What is the average internet bill in Canada?

The average Canadian internet bill is $75-100/month for a plan with 100-300 Mbps download speeds. Budget plans with 50-75 Mbps start at $40-55/month. Gigabit fibre plans cost $90-130/month. Canada has some of the highest internet prices among OECD countries.

What is the cheapest internet in Canada?

Third-party resellers like TekSavvy, Carry Telecom, and Distributel offer plans starting at $30-50/month for 50-75 Mbps. These companies resell access on the big providers networks (Bell, Rogers, Shaw/Telus). In some areas, Fizz and Oxio also offer competitive pricing starting around $35-45/month.

Is fibre internet worth it in Canada?

Fibre is worth it if you have multiple devices streaming simultaneously, work from home on video calls, or game competitively. For a household of 1-2 people with basic streaming needs, a 50-100 Mbps cable or DSL plan is usually sufficient. Fibre main advantage is upload speeds, which are much faster than cable.

How can I lower my internet bill?

Switch to a third-party reseller to save 20-40% for similar speeds. Call your ISPs retention department when your promotional rate expires. Bundle with TV or phone for a discount. Downgrade your speed tier if you are paying for more than you use — most households do fine with 100 Mbps.

Why is internet so expensive in Canada?

Canada has limited competition in the telecom market, with three large companies (Bell, Rogers, Telus) controlling most infrastructure. Geographic factors (vast distances, low population density outside cities) increase network build-out costs. CRTC regulations have attempted to introduce competition through third-party resellers, but incumbents retain pricing power. Canadians pay 30–75% more than comparable plans in the UK, France, and Australia.

Average Internet Bill in Canada 2026: Plans, Speeds & How to Save

Home internet in Canada is among the most expensive in the developed world. Here is what Canadians are actually paying and how to spend less.

Average internet bill in Canada

Speed Tier	Monthly Cost
Basic (25-50 Mbps)	$35–$55
Mid-range (75-150 Mbps)	$55–$80
Fast (150-300 Mbps)	$75–$100
Gigabit (1,000 Mbps)	$90–$130
Gigabit+ fibre (1.5 Gbps)	$110–$150

The average Canadian household pays $80-95/month for home internet.

How Canada compares internationally

Country	Average Monthly Cost (comparable plan)
🇨🇦 Canada	$75–$100
🇺🇸 United States	$60–$80
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	$35–$55
🇦🇺 Australia	$55–$75
🇫🇷 France	$30–$50

Major Canadian internet providers compared

Big providers

Provider	Availability	Technology	100 Mbps Plan	300 Mbps Plan	1 Gbps Plan
Bell	ON, QC, Atlantic	Fibre/DSL	$65–$80	$80–$95	$95–$120
Rogers	ON	Cable/Fibre	$60–$75	$75–$95	$95–$115
Telus	BC, AB	Fibre/DSL	$65–$80	$80–$95	$95–$115
Shaw (Rogers)	BC, AB	Cable	$60–$75	$75–$90	$90–$110
Videotron	QC	Cable/Fibre	$55–$70	$70–$85	$85–$105
SaskTel	SK	Fibre/DSL	$60–$75	$75–$90	$90–$110
MTS (Bell)	MB	Fibre/DSL	$60–$75	$75–$90	$90–$110

Third-party resellers (20-40% cheaper)

Provider	Availability	75 Mbps Plan	150 Mbps Plan	Notes
TekSavvy	ON, QC, BC, AB	$40–$50	$55–$70	Longest-running reseller
Carry Telecom	ON	$35–$45	$50–$60	Budget-focused
Distributel	ON, QC	$40–$50	$55–$65	Solid reputation
Fizz	QC, ON	$38–$48	$50–$65	Videotron sub-brand
Oxio	ON, QC, AB, BC	$40–$50	$55–$65	Modern interface
Start.ca	ON	$42–$52	$55–$70	Strong customer service
CIK Telecom	ON	$35–$45	$50–$60	Good value

Third-party resellers use the same physical infrastructure (Bell or Rogers lines) but charge significantly less.

Cable vs fibre vs DSL

Feature	Cable	Fibre (FTTH)	DSL
Max download speed	Up to 1 Gbps	Up to 8 Gbps	Up to 100 Mbps
Max upload speed	30-60 Mbps	Up to 8 Gbps	10-30 Mbps
Latency	Low-medium	Very low	Medium
Reliability	Slows during peak	Consistent	Consistent
Availability	Widely available	Growing (urban)	Widely available
Price	Mid-range	Mid-high	Low-mid

Fibre offers the best performance, especially for upload speeds. Cable is widely available and more affordable. DSL is the cheapest but slowest option.

How much speed do you actually need?

Household Usage	Recommended Speed
1 person, email/browsing	25-50 Mbps
1-2 people, streaming + work from home	50-100 Mbps
2-3 people, multi-device streaming	100-300 Mbps
4+ people, heavy streaming + gaming	300-500 Mbps
Home office, large uploads, 4K streaming	500 Mbps–1 Gbps

Most Canadian households do not need more than 100-150 Mbps. Speed tests on major provider forums suggest that 80-90% of users actually consume less than 50 Mbps in typical usage moments.

Average internet cost by province

Province	Average Monthly Bill
British Columbia	$80–$95
Alberta	$75–$95
Saskatchewan	$75–$90
Manitoba	$70–$85
Ontario	$80–$100
Quebec	$60–$80
New Brunswick	$75–$90
Nova Scotia	$80–$95
PEI	$75–$90
Newfoundland & Labrador	$80–$95

Quebec tends to have the lowest internet prices due to stronger competition from Videotron and its flanker brand Fizz.

Annual internet costs

Approach	Monthly	Annual
Big provider, 300 Mbps	$85–$95	$1,020–$1,140
Big provider, 100 Mbps	$65–$80	$780–$960
Reseller, 150 Mbps	$55–$65	$660–$780
Reseller, 75 Mbps	$40–$50	$480–$600

Switching from a big provider to a third-party reseller at a similar speed tier saves $300-450/year.

How to lower your internet bill

Switch to a third-party reseller — TekSavvy, Start.ca, Carry Telecom, Oxio, and others offer 20-40% savings on the same physical lines
Call retention when your promo expires — big providers almost always have unpublished retention deals 15-25% below regular pricing
Downgrade your speed — if you pay for 300 Mbps but only need 100 Mbps, downgrading saves $15-30/month
Buy your own modem/router — rental fees of $10-15/month add $120-180/year to your bill
Bundle strategically — some providers discount internet when bundled with TV or phone, but only if the bundle price is actually cheaper than internet alone
Watch for new-customer promotions — switching providers every 1-2 years often gets you the best pricing
Negotiate — call and mention competitor pricing; agents are often authorized to match or beat it
Skip add-ons — Wi-Fi pods, security packages, and premium tech support are usually unnecessary expenses

Key takeaways

The average Canadian household pays $80–$95/month for internet — making it one of the most expensive countries for broadband in the OECD.
Most households don’t need more than 100–150 Mbps. If you’re paying for 300 Mbps or gigabit, you’re likely overpaying for speed you rarely use.
Third-party resellers save $300–$450/year on the same physical infrastructure (Bell or Rogers lines) with 20–40% lower pricing.
Quebec has the cheapest internet due to stronger competition from Videotron and Fizz, with average bills $15–20 lower than Ontario.
Buying your own modem/router eliminates $120–$180/year in rental fees that add up over time.