"However, as we would expect, in annual terms the percentage growth of take-up has declined given the increase of the total subscriber base in absolute terms."

DSL-based services remain the most popular type of broadband adopted by Australians, comprising approximately three-quarters of all broadband service connections.

However, take-up of all other forms of broadband measured in the September quarter - including cable, satellite and wireless - continues to increase.

Current and previous ACCC Broadband Snapshot reports are available on the ACCC website, www.accc.gov.au.