About Us
Meet our team who works hard every day to make sure you get access to the best Internet plans available in your area.
About NetSpeed Canada
At NetSpeed Canada, we provide a simple process for finding a reliable and fast home internet plan regardless of your budget and where you live in Canada.
We understand that the internet landscape in Canada is vast, fragmented and often difficult to for consumers to understand.
We exist to help you make sense of the market, while ensuring you find the best quality and best value internet plan in your area.
Our simple process includes entering your address or postal code and exploring plans tailored to your specific location. You can easily compare the details of the various plans and then click the plan link which takes you to the ISP site to purchase. Our process enables efficient and informed decision-making which ultimately saves you time and money.
We provide you with information about the internet provider landscape in Canada and the details of the various ISPs, including the type of internet technology they use to provide internet services to their clients whether cable, DSL, fixed wireless or fibre, and their availability across the country.
What Makes Us Uniquely Different
We are uniquely different because we offer personalized recommendations, comprehensive provider comparisons, and up-to-date information.
Personalized Recommendations
Once you enter your address or the postal code, you can go ahead and use the filters feature to sort the internet plans by monthly data limits, budget, speed, and internet service provider.
Comprehensive Provider Comparison
We provide detailed information about 45 internet service providers throughout Canada including their network infrastructure, availability, and whether they are dominant or independent players in the industry.
Up-to-Date Information
Our team is regularly scanning the market for the latest information about new internet plans, coverage and pricing, to ensure we deliver the most accurate and comprehensive internet plan comparisons in your area.
Our Mission and Vision
Our mission is to provide a platform that allows you to easily compare internet plans in your area and enable you to select the best value plan for your home internet needs.
Why You Can Trust Us
To ensure that you select an internet plan that is best for you, we provide unbiased information and data comparison.
Our custom filters enable you to sort the internet plans by key criteria such as budget, speed, and monthly data limits.
Meet NetSpeed Canada Team
Meet our team who works hard every day to make sure you get access to the best Internet plans available in your area. Their commitment and expertise drive our mission to provide you with top-notch connectivity and unparalleled service.
Tomas Novosad
Founder/Editor-in-Chief
Tomas is the founder and editor-in-chief here at NetSpeed Canada. When he moved to Vancouver, BC more than 10 years ago, he was staggered by how much ISPs were charging for home internet plans. Being the problem solver that he is, he thought that there had to be an alternative. So he started researching and found that Canada actually has dozens of internet providers beyond the Big 3 that few people know about. That’s how NetSpeed Canada was born: a simple platform where Canadians can enter their address and see all the internet plans available to them.
Andrea Durrheim
Content Editor/Writer
Andrea is a former journalist with a love of all things gadget and tech-related. She’s online all the time – bereft (or sleeping) when she isn’t. Andrea loves her online multiplayer strategy games as much as she enjoys the ability to research any topic that grabs her interest. Binge-watching streamed documentaries is her favourite vice. Needless to say, she enjoys cost-saving deals from ISPs and thrives on awesome download speeds. Her favourite catchphrase? “I know everything. What I don’t know, I Google.”
Zeddy Kibet
Content Writer
Zeddy is an experienced content writer who enjoys researching and writing about a range of topics. Zeddy is curious and loves creating engaging content, whether that be through article writing, Tik-Tok or YouTube. For NetSpeed, Zeddy creates our written content to help you make sense of the Canadian ISP landscape. Having had her fair share of poor internet plans, she is fully on board with finding you some quality plans. In her spare time, Zeddy enjoys crocheting, reading and binge-watching Korean dramas on Netflix.
Tharindu Fernando
Lead Developer
Tharindu is the lead web developer at NetSpeed Canada. His main goal has been to enhance the user experience by making it easier for Canadians to find the best internet plans available near their location. As a full-stack web developer with over 15 years of experience, Tharindu has implemented advanced features and a user-friendly interface that allows users to simply enter their address and instantly access a comprehensive list of internet plans. His dedication to improving accessibility and usability has been instrumental in helping NetSpeed Canada become a trusted resource for finding affordable internet solutions.
Have questions or need assistance?
Our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to help. Whether you need advice on the best internet plans, technical support, or have other inquiries, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re committed to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a seamless experience with NetSpeed Canada.
FAQs About Internet Providers in Canada
We receive many questions about Internet plans in Canada from our readers daily. Below are our answers to the frequently asked questions.
How Much Internet Speed Do I Need?
We recommend that you purchase an internet plan with at least 100 Mbps download speed. However, not all internet speeds are available in all areas. You need to explore what internet connection types are available and then identify the internet plan with the most suitable speed for your internet needs.
For example, if you stay in a metropolitan area, you will have access to a wide range of options including fiber and cable plans, whereas rural areas will typically have less options.
Fiber provides the fastest speed which is up to 3 Gbps then followed by cable, satellite, and DSL. Generally, you higher cost plans provide faster speeds.
You need to think of how you will use the internet and the number of connected devices before selecting a plan. For working from home, you will need 10 Mbps for video conferencing, email, and social networking on one device.
You need at least 20 Mbps for watching Netflix and 30 Mbps for HD quality. You need 10 Mbps for social networking and 5 Mbps for web browsing. For online video games, 50 Mbps for download speed and a minimum of 30 Mbps for upload speed is enough.
What Is Fibre Internet?
Fibre internet is a type of internet connection that transfers data using fibre optic cables which transfer light signals from one point to another using strands of thin plastic or glass.
These connections enable faster signal transfer compared to traditional coaxial cables that use copper conductors to transfer electrical signals.
The light can travel long distances without degrading and carry a lot of data. Fibre internet can achieve faster speeds of up to 10 Gbps or even faster in some circumstances.
Major ISPs in Canada such as Rogers, TELUS, and Bell Canada have developed fibre internet networks. Smaller ISPs can buy services wholesale from these fibre networks and resell them to their clients.
Do All Internet Service Providers Offer Unlimited Data?
The majority of internet service providers in Canada offer plans with unlimited data. Unlimited data enables you to download and stream as much as you want as well as be informed on the latest news. However, due to connection restrictions, sharing the internet connection can be limited to a certain number of devices.
How Do I Switch Internet Service Providers?
Fortunately, the Canadian government through the CRTC demands that all internet providers be transparent which enables citizens to switch from one provider to another easily. The Internet Code by CRTC indicates that your new provider can switch the internet services on your behalf.
Your current provider does not need to be informed about switching services. However, note that you are responsible for paying the contract termination fees and returning the modem/router. Therefore, contact your current provider to inform you about the conditions.
Do I Need To Sign A Contract, Or Are There Month-To-Month Home Internet Plans Available?
All the internet service providers offer month-to-month pricing, however, to get a discounted monthly rate, the ISPs may require you to sign a 12 or 24-month contract. Additionally, prices may increase once the contract ends.
To receive a discounted rate, call up your provider a few months before the contract expires and negotiate a new contract.
Thankfully, Canadian law dictates that all ISPs be transparent about their contract terms and pricing from the start. Therefore, it is important to read all the terms and conditions before signing the contract.
Should I Buy My Router Or Rent One From The ISP?
Most internet service providers in Canada include the cost of renting the router or modem in your monthly service fee. However, you can buy a router outright from smaller service providers. Some providers also offer the rent-to-own option which enables you to save money especially if you plan to use the internet services long term.
Buying your router gives you the option of more customization features in the future. Most individuals buy the router so that they can avoid connection slowdowns from ISPs and have more control over the network.