Telus Internet Plans
From $70/mo · Fibre, DSL
Telus Internet Plans in Canada
PureFibre — symmetrical speeds across BC and Alberta
Plans from
$70/mo
Max Speed
5 Gbps
Technology
Fibre, DSL
Provinces
BC, AB
Contract
2-year term with 5-year price lock guarantee
Telus Internet Plans
PureFibre 500
$90/mo
From $70/mo with Koodo bundle + pre-auth payment
- 500 Mbps download
- 500 Mbps upload
- Wi-Fi equipment included
- Unlimited data
- 5-year price lock
24-month term
PureFibre 1.5 Gig
$105/mo
From $85/mo with bundle discounts
- 1.5 Gbps download
- 940 Mbps upload
- Wi-Fi 7 modem
- Unlimited data
- 5-year price lock
24-month term
PureFibre 3 Gig
$120/mo
- 3 Gbps download
- 3 Gbps upload
- Wi-Fi 7 modem
- Unlimited data
- 5-year price lock
24-month term
PureFibre 5 Gig
$135/mo
- 5 Gbps download
- 5 Gbps upload
- Wi-Fi 7 modem
- Unlimited data
- 5-year price lock
24-month term
Our Telus Review
Telus PureFibre delivers true fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) in British Columbia and Alberta — not fibre-to-the-node with copper last mile, but dedicated fibre running directly to your home. This means Telus internet plans are genuinely symmetrical: PureFibre 500 delivers 500 Mbps both download and upload, while Bell and Rogers cable plans deliver asymmetric speeds with upload far slower than download. Telus internet plans start at $90/mo (from $70/mo with a Koodo mobile bundle) for PureFibre 500, rising to $135/mo for the 5 Gbps flagship — all with a 5-year price lock after the initial 2-year term, one of the strongest price stability guarantees from any major Canadian ISP. The trade-off: Telus PureFibre is available in BC and Alberta only, and the best pricing requires bundling with Koodo or Telus mobile. For BC or Alberta households who want the fastest upload speeds and want to lock in a guaranteed rate for five years, Telus internet plans are the top choice.
Pros
- ✓True fibre-to-the-home technology
- ✓Symmetrical upload/download speeds
- ✓5-year price lock — rate guaranteed after term
- ✓Optik TV integration
- ✓Strong customer satisfaction scores
Cons
- ✗Primarily BC and Alberta only
- ✗Best prices require Koodo/Telus mobile bundle
- ✗2-year contract for standard pricing
What "PureFibre" Actually Means
Telus uses the term PureFibre to distinguish its service from the older VDSL2/FTTN (fibre-to-the-node) technology it phased out. PureFibre specifically means fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) — a glass fibre cable runs from Telus's exchange all the way to a small optical network terminal installed on the outside or inside your home. No copper in the last mile. This architecture enables symmetrical speeds: on PureFibre 500, you get 500 Mbps download AND 500 Mbps upload. Bell also offers true FTTH fibre, but in BC and Alberta, Bell has no residential internet presence — so in western Canada, Telus PureFibre competes primarily with Rogers cable (the former Shaw network), not with Bell. The practical difference: Rogers Gigabit offers 1 Gbps download but only 50 Mbps upload. Telus PureFibre at the same price delivers symmetrical speeds, which matters for working from home, running home security cameras, or any upload-intensive use.
Koodo vs Telus Internet — Same Network, Different Price
Koodo Internet is Telus's lower-cost sub-brand, operating on the same PureFibre infrastructure at a lower price. Koodo Internet plans start at $45/mo for 300 Mbps — significantly cheaper than Telus direct. The catch: Koodo Internet requires a Koodo mobile plan for best pricing (bundle pricing brings Telus PureFibre down to $70/mo as well). If you're already a Koodo or Telus wireless customer, check whether the bundled Koodo Internet rate undercuts Telus direct before choosing a plan. The physical connection is identical — the same fibre running to the same home. The difference is the service tier name and which customer service line you call.
Telus — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telus PureFibre internet?
PureFibre is Telus's fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network in BC and Alberta. Unlike cable internet, the fibre cable runs directly to your home — not to a neighbourhood node. This delivers symmetrical upload and download speeds (e.g., 500 Mbps both ways on PureFibre 500). All Telus internet plans include a 5-year price lock after the initial 2-year term.
Telus vs Shaw (Rogers) internet — which is better in BC and Alberta?
Telus PureFibre consistently outperforms Rogers (formerly Shaw) on upload speeds — often by a factor of 10 or more. For households that upload video, use video calls, or work from home, Telus wins clearly. Rogers cable may be cheaper on entry-level plans and has broader rural coverage. Both are widely available across BC and AB metro areas.
How does the Telus 5-year price lock work?
After signing a 2-year term, Telus guarantees your rate won't increase for an additional 3 years — 5 years total from sign-up. This is one of the strongest price stability commitments from a major Canadian ISP. The price lock does not apply to month-to-month customers, who pay a higher rate with no term commitment.
Is Telus internet faster than Bell?
In BC and AB, Telus PureFibre is typically faster on upload than Bell — particularly on symmetric plans like PureFibre 3 Gig (3 Gbps both ways). Bell's fibre footprint is stronger in Ontario and Quebec, where Telus does not offer internet service. Neither is universally faster — technology and available plans vary by address.
Is Telus PureFibre available at my address?
PureFibre is expanding rapidly across BC and Alberta, but not every address in the coverage area is connected yet. Use our postal code lookup to confirm whether Telus is confirmed at your specific address based on CRTC National Broadband Data — what ISPs are required by law to file with the federal regulator.
What does CRTC data say about Telus coverage?
According to CRTC National Broadband Data, Telus has reported fibre coverage across more than 850 FSAs in BC and Alberta — one of the highest provincial fibre penetration rates in Canada. This data comes from annual regulatory filings that ISPs are legally required to submit to the CRTC, making it independent of Telus's own marketing coverage maps.
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