About InternetAdvice.ca

Why We Built InternetAdvice.ca

Shopping for internet in Canada can be surprisingly messy. A plan can look inexpensive until the promotion ends. A provider may advertise fibre in your city but not at your building. And the fastest plan on the page is not always the one that makes the most sense for your home.

InternetAdvice.ca is here to sort through those details. We explain what actually matters when you compare fibre, cable, fixed wireless, 5G home internet, satellite and reseller plans, without assuming everyone needs the most expensive option.

We want readers to leave a page knowing what to check next, what questions to ask a provider and where a plan’s fine print may matter.

What We Cover

We concentrate on Canadian internet decisions where a provider sales page usually does not give you the whole picture.

How We Research Internet Providers

Internet service is local. Two homes in the same city can have completely different options, and a plan that looks great on paper may not be available at your address. We try to keep that reality front and centre.

• We start with primary sources. We check provider plan pages, support documents, availability information and terms before relying on a third-party summary.
• We check current pricing where price matters. Promotions, bundles and address-specific offers can change quickly, so we note when pricing was checked where practical and encourage readers to confirm the final price at their own address.
• We look beyond download speed. Upload speed, connection type, equipment fees, promo expiry dates, building wiring, installation limits and contract terms can all change the value of a plan.
• We use outside data when it adds context. Depending on the article, that may include CRTC information, CCTS complaint data, Statistics Canada, independent network reports or other credible sources.
• We treat customer experiences as context, not universal facts. Reader reviews and community discussions can reveal recurring problems, but one person’s experience does not prove that everyone will have the same result.
• We update important pages when plans change. Provider pricing, plan names and availability move often. We revisit high-traffic and time-sensitive guides rather than assuming old information is still correct.

How We Check Prices

When an article includes a provider price, we first check the provider’s current public plan information. We try to separate regular pricing from temporary promotions and call out important conditions such as bundles, term discounts or address-specific offers.

Internet pricing is unusually fluid. The price available to one household can differ from the price shown to another, even in the same province. For that reason, our price examples are a starting point, not a quote. Always check the final price and terms for your exact address before ordering.

Our Editorial Standards

We want the site to be useful before it is anything else. That means explaining the tradeoffs, being careful with claims and making it clear when something depends on a reader’s address or situation.

• Independence: An advertiser or commercial relationship does not get to choose our recommendation.
• Clear tradeoffs: We explain when a cheaper, faster, rural, reseller or business plan may not be the right fit.
• Address-level caution: Availability can change by street, building and unit, so readers should confirm service at the exact address before ordering.
• Current information: We recheck time-sensitive details such as pricing and plan names when important guides are updated.
• Corrections: If you spot something outdated or wrong, tell us. We would rather fix it than leave a reader relying on bad information.

Read our full Editorial Policy

How InternetAdvice.ca Makes Money

InternetAdvice.ca currently earns revenue from display advertising. Some pages may also include affiliate or referral relationships where they make sense for readers. When that happens, the relationship should be clearly disclosed.

Internet providers cannot pay for positive coverage, a better review or a higher ranking on the site. A commercial relationship should never change the facts we include or the tradeoffs we explain.

Helpful Starting Points

If you are new to the site, these are useful places to start.

Contact and Corrections

Internet plans change often, and local availability can be different from one address to the next. If you spot an outdated price, a plan that has disappeared, or something we have simply gotten wrong, please tell us.

You can reach us through the contact page. For information about data and privacy, read the privacy policy.