Cheapest Home Internet in Canada (October 2026)

Key takeaways

Freedom Home Internet: $39 a month for 12 months for Freedom Mobile customers, then $45 (most of Ontario) or $55
Virgin Plus internet from $53 a month
Rogers 5G Home Internet from $60 a month; Fido internet from $65 with mobile on a 24-month term
Independent providers such as TekSavvy and Oxio are often cheaper: get a quote for your address
Ask what the price will be after the promotion ends

Lowest starting prices we confirmed

Provider	Starting price before tax	Conditions
Freedom Home Internet	$39 / month for 12 months	Only for Freedom Mobile customers. Regular price $45 in most Ontario markets, $55 elsewhere. Modem and one eero router included; no fees for activation, installation or shipping.
Virgin Plus	from $53 / month	Price may increase during your subscription.
Rogers 5G Home Internet	from $60 / month	Fixed wireless over the 5G network; Rogers advertises a risk-free trial.
Fido internet	from $65 / month	Rogers Xfinity network, 24-month term with Auto-Pay, when paired with Fido mobile.
Telus PureFibre 1.5 Gig	from $85 / month	5-year Plan Price Lock; fibre areas only. The internet plans page listed $105 on a 2-year term.

Snapshot from provider websites on October 5, 2026. We could not open the pricing pages of some independent providers for this update, so they are listed below without prices. Speeds and prices depend on your exact address. We do not accept payment for rankings.

Independent providers to check

Independent internet service providers (ISPs) rent access to the cable and phone networks of the big companies and sell their own plans. They often charge less for the same line. Get a quote from:

TekSavvy (Ontario, Quebec and other provinces)
Oxio (several provinces, online only)
Start.ca (mainly Ontario)
Distributel (several provinces)

Things to compare: the monthly price after any promotion, the speed, whether a modem is included or rented, installation fees, and how long installation takes. Independent providers often need the big network owner to send a technician, which can add days.

Other ways to pay less

Choose rentals with internet included. Compare total housing costs in housing for newcomers.
Pick a slower plan. For one or two people, 50 to 100 Mbps is usually enough. See how much speed you need.
Use a mobile bundle carefully. The Freedom offer above needs a Freedom Mobile plan. Check the total with the bundle savings calculator.
Ask about low-income plans. The federal Connecting Families initiative offers low-cost plans to some families receiving the maximum Canada Child Benefit and to some low-income seniors.
Call to negotiate. When a promotion ends, ask your provider for its current new-customer price, or switch: activation fees are banned since June 12, 2026.

Watch for price jumps

Low internet prices are often promotional. The Freedom price rises after 12 months. Some providers say prices can increase during your subscription. Before you sign, ask:

What will I pay in month 13 and month 25?
Is there a term, and what does it cost to cancel early? (Telus listed $480 on a 2-year PureFibre term, going down $20 each month.)
Is the modem included, rented, or bought?
Is there an installation fee, and can it be waived if I order online? (Rogers said you can save its $39 setup fee.)

Add tax: GST or HST applies everywhere, and B.C. charges 7% PST on internet services too. Add your internet bill to your monthly budget.

Could a phone plan replace home internet?

If you live alone and mostly browse and message, a large mobile plan with hotspot can cover your needs for a while. Freedom’s 175 GB plan was $50 a month after its Digital Discount, and Public Mobile’s 50 GB 5G plan was $35 per 30 days. Streaming TV every day or working from home usually needs home internet. Compare in cheapest phone plans.

What “from” prices really mean

The word “from” before a price means it is the lowest price for the slowest plan, in some areas, often with conditions. Common conditions are:

You also have a mobile plan with the same company
You pay by Autopay
You sign a 1- or 2-year term
The price is a promotion for new customers only

When you get a quote, write down the speed, the price for every month of the contract, and all one-time charges. Then compare quotes side by side or test a bundle with the bundle savings calculator.

How we compared

On October 5, 2026, we opened the internet and offers pages of Bell, Rogers, Telus, Freedom Mobile, Fido and Virgin Plus, and recorded the lowest price each one advertised, with its conditions. We could not open some independent providers’ pages for this update, so we list them without prices rather than guess. We will add them when we can confirm prices on their own sites. Prices are before tax and do not include installation or equipment unless noted.

Cheapest options outside big cities

In smaller towns and rural areas, fewer providers compete and prices are often higher. Options to compare:

The regional provider (for example SaskTel in Saskatchewan or Eastlink in parts of Atlantic Canada and Ontario).
Fixed wireless or 5G home internet from a mobile carrier, where cable or fibre does not reach. Rogers listed 5G Home Internet from $60 a month.
Satellite internet for remote homes. It usually costs more and needs equipment on the roof.

Ask neighbours which service works well. Speeds on wireless and satellite can change with weather and how many people are online.

Equipment can change the real price

A cheap plan with a rented modem can end up costing more than a plan with equipment included. Freedom included one modem and one eero router, and charged $5 a month for each extra router. Telus sold a Wi-Fi Plus add-on for $10 a month. If you buy your own compatible modem, ask the provider which models work. Return rented equipment when you cancel to avoid charges.

Common questions

What is the cheapest home internet in Canada?

On October 5, 2026, the lowest price we confirmed on a provider site was Freedom Home Internet at $39 a month for 12 months, for Freedom Mobile customers. Independent providers may be cheaper at your address.

Is there free or low-cost internet for low-income families?

The federal Connecting Families initiative offers low-cost plans through participating providers to some families receiving the maximum Canada Child Benefit and to some low-income seniors. Public libraries also offer free Wi-Fi.

Are installation fees still allowed?

Yes, a reasonable fee for physical installation at your home is allowed. Activation fees are banned since June 12, 2026.

Do I pay tax on home internet?

Yes. GST or HST applies in every province, and B.C. also charges 7% PST on internet services. Prices on this page are before tax.

Why is internet cheaper for my neighbour?

Prices depend on the address, the network available in the building, promotions, and when someone signed up. Ask your provider for the current new-customer price.

Sources

Checked against these sources on October 5, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

Cheapest home internet in Canada (2026)