Our Research

Unlike many countries, Canada’s broadband market includes a mix of national network owners, regional fibre providers, cable companies, and independent internet service providers.

Companies like Bell, Rogers, and TELUS own and operate large portions of the country’s broadband infrastructure. Independent providers such as TekSavvy, Oxio, and others lease access to these networks and compete by offering different pricing, customer service, and contract options.

Some regions also have independent fibre operators, including Novus in Metro Vancouver, Beanfield in Toronto, and Moby in Calgary, creating even more choice for consumers.

Understanding these relationships is an important part of evaluating which plans offer the best value.

How We Research Home Internet Plans

Our editorial research looks beyond advertised speeds and promotional pricing.

When reviewing providers and plans, we consider a range of factors, including:

• Monthly pricing and long-term value
• Promotional offers and incentives
• Fibre, cable, and fixed wireless availability
• Network ownership and underlying infrastructure
• Upload and download speeds
• Contract terms and flexibility
• Equipment and installation fees
• Coverage by province and region
• Overall customer experience

Rather than focusing on a single metric, we evaluate the overall value each provider offers to Canadian households.

Understanding Availability

Not every internet provider is available at every address.

Network infrastructure varies across Canada, meaning the plans available in one neighbourhood may differ from another, even within the same city.

Some providers operate only in specific provinces or municipalities, while others lease access to multiple wholesale networks. As a result, the best internet plan often depends on where you live rather than simply which provider has the lowest advertised price.

That’s why we encourage Canadians to verify availability before choosing a plan.

Our Data Sources

Our research combines information from a variety of trusted sources, including:

• Internet service provider websites
• Publicly available pricing and plan information
• CRTC publications and industry reports
• Broadband infrastructure announcements
• Network coverage information
• Technical documentation and provider resources
• Ongoing market research conducted by our team

We continually review this information to ensure our recommendations remain accurate and up to date.

How We Keep Information Current

Canada’s broadband market changes frequently.

Providers launch new promotions, adjust pricing, expand fibre networks, introduce faster speed tiers, and occasionally discontinue older plans.

Our team regularly reviews provider websites, monitors industry developments, and updates our research whenever meaningful changes occur.

Whenever possible, pages include a “Last updated” date so readers know when information was most recently reviewed.

Editorial Independence

Home Internet Plans is an independent research platform.

Our recommendations are based on our editorial research and understanding of Canada’s broadband market.

We may earn a commission if you choose to purchase a plan through one of our partners. However, commercial relationships do not determine which providers we feature or recommend. Our goal is to help Canadians understand their options and choose the plan that best fits their needs and budget.

Sponsored placements and promotional offers are always clearly identified where applicable.

Our Research Philosophy

We believe everyone deserves access to fast, reliable home internet at a fair price.

Our research is built around one simple question:

“If we were recommending a home internet plan to our own family, would we confidently recommend this one?”

That philosophy guides every recommendation we make and every piece of research we publish.