, the National Broadband Network (NBN) has been described as slow, expensive, unreliable, poorly implemented, unfair, needlessly restrictive and obsolete - and those are just the criticisms we can print. But how does it actually work?

If the endless stream of NBN jargon has left you feeling confused and befuddled, this
90-second video explainer can help.

Contracts kinda suck. While the telco industry is built on the back of two-year commitments, locking yourself into one provider for as long as 24 months never feels great. What if there’s a better deal? What if the service is terrible? What if you decide to abandon technology and live a nomadic life off the grid?

Everyone wants fast internet, but unfortunately, getting speedy NBN isn’t as simple as it should be. There are so many factors that can affect the speed and quality of your connection, and no one wants to be stuck with a service that craps out during peak hours.

Australia's global broadband ranking isn't just slow - we're also one of the most expensive places in the world when it comes to accessing that data. New research from vouchercloud has looked at the cost of fixed broadband and it paints a damning picture of where we sit when it comes to access to fast and reasonably priced broadband.

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The National Broadband Network has become a bit of a crapshoot - with emphasis on 'crap'. Depending on the technology deployed in your suburb and the type of plan you plump for, you could be getting speeds as low as 20 megabits per second. This clearly isn't good enough.

The NBN party is rolling down my street at the moment so I'm looking at what my options are when it comes to offers and plans. And it's all pretty disappointing. I live in an area where the best option has been HFC cable so I've had the option of either 30Mbps or 100Mbps connectivity. So, the lack of a faster option, which I'd gobble up in a hurry, has me wondering, where are the really fast NBN plans?

NBN Co has hit out at telcos and consumer groups that claim internet prices are too high, commissioning and publishing research that suggests Australia is actually one of the most affordable markets for broadband in the world.

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No one wants slow internet, but getting a fast connection isn’t always straightforward. Differences in technology and location can greatly limit your options sometimes. At the same time, we’re all after the best deal – or in some cases, the least worst – so whether you're currently getting online through the NBN, ADSL, or mobile broadband, we’ve picked out some plans worth taking a look at.

Wouldn't it be great if you could try an NBN plan before you buy it? It turns out you can in some circumstances - it's called the NBN satisfaction guarantee.

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NBN Co's first CEO, Mike Quigley, has published a scathing attack on the Liberal government's handling of the NBN rollout. In a detailed view of his time as CEO, he discusses how the Australian public was short-changed in one of the nation's biggest infrastructure projects.

Sick of searching for NBN plans? Wish someone would just tell you which plan to pick? Each week, we review over 1400 plan documents over a number of broadband and NBN categories in a bid to find the plans with the best value. Here's our current champion.

While many Retail Service Providers (RSPs) have had their reputations tarnished through the rollout of the NBN, one company seems to have thrived. Aussie Broadband, which was formed through the amalgamation of Wideband Networks and Westvic Broadband, is often mentioned in positive terms by customers saying their service and performance are excellent.

But what about value for money? Let's see how Aussie Broadband's plans stack up against some of the big boys.

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When I get home after work, I love to throw on some Netflix or an online game to unwind. The problem is, so does everyone else.

Signing up for a new NBN plan can feel a bit like a game of Russian roulette. There are so many factors that can affect the speed and quality of your connection, and no one wants to get stuck with a shitty service.

While not all providers are equal, some are doing a bang-up job of delivering high quality NBN. Thanks to the ACCC’s “Measuring Broadband Australia” program – which relies on real world testing data from Australian households – we’ve got a better idea of who they are.

Attention data hogs: MyRepublic's Unlimited Premium NBN plan, which boasts speeds of up to 100Mbps, is currently down to just $79.95. That's a saving of $10 per month, with no lock-in contract to worry about. Here are the inclusions!