Updated May 1, 2026. Setting up home internet is one of the first things you do after picking up the apartment keys. Canada has roughly 250 internet service providers, but six companies own most of the wires and fibre lines that everyone else rents: Bell, Rogers (which now includes Shaw in Western Canada), Telus, Videotron, Cogeco, and Eastlink. Plans range from a $40 entry-level fibre line in Quebec to a $150 multi-gigabit business fibre plan in downtown Toronto. The right pick depends on whether your building is wired for fibre, whether you want a contract or month-to-month, and whether you live in a major city or a rural area where Starlink might be the only realistic option. This guide covers every provider worth considering in 2026, what their plans actually cost, and how to land a working connection in your first week without Canadian credit history.

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Quick Answer: Who Are the Best Internet Providers in Canada?

For most newcomers picking from the best internet providers in Canada in 2026, the shortlist looks like this:

For the rest of the household setup (electricity, gas, water, mobile), see our mobile providers in Canada guide and our apartment prices guide.

How the Canadian Internet Market Actually Works

Six companies own the physical infrastructure. Everyone else, including the well-known low-cost brands, rents wholesale access to those networks under rates set by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).

  • Bell owns the dominant fibre footprint in Quebec, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada, plus DSL coverage almost everywhere east of Saskatchewan.
  • Rogers owns cable across Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador, and now owns the former Shaw cable footprint in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
  • Telus owns the dominant fibre footprint in BC and Alberta, plus DSL coverage in those provinces.
  • Videotron owns cable and fibre across Quebec and parts of Eastern Ontario.
  • Cogeco owns cable and fibre in parts of Ontario (mostly outside the Rogers footprint) and Quebec (mostly outside the Videotron footprint).
  • Eastlink owns cable across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland and Labrador, with selected coverage in Ontario and Alberta.

Two 2026 regulatory changes matter for anyone signing up this year:

CRTC Telecom Order 2026-77 (April 2026) finalized the wholesale rates that small ISPs pay to use the big networks. These are the rates that make Oxio, TekSavvy, Distributel, Carrytel, and Start.ca financially possible. Cheaper wholesale rates flow through to retail pricing within a few months, which is why low-cost fibre plans are sitting at their lowest level in five years right now. Source: Mobile Syrup, CRTC finalizes wholesale fibre rates.

CRTC Telecom Regulatory Policy 2026-43 (announced March 12, 2026, in force June 12, 2026) bans activation, modification, and cancellation fees on internet plans. Activation fees of $50 to $100 are gone. Cancellation fees are gone. The only thing a provider can still charge for is unreturned equipment or an overdue balance. Source: Government of Canada, CRTC eliminates fees to make it easier to switch internet and cellphone plans.

The combination is good news for newcomers. Starting on a low-cost reseller, then jumping to fibre once your building’s wiring or your credit file allows it, costs essentially nothing in 2026.

The Big Six: Incumbent Internet Providers in Canada

These six providers own the towers, the fibre lines, and the cable plant. Every other ISP in the country runs on one of their networks.

Bell

Bell Internet sells fibre and DSL across Ontario, Quebec, the Atlantic provinces, Manitoba, and parts of Alberta and British Columbia. Bell Pure Fibre is the brand for fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) service and reaches more than four million homes in 2026.

  • Fibe 50: 50 / 50 Mbps for around $55 per month
  • Fibe 500: 500 / 500 Mbps for around $80 per month
  • Gigabit Fibe: 1 Gbps download, 750 Mbps upload for around $90 per month
  • Gigabit Fibe 1.5: 1.5 Gbps for around $100 per month
  • Gigabit Fibe 3.0: 3 Gbps symmetrical for around $130 per month
  • Promo cycles: Bell typically sells fibre at a 24-month promo rate that resets to standard pricing automatically. Always check the post-promo price before signing.

Bell Pure Fibre was named Canada’s Fastest Internet for the sixth straight reporting period in Ookla’s Q3-Q4 2025 awards, with a median download of 372 Mbps and upload of 321 Mbps across the country. If your building has Bell fibre, it is almost always the fastest pipe available.

Rogers (and the former Shaw network)

Rogers Ignite covers Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the four Western provinces (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba) where the network used to operate as Shaw. Rogers paid $26 billion to close the Shaw acquisition on April 3, 2023, and the Shaw Internet brand has been retired in favour of Rogers Ignite for almost all residential customers.

  • Ignite Internet 150u: 150 / 15 Mbps for around $80 per month
  • Ignite Internet 500u: 500 / 20 Mbps for around $95 per month
  • Ignite Gigabit: 1 Gbps / 50 Mbps for around $105 per month
  • Ignite Gigabit X: 2.5 Gbps / 100 Mbps for around $135 per month
  • Connected for Success: $20/month low-income plan for eligible families, expanded as a condition of the Shaw merger approval
  • Activation: Was $50 to $80 historically; eliminated June 12, 2026 under CRTC 2026-43

Rogers Ignite is the dominant cable internet brand in most of urban Canada outside Quebec. Speeds are real on download and lower on upload (cable is asymmetrical), which is fine for streaming and Zoom but a real factor for anyone uploading video, large files, or running a home server.

Telus

Telus Internet is the BC and Alberta incumbent, with PureFibre coverage in most of Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Red Deer, and Kelowna. Telus also operates copper DSL almost everywhere across BC and Alberta where fibre has not yet been deployed.

  • High Speed 25: 25 / 5 Mbps DSL for around $50 per month (still common in older Vancouver and Calgary buildings)
  • PureFibre 75: 75 / 75 Mbps symmetrical for around $75 per month
  • PureFibre 500: 500 / 500 Mbps for around $85 per month
  • PureFibre Gigabit: 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps for around $95 per month
  • PureFibre 1.5: 1.5 Gbps for around $110 per month

Telus PureFibre placed second in Ookla’s Q3-Q4 2025 awards with a 76.14 speed score, closely behind Bell. In BC and Alberta, Telus is the de facto fibre incumbent and typically the fastest option in any building it serves.

Videotron

Videotron Internet is the Quebec incumbent, with cable plant covering Montreal, Quebec City, Gatineau, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivieres, and most populated areas of Quebec, plus selected Eastern Ontario. Videotron is owned by Quebecor, which also owns Freedom Mobile and Fizz.

  • Helix Internet 60: 60 / 10 Mbps for around $40 per month
  • Helix Internet 200: 200 / 30 Mbps for around $60 per month
  • Helix Internet 1 Gig: 1 Gbps / 30 Mbps cable for around $85 per month
  • Helix Fibre 3 Gig: 3 Gbps / 1 Gbps fibre for around $125 per month
  • Bilingual support and bundling with Helix TV and Videotron Mobile

If you live in Quebec, Videotron is usually cheaper than Bell for the same speed tier. Bell PureFibre is sometimes faster on the upload side, especially in Montreal high-rises, but Videotron’s pricing tends to win for the typical newcomer household.

Cogeco

Cogeco operates cable and fibre in parts of Ontario (Hamilton, Niagara region, Kingston, Cornwall, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, North Bay, Belleville, Trenton, Peterborough, and surrounding towns) and parts of Quebec (Magog, Drummondville, Joliette, Saint-Hyacinthe, Trois-Rivieres area, and selected suburbs).

  • UltraFibre 60: 60 / 10 Mbps for around $65 per month
  • UltraFibre 360: 360 / 30 Mbps for around $90 per month
  • UltraFibre 1G Unlimited: 1 Gbps / 50 Mbps for around $115 per month
  • Bilingual support, no data caps on most plans

Cogeco’s footprint is small but real. If you are renting in Hamilton, Kingston, or Sault Ste. Marie, Cogeco is often the only cable alternative to Rogers. Pricing is similar to Rogers Ignite at the same speed tier.

Eastlink

Eastlink covers Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, plus selected Ontario and Alberta markets. Eastlink is family-owned, headquartered in Halifax, and one of the few non-incumbent providers that runs both cable and wireless networks.

  • Eastlink Internet 350: 350 Mbps cable for around $80 per month
  • Eastlink Internet 1 Gig: 1 Gbps / 30 Mbps for around $90 per month
  • Eastlink FibreOP in select fibre-served areas, up to 1.5 Gbps
  • Bundled wireless discounts when combined with Eastlink Wireless

Atlantic newcomers should compare Eastlink with Bell Aliant (Bell’s regional brand) and Rogers in any given postal code. In rural Atlantic Canada, Eastlink frequently has the only viable cable plant. See our Halifax newcomer guide.

Big Six Plan Comparison (April 2026)

ProviderNetworkRegionTypical 100-200 Mbps PlanTypical 1 Gbps PlanSymmetrical?
BellOwn fibre + DSLON, QC, Atlantic, parts MB/AB/BC$65 / 150 Mbps$90 / 1 Gbps fibreYes (PureFibre)
RogersOwn cable + former ShawON, NB, NL, BC, AB, SK, MB$80 / 150 Mbps$105 / 1 GbpsNo
TelusOwn fibre + DSLBC, AB$75 / 75 Mbps fibre$95 / 1 Gbps fibreYes (PureFibre)
VideotronOwn cable + fibreQC, Eastern ON$60 / 200 Mbps$85 / 1 GbpsCable: no, Fibre: yes
CogecoOwn cable + fibreparts ON, parts QC$90 / 360 Mbps$115 / 1 GbpsNo
EastlinkOwn cable + selected fibreNS, NB, PEI, NL, parts ON/AB$80 / 350 Mbps$90 / 1 GbpsSelected fibre only

Pricing varies by promo cycle and postal code. Always check the live carrier site for your address before signing. Sources: carrier sites April 2026, PlanHub home internet comparison, Statistics Canada CPI Internet index.

Low-Cost and Reseller Internet Providers

A separate group of providers buys wholesale access to the Big Six networks at CRTC-set rates and resells it cheaper. Speeds and reliability are identical to the underlying network because it is the same fibre or cable plant. The trade-off is online-only support, and a typical 7- to 14-day install window because the incumbent has to send the technician.

The CRTC’s Telecom Order 2026-77 finalized the rates these providers pay in April 2026, replacing interim rates set in 2024. Most resellers passed through the savings within 60 days.

ProviderUnderlying NetworkWhere AvailableTypical 100 Mbps PlanTypical 1 Gbps Plan
OxioRogers / Bell / VideotronON, QC, BC, AB, SK, MB$50 / 75 Mbps (ON)$80 / 1 Gbps
TekSavvyRogers / Bell / Videotron / CogecoON, QC, BC, AB, MB$50 / 100 Mbps cable$95 / 1 Gbps fibre
DistributelBell / Rogers / VideotronON, QC, BC, AB$55 / 100 Mbps$85 / 1 Gbps
CarrytelRogers / BellON$45 / 100 Mbps$80 / 1 Gbps
Start.caRogers / BellON$50 / 150 Mbps$90 / 1 Gbps
EBOXBell / Videotron / CogecoQC, ON$45 / 120 Mbps$80 / 1 Gbps
VMediaRogers / Bell / VideotronON, QC, BC, AB, MB$45 / 75 Mbps$80 / 1 Gbps
Bravo TelecomVideotron / BellQC$40 / 120 Mbps$80 / 940 Mbps

For a newcomer who has not yet built a Canadian credit file, a reseller is often the easiest first connection. Most do not run a hard credit check, deposits are smaller or waived, and contracts are month-to-month. Source: PlanHub Oxio review.

Oxio: The Reseller Most Newcomers Land On

Oxio deserves its own mention because Moving2Canada and most newcomer-focused review sites consistently rank it at the top. Oxio sells one plan per region (no upselling, no promo bait-and-switch) and prices stay flat year over year. Quebec and Ontario customers get a Bell or Videotron-backed line; Western customers get Shaw/Rogers cable. The brand is Canadian, the customer service is bilingual, and the install kit ships free.

If you want a “set it and forget it” plan that is fairly priced from day one with no annual price hike, Oxio is the safest reseller pick.

TekSavvy: The Veteran Independent ISP

TekSavvy has been operating as an independent ISP since 1998, headquartered in Chatham, Ontario. TekSavvy was the most vocal advocate for the wholesale fibre access that the CRTC finalized in 2026. It offers DSL, cable, and fibre across most of urban Canada, with 24/7 chat and 7-day phone support.

TekSavvy’s pricing is generally not the cheapest in the reseller tier, but its reliability record and policy advocacy give it a loyal following. The Cable 100 Unlimited and Fibre 1000 plans are popular newcomer picks.

Beanfield: Urban Symmetrical Fibre

Beanfield Metroconnect is different. Beanfield is not a reseller; it owns its own fibre network in serviced buildings across Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Ottawa. Plans run from 1 Gbps symmetrical at around $58 per month up to 8 Gbps symmetrical, with no contract, no installation fee, free included equipment, and unlimited data.

If your apartment or condo is in a Beanfield-wired building (the leasing office or the lobby usually has signage), it is almost always the best price-to-speed ratio in Canadian fibre. Coverage is the catch: Beanfield only serves buildings where it has run its own fibre. Outside those buildings, it is not an option.

Internet for Apartments and Condos

If you rent an apartment, your provider choice often depends on what is wired into the building. There are three patterns to know.

Pattern 1: The building is wired for one fibre carrier. This is the most common pattern in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal high-rises. The landlord or condo board has signed an agreement with Bell, Rogers, Telus, or Beanfield to install fibre in every unit. You can technically still order from another provider, but they may have to use older copper wiring, with a slower plan as the result. In practice, the wired carrier is usually the right pick.

Pattern 2: The building has cable and DSL but no fibre. Older mid-rises and walk-ups across Canada usually fall here. You have Rogers / Bell DSL / Telus DSL / Videotron cable to pick from, plus all the resellers running on those networks. Cable is faster than DSL in this scenario, so a cable plan from Rogers, Videotron, or one of their resellers is usually the better choice.

Pattern 3: Internet is included in rent. Some newer student rentals, co-living buildings, and full-service apartments include high-speed internet in the rent. Confirm the speed tier (anything below 100 Mbps will struggle with two video calls running at once) and confirm whether you can opt out and bring your own provider.

Always ask your landlord or building manager what providers are wired in before you order anything. The CRTC’s National Broadband Map shows which technologies are available at any Canadian address but not which one your specific building actually has installed.

Rural and Remote Internet in Canada

If you are settling somewhere outside a serviced city, the equation changes. Cable plant ends at the edge of most municipalities; fibre rarely makes it past the suburbs.

  • Starlink: Low-Earth-orbit satellite internet from SpaceX. Plans run around $140/month for residential service after a $759 hardware fee, with typical real-world speeds of 50-200 Mbps download and 10-30 Mbps upload. Latency is much better than legacy satellite (around 30-60 ms versus 600+ ms for older satellite). Starlink is the default rural pick in 2026 for almost every Canadian household outside the wired footprint.
  • Xplore: A Canadian ISP that runs both fixed-wireless (a tower-to-roof antenna) and legacy geostationary satellite. Xplore has been deploying rural fibre under the federal Universal Broadband Fund. Plans run $80 to $130 per month depending on technology and speed tier.
  • Provincial / municipal initiatives: Several provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba) and First Nations communities have rolled out community fibre networks under the Universal Broadband Fund. If you are moving to a rural community, ask the local municipal office whether a community network is in the area.
  • Cellular fixed-wireless: Bell, Rogers, Telus, and SaskTel all sell home internet plans that run on the 5G cellular network. Plans run $55 to $90 per month for 50 to 250 Mbps where coverage exists. Useful for cottages, semi-rural homes, and as a temporary backup, less competitive in dense urban settings.

If you are landing in a rural area, expect to pay $30 to $60 per month more than a comparable urban plan. The Government of Canada’s commitment is to connect 98% of Canadians to 50/10 Mbps service by 2026 and 100% by 2030 under the Universal Broadband Fund.

Internet Technology in Canada: Fibre, Cable, DSL, Satellite

Five technologies deliver home internet in Canada in 2026. The right one for your address depends almost entirely on what is already installed.

TechnologyTypical SpeedTypical PriceLatencyBest For
Fibre (FTTH / PureFibre)500 Mbps to 8 Gbps symmetrical$70 to $1305-15 msHeavy uploaders, multi-person households, gamers, remote workers
Cable50 Mbps to 2.5 Gbps download (slower upload)$50 to $13515-30 msStreaming, video calls, most household setups
DSL5 to 75 Mbps$40 to $8030-50 msLegacy fallback in older buildings or rural areas
Fixed wireless / 5G home50 to 250 Mbps$55 to $9025-60 msCottages, semi-rural, backup line
Satellite (Starlink / Xplore)25 to 200 Mbps$90 to $15030-600 msGenuinely rural where wired service is unavailable

The decision in plain English: if your building has fibre, take the fibre. If it does not, take cable. If it has neither, look at fixed-wireless or 5G home internet. If you are rural and none of those reach you, Starlink is the default in 2026.

Setting Up Internet With No Canadian Credit History

This is the single most common newcomer blocker, and there are clear pathways through it.

Path 1: Reseller With No Hard Credit Check

Oxio, Carrytel, EBOX, Bravo Telecom, and most other resellers do not run a hard credit check on a residential plan. They run a soft check (or sometimes none at all) and ask for a Canadian credit card or pre-authorized debit from a Canadian chequing account. This is the easiest path for week one. Sign up online, the technician comes within 7-14 days, and you have a working line.

Path 2: Newcomer Plan With Document Verification

Bell, Rogers, and Telus all offer dedicated newcomer programs that waive the Canadian credit check for landed PRs and study/work permit holders. Required documents are typically:

  • Passport with visa or immigration stamp
  • One of: PR card, COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence), study permit, or work permit
  • Proof of address (lease or signed offer letter)
  • Canadian credit card or chequing account for autopay

Bell’s “New to Canada” program and Rogers’ newcomer offers usually match the regular promo plan price, with a small bonus discount or a free month. Telus does the same in BC and Alberta.

Path 3: Standard Postpaid With a Refundable Deposit

If you want to start with a Big Six provider and do not qualify for a newcomer plan, every incumbent will approve you with a refundable security deposit. Internet deposits are typically smaller than mobile deposits, in the range of $100 to $200, and are returned with interest 12 months later once payment history is established.

Recommended First-30-Days Sequence for Newcomers

  1. Before you sign the lease: check the National Broadband Map for the address and ask the landlord which providers are wired in. Buildings with fibre give you more options.
  2. Day 1 to 3: order a reseller plan online (Oxio is the safest default). Most install within 7-14 days. Use the building’s existing Wi-Fi, a phone hotspot, or a coffee shop until the technician comes.
  3. Day 7 to 14: the technician installs the modem. Set up Wi-Fi, change the default password, and connect your devices.
  4. Month 2 to 3: with two or three payment cycles on file, your Equifax and TransUnion files start showing real history. This unlocks Big Six newcomer plans without a deposit.
  5. Month 6 to 12: review your plan against the live promo grid on PlanHub. Internet promos cycle every 90 days. Thanks to CRTC 2026-43 (in force June 12, 2026), switching costs nothing.
  6. Year 2: call the loyalty desk before any 24-month promo expires. Bell, Rogers, Telus, and Videotron retention teams are empowered to match competitor pricing and frequently offer 20-30% retention discounts.

For the broader settling-in timeline (banking, credit card, SIN, health card), see our how to manage my finances guide and our Toronto guide or Edmonton guide depending on where you land.

Cost-Saving Tactics for Canadian Internet Plans

A few habits keep the monthly bill in line.

  • Use the CRTC June 12, 2026 rule. Cancellation fees are gone. If a competitor undercuts your plan, switch the same week. Source: CRTC, Eliminates fees on internet and cellphone plans.
  • Bundle internet and mobile. Bell, Rogers, Telus, and Videotron all offer 15 to 25% off the second service when you bundle home internet with a postpaid mobile plan. Math out a one-bill bundle versus two separate cheap providers; sometimes the bundle wins, sometimes it does not.
  • Skip the rental modem if you stay long-term. Bell, Rogers, and Telus rent modems at $10-$15 per month. After two years that is $240-$360. Owning a compatible cable modem (DOCSIS 3.1) or fibre ONT pays back inside 18 months on most plans.
  • Check the post-promo price before signing. Bell, Rogers, and Telus standard fibre plans almost always come with a 24-month promo discount of $20-$40 per month. The price snaps back at month 25 if you do not renegotiate.
  • Use the loyalty desk. Saying “I am thinking of switching to Oxio” or “Beanfield is $58 in my building” on the retention line is usually enough to trigger an extension of your promo rate.
  • Reassess every 12 months. Plans that were the right fit at signup often fall behind the market within a year. Compare on PlanHub or WhistleOut at every renewal.

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The CRTC’s Internet Price Index has dropped about 6% since early 2021 while the overall Consumer Price Index rose roughly 19% in the same window. The benefit only flows to households that actively shop their plan; sticky customers on legacy promos consistently pay 20-30% more than the current market rate.

Frequently Asked Questions: Best Internet Providers in Canada

Who are the best internet providers in Canada in 2026?

For most newcomers, the best internet providers in Canada in 2026 are Bell Pure Fibre (where available) for fastest fibre, Rogers Ignite for cable across Ontario and the former Shaw footprint in Western Canada, Telus PureFibre for BC and Alberta, Videotron for Quebec, and Eastlink for the Atlantic provinces. For lower prices on the same networks, Oxio, TekSavvy, Distributel, and Beanfield are the leading low-cost picks.

What is the cheapest internet plan in Canada?

The cheapest stable internet plans in Canada start around $40 per month for 60-100 Mbps from resellers like Oxio, Carrytel, EBOX, and Bravo Telecom in Quebec. Promo plans from the incumbents occasionally drop below that, especially during Black Friday and the January promo cycle, but the reseller floor is the most consistent low price.

Who has the fastest internet in Canada?

Bell Pure Fibre was named Canada’s Fastest Internet for the sixth consecutive reporting period in Ookla’s Q3-Q4 2025 Speedtest Awards, with a median download of 372 Mbps and median upload of 321 Mbps. Telus PureFibre placed second, followed by Rogers, Cogeco, and Videotron.

Do I need Canadian credit history to sign up for home internet?

No, not for resellers. Oxio, TekSavvy, Distributel, Carrytel, Start.ca, EBOX, and most other low-cost ISPs do not run a hard credit check; they ask for a Canadian payment method. Bell, Rogers, and Telus require either a soft credit check, a refundable deposit of $100-$200, or proof of newcomer status (passport plus PR card / study permit / work permit) for their dedicated newcomer plans.

What internet speed do I actually need?

For a single person streaming and video calling: 50-100 Mbps is comfortable. For a couple or small family: 200-500 Mbps. For a household with multiple 4K streams, gamers, or someone uploading large files for work: 1 Gbps. The CRTC’s basic service objective is 50/10 Mbps download/upload, and most modern households now sit comfortably above that.

What changes for internet plans on June 12, 2026?

CRTC Telecom Regulatory Policy 2026-43 takes effect on June 12, 2026 and bans activation, modification, and cancellation fees on home internet and cellphone plans. Activation fees of $50-$100 are gone. Cancellation fees are gone. The only thing a provider can still charge for is unreturned equipment or an overdue device balance. Source: Government of Canada press release.

Are Shaw and Rogers the same company now?

Yes. Rogers closed the $26 billion acquisition of Shaw on April 3, 2023. Shaw cable internet across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba has been migrating to the Rogers Ignite brand. New customers in those provinces sign up with Rogers; existing Shaw customers keep their plan terms but appear on Rogers billing systems. Source: Rogers, closes transformative merger with Shaw.

What is the best internet provider for international students?

Most international students in Canada pick a low-cost reseller (Oxio, Carrytel, EBOX, Distributel) for the first year because there is no Canadian credit check, no contract, and no large upfront deposit. After the first 6-12 months on file with a Canadian provider, students often switch to a Bell, Rogers, or Telus newcomer plan to get a faster fibre line, sometimes bundled with mobile.

How do I switch internet providers in Canada?

The new provider handles the switch. Sign up online, schedule the install, and ask the new provider to coordinate the cancellation with your old one. As of June 12, 2026 there is no cancellation fee on residential internet, no 30-day notice requirement, and the only outstanding charge is unreturned equipment if you keep the old modem. Most switches finish inside two weeks.

Does Starlink work everywhere in Canada?

Starlink is available across all of mainland Canada and most of the Arctic in 2026, with some capacity caveats in dense Toronto and Vancouver neighbourhoods where the satellite constellation is at peak load during evenings. For rural and remote households, Starlink is the most reliable option in the country. Hardware costs around $759 upfront and the residential plan runs around $140 per month with unlimited data.

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