Internet Providers in Victoria, BC

Telus uses 100% fibre optic technology to deliver internet services with better bandwidth and faster speeds to its clients in Victoria.

What we like about Telus is the fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) connectivity which allows customers to be unaffected by network throttling at peak times, and achieve quality performance in terms of speed and reliability.

Our recommended plan offered by Telus is the PureFibre Internet Gigabit which costs $125 per month or $110 per month for a 2-year plan. This plan delivers fibre connectivity directly to your home and delivers symmetrical download and upload speeds of 1000 Mbps.

Their fastest FTTH internet plan is the PureFibre X Internet 3G which has symmetrical download and upload speeds of 3000 Mbps. It costs $145 or $130 per month for a two-year plan.

Their cheapest FTTH plan is the PureFibre Internet 250 which has a download speed of 250 Mbps and upload speed of 250 Mbps. It costs $105 or $90 per month for a two-year plan.

You can install Telus Internet professionally for a fee or use the self-install program. WiFi equipment is included in the monthly charge.

You can use the 24/7 virtual assistant, Telus App, or community forum for customer assistance.

A downside of Telus is that its prices are on the higher end, and its customer service can be hit or miss based on my personal experience.

LightSpeed delivers internet connection to its clients in Victoria using fibre, cable, and DSL technology. Their internet plans have no contracts and have flat rate pricing.

Their fastest fibre internet plan is the Home Fibre 1000 which costs $150 per month and has a download speed of 1000 Mbps and upload speed of 1000 Mbps. This premium plan connects the ISP network directly to your home, using FTTH technology.

Their cheapest fibre internet plan is the Home Fibre 150 which costs $105 per month and has a download speed of 150 Mbps and upload speed of 150 Mbps.

For customer support, you can contact them through telephone, email, or live chat.

A set-up fee of $100 applies for the fibre plans. Additionally, a $100 deposit is needed for the WiFi modem which will be returned upon cancellation of the service.

TekSavvy uses cable networks and DSL technology to provide internet connection to residents in Victoria.

Their cheapest plan is the 30 Mbps Unlimited which has a download speed of 30 Mbps and an upload speed of 5 Mbps. This plan costs $29.95 per month.

Their fastest plan is the 1 Gbps Unlimited which costs $74.95 per month and has a download speed of 1000 Mbps and an upload speed of 100 Mbps.

For customer support, you can use the live chat on their website or call them.

What we like about TekSavvy is that their internet plans are affordable and come with $0 activation, $0 shipping, $0 hardware loan, and zero contracts.

Although TekSavvy has invested in a fibre network, it is only available in select areas of Ontario and Quebec, so cannot be accessed in Victoria.

Rogers uses fibre and cable to deliver reliable and high-speed internet services to its clients in Victoria.

Since acquiring Shaw in 2023, Rogers has expanded its footprint in Western Canada and been able to provide budget-friendly internet plans and bring more competition.

Their fastest plan available in Victoria is the Ignite Internet 1.5 Gigabit which has a download speed of 1500 Mbps and an upload speed of 150 Mbps. This plan costs $140 or $120 per month for a 2-year plan.

Their cheapest plan is the Ignite Internet 75 which has a download speed of 75 Mbps and an upload speed of 75 Mbps. This plan costs $100 or $70 per month for a two-year plan.

For customer assistance, you can message them on iMessage or WhatsApp or chat online. You can rent the Ignite WiFi pod (Gen 2) for $10 per month to expand the WiFi coverage.

One downside of Rogers is that to access cheaper prices on the plans you need to sign a two-year contract.

Getus uses fibre technology and cable networks to deliver internet services to its clients in Victoria. They offer contract-free internet coverage and reliable internet without credit checks.

Their fastest cable internet plan is the UltraGig 1500 which has a download speed of 1500 Mbps and an upload speed of 150 Mbps. This plan costs $119 per month or if you sign a 2-year contract it costs $99 per month.

Their cheapest plan is the Getus Fibre Internet 75 which uses FTTH technology to deliver symmetrical download and upload speeds of 75 Mbps. This plan costs $85 per month or $75 per month for a two-year contract.

Getus offer 24/7 customer service through their help center or a phone call. They also offer a $0 per month rental modem with a refundable $100 security deposit as well as a $0 per month rental Vilo which is their wall-to-wall WiFi mesh system.

A downside is that you have to pay a $49 activation fee which includes the cost of setting up the equipment and shipping. Also, there is limited availability in Victoria for Getus’ FTTH internet plans.