Best Internet in Gander, Newfoundland – Ultimate Guide

Do you live in Gander, Newfoundland, and are looking for better Internet?

We’ve done the research.

InternetAdvice Canada has done the analysis for you, and will explain all your options, the pros and cons of each, and help you make a more informed decision.

Top Pick Performance – Bell Canada

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Internet Type – fiber-optic

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Bell Canada is our top pick for performance Internet in the core city. This is primarily due to their fiber-to-the-home network in Gander.

Once a carrier invests fiber-optic, it’s pretty hard to beat them, assuming the price is right.

Bell still has room for improvement in customer service, but with fiber, you won’t need to be calling in for help too often.

4.3

Top Pick Value Internet – Starlink

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Internet Type – Low-Earth-Orbit Satellite

Summary

Starlink operates a Low-Earth-Obit Internet network, providing a great new option for small and medium businesses in Canada.

In smaller cities like Gander, where fiber-optic cable is not everywhere, and businesses want to do more on the Internet, Starlink is a perfect option to try.

For the business looking for support, this is one area Starlink is still working to improve – it’s mostly self-service. Learn more in our ultimate starlink guide

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There are other home and Business Internet providers in Gander, each with positives and negatives. Here is the complete list:

Internet Service Providers in Gander, Newfoundland

Rogers in Gander, NL

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With a cable-based network and many favorable recommendations through research. Rogers performs well for an Internet provider in Gander.

Availability is rated 4 because they would not reach all the outskirts of town.

In our research, a Reddit contributor mentioned, “Really depends on what you want it for; I’m with Roger’s and have no issues with it.”

Customer reviews are based on our standard research method.

The service type is 4 because a cable-based network can have challenges compared to fiber, but it’s certainly better than DSL.

3.7

Bell in Gander, NL

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Bell Canada has reliable home Internet in the core city. This is primarily due to their fiber-to-the-home network in Gander.

Assuming the price is right once a carrier invests in fiber-optics, it’s pretty hard to beat them.

Bell still has much room for improvement in customer service, but hopefully, with fiber, you won’t need to call in for help too often.

4.3

Starlink in Gander, NL

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Starlink operates a Low-Earth-Obit Internet network, which is providing a great new option for households outside cities in Canada.

In smaller cities like Gander, where fiber-optic cable is not everywhere, and people want to do more on the Internet, Starlink is a perfect option to try.

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Xplor in Gander, NL

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Xplor is Geostationary Satellite Internet. They are, however, investing in fiber-to-the-home in select regions of Canada.

GEO satellite means the satellite is far from Earth and remains in the same place relative to Earth.

Xplor (previously Xplornet) has a long experience with Satellite Internet, serving customers with no other option. GEO Internet has high latency, and Xplornet does not have an excellent reputation for customer service, but for those hard-to-reach locations, it is an option.

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What else do you need to know about choosing the Internet in Gander?

Choosing the Internet can be a simple task. Based on your options in Gander, here are the main decision points to look at.

  • Does your phone rely on the Internet?
  • Are you working from home?
  • Is a high-quality gaming experience necessary for your family?

With answers to these three questions, you should be able to distinguish if you aim for the highest quality available to you, or if you aim for the lowest cost available.

If the answer is “Yes” to any of the above questions, I recommend you choose the best Internet available, but don’t over-buy bandwidth.

If the answer is no to every question, look to the lowest-cost option.

What’s the difference between Cable Internet and Fibre Internet?

Fiber-optic internet uses a high-speed network of cables to transmit data. Optical fiber is a type of glass thinner than human hair and can quickly carry large amounts of data. Fiber-optic internet is generally the fastest type of internet connection available.

Shorttrackbravio from reddit, who uses Bell at home said “With a wired connection it functions well enough for 720p Twitch Streaming while also playing CSGO or Warzone with zero latency issues” and saw speed test results of “451.2 Mbps Down on the Google app, couldn’t get an up metric. Speed test.net gave me 947 Down and 287 Up.” For the Internet in any city, this would be considered very fast.


Two types of fiber-optic networks exist: hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) and passive optical network (PON). HFC is the most common type of fiber-optic internet, and it relies on a coaxial cable to transmit data. A passive optical network (PON) sends light to share data through a series of optical fibers. Fiber-optic broadband has been available in the U.S. since the late 1990s. Still, many Canadians can only access cable internet today because it’s more readily available in urban areas than PON.

The Bell fiber-optic Internet in Gander is a newer version of PON.

What’s the cheapest home Internet in Gander?

Internet access is now readily available in almost every Canadian home, and the CRTC mandates sharing the older infrastructure – so everyone can access the Internet.

The price of broadband Internet has fallen dramatically over the past few years, and it’s now very affordable if service quality is not your priority.

Our recommendation in Gander for low-cost Internet is V-Media. See the summary tabs above for more details, and ask them directly for a service quote.

When should you consider Satellite Internet options?

If you’re outside Gander, perhaps finding peace up in Jonathan’s Pond, you likely don’t have the cable-based options.

Satellite Internet offers broadband access to your home, office, or anywhere. Unlike traditional cable Internet, which uses cables to send data from your router to your modem, satellite Internet connects via satellites instead. This means that the signal travels from the ground (where the satellite is) up into space, and then back down to where you are. Therefore, it can reach remote locations without cable lines and is not subject to interference from other sources like WiFi routers and microwave ovens.


While satellite Internet offers many benefits, there are also some key differences between it and traditional cable:
Latency: While latency can vary depending on the equipment used, satellite internet is significantly less affected by latency issues than landline internet. Latency is the time it takes for data to travel from one point to another and can be affected by anything that affects the speed of light (like weather conditions). Since satellites are located much further away from the ground, they have much less chance of being affected by latency issues like rain or snow.


Reliability: If you’re currently using cable Internet service, you may want to consider reliability before switching over to satellite Internet. While both are reliable when working correctly, several things can affect their reliability. For example, cable connections can sometimes be affected by temperature changes and electrical interference from appliances like microwaves

Conclusion

You have many options in the town of Gander for the Internet. This has helped you in your buying journey.

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Michael is the main author and Editor on the InternetAdvice blog. With a decade of experience under his belt, Michael stands at the forefront of the telecommunications industry. As a Senior Telecom Strategist, Michael has witnessed firsthand the rapid advancements in technology and has been an integral part of pioneering efforts in the adoption of cutting-edge telecom solutions across Canada.

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