Internet Providers in Alberta
Alberta is one of Canada's most competitive internet markets outside Quebec. Telus PureFibre fibre and Shaw (Rogers) cable compete head-to-head across Calgary and Edmonton — and TekSavvy resells Shaw cable at 20–30% below Shaw's direct pricing with no contract required.
9
ISPs in AB
99%
Fibre availability
154
Postal areas
54
Cities covered
Availability data based on CRTC National Broadband Data — what ISPs are required by law to file annually.
Internet Providers Available in Alberta
| Provider | Technology | Speeds | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers | cable, fiber | 50 Mbps – 2.5 Gbps | 60/mo |
| Telus | fiber, dsl | 500 Mbps – 5 Gbps | 70/mo |
| Eastlink | cable, fiber, fixed-wireless | 350 Mbps – 940 Mbps | 85/mo |
| TekSavvy | cable, dsl, fiber | 15 Mbps – 1.5 Gbps | 37/mo |
| Fido | cable | 50 Mbps – 2.5 Gbps | 60/mo |
| Freedom Mobile | fixed-wireless | 25 Mbps – 300 Mbps | 24/mo |
| Starlink | satellite | 100 Mbps – 400 Mbps | 75/mo |
| Xplore | satellite, fixed-wireless, fiber | 25 Mbps – 1 Gbps | 55/mo |
| Distributel | cable, fiber | 500 Mbps – 1 Gbps | 40/mo |
Is Fibre Internet Available in Alberta?
Fibre internet is available in 99% of Alberta postal areas according to CRTC National Broadband Data. Telus PureFibre has deployed extensive fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) infrastructure across Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and surrounding communities — making Alberta one of the highest-fibre provinces in Canada.
Unlike cable internet, which shares bandwidth across neighbourhoods, Telus PureFibre delivers a dedicated fibre connection to each home with symmetrical upload and download speeds. This means your upload speed equals your download speed — a significant advantage for video calls and remote work.
Internet by City in Alberta
Each city page shows CRTC-verified provider availability by neighbourhood.
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See which providers are CRTC-confirmed at your exact postal code.
Alberta Internet — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best internet providers in Alberta?
Telus PureFibre is the best-performing internet option in urban Alberta — symmetrical fibre speeds, strong reliability, and no neighbourhood congestion issues. Shaw (Rogers) cable is slightly cheaper at entry tiers for download-heavy households. TekSavvy offers the same Shaw cable speeds at 20–30% lower prices with no contract. For most Alberta households looking to save money, TekSavvy is the best starting point.
What is the cheapest internet in Calgary?
TekSavvy Cable 300 delivers 300 Mbps on Shaw's network for around $50/month — roughly $25/month less than Shaw charges directly for comparable speeds. For households in Calgary within Telus PureFibre coverage, Koodo (owned by Telus) sometimes offers bundled discounts below Telus direct pricing. Enter your Calgary postal code to see CRTC-confirmed providers at your address.
What is the cheapest internet in Edmonton?
Same as Calgary — TekSavvy is the cheapest reliable option in most Edmonton postal areas on Shaw's cable network. Both Telus PureFibre and Shaw/Rogers cable serve most of Edmonton. TekSavvy Cable 300 at ~$50/month is typically $20–25/month less than the equivalent Shaw plan.
Is Telus or Shaw better in Alberta?
Telus PureFibre is technically superior — fibre delivers symmetrical speeds and eliminates the neighbourhood congestion that can slow Shaw cable during peak evening hours. Shaw is cheaper at entry tiers by $5–10/month and fine for download-heavy households. Choose Telus if you work from home, do video calls, or have heavy upload needs. Choose Shaw or TekSavvy if you primarily stream and want to save money.
Who provides internet in rural Alberta?
In rural Alberta outside cable and fibre coverage, the main options are Telus fixed wireless (available near towers), Xplornet fixed wireless and satellite, and Starlink satellite. SaskTel covers parts of Alberta near the Saskatchewan border. Starlink at $120/month typically delivers 50–220 Mbps and is the best-performing option for remote Alberta addresses where no cable or DSL is available.
Availability data on this page is derived from CRTC National Broadband Data, which Canadian internet service providers are required by law to submit annually to the federal regulator. This reflects regulatory filings, not ISP marketing claims.
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