Internet Providers in Ontario
Ontario has more internet providers than any other Canadian province. Bell Fibe fibre, Rogers cable, and Cogeco cable form the Big 3 infrastructure — and TekSavvy, Distributel, Oxio, and Virgin Plus resell that infrastructure at 20–40% below what the Big 3 charge directly.
12
ISPs in ON
98%
Fibre availability
520
Postal areas
136
Cities covered
Availability data based on CRTC National Broadband Data — what ISPs are required by law to file annually.
Internet Providers Available in Ontario
| Provider | Technology | Speeds | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell | fiber, dsl | 50 Mbps – 3 Gbps | 65/mo |
| Rogers | cable, fiber | 50 Mbps – 2.5 Gbps | 60/mo |
| Cogeco | cable, fiber | 60 Mbps – 1 Gbps | 50/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 |
| Koodo | cable, fiber, dsl | 60 Mbps – 1 Gbps | 44/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 |
| Oxio | cable | 60 Mbps – 1 Gbps | 55/mo |
Is Fibre Internet Available in Ontario?
Fibre internet is available in 98% of Ontario postal areasaccording to CRTC National Broadband Data. Bell has the most extensive fibre rollout in Ontario, with coverage across Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Windsor, and most major communities. Bell's fibre deployment is ongoing — some addresses that were FTTN (fibre-to-the-node) in 2024 are now receiving FTTH (fibre-to-the-home) upgrades.
Independent ISPs TekSavvy, Distributel, and Oxio can all resell Bell fibre infrastructure in Ontario — typically at $20–40/month less than Bell charges directly. If Bell Fibe is available at your address, check TekSavvy and Distributel pricing before signing up with Bell directly.
Internet by City in Ontario
Each city page shows CRTC-verified provider availability by neighbourhood.
Check Your Ontario Address
See which providers are CRTC-confirmed at your exact postal code.
Ontario Internet — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best internet providers in Ontario?
Ontario has the most competitive internet market in Canada. Bell Fibe leads for fibre coverage (especially in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, and eastern Ontario). Rogers cable is the dominant alternative in most of the province. For budget options, TekSavvy (resells Bell and Rogers infrastructure), Distributel, and Oxio all offer the same speeds at 20–40% below the Big 3 prices. Cogeco cable is the primary option in many communities outside the Rogers footprint (e.g., Kingston, Barrie, Cornwall).
Is Bell Fibe available in Ontario?
Bell Fibe is available across most of Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Mississauga, Brampton, London, Windsor, and surrounding communities. According to CRTC National Broadband Data, Bell has reported fibre infrastructure in more Ontario FSAs than any other carrier. However, fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) vs fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) varies by street — FTTH delivers symmetrical speeds while FTTN does not. Use our postal code tool to confirm whether true FTTH is available at your address.
What is the cheapest internet in Ontario?
TekSavvy, Distributel, and Oxio are typically the cheapest reliable options in Ontario. TekSavvy Cable in Rogers areas and TekSavvy DSL/Fibre in Bell areas start around $30–50/month for 150–300 Mbps — significantly below what Rogers or Bell charge directly. Oxio offers plans in Ontario on Rogers infrastructure starting around $35/month. All three are no-contract with no cancellation fees.
Is Rogers or Bell better in Ontario?
For download speed and cable reliability, Rogers is strong across most of Ontario. For fibre specifically — with symmetrical upload speeds and superior reliability — Bell Fibe is the better choice where FTTH is available. Budget-conscious users should compare TekSavvy (resells both Bell and Rogers) as a first step before going directly to either carrier.
What cities in Ontario have the most internet providers?
Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, and London have the most provider competition in Ontario. In Toronto, all major ISPs operate: Bell, Rogers, TekSavvy, Distributel, Oxio, Virgin Plus, Fido, Freedom Mobile, and Cogeco in some areas. In smaller Ontario cities, the provider mix narrows — Cogeco serves many eastern Ontario communities, and Bell DSL is often the only alternative to cable.
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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