Internet Promo Expiry Calculator Canada (2026)
Free Canadian internet tool
Estimate what happens when your internet discount ends. Enter the price you pay now, the expected regular price, and the expiry date. The calculator shows the possible monthly and annual increase, then gives you a simple timeline for comparing, negotiating, or switching.
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Calculator How it works Canadian rules What to check Stay or switch FAQ
Calculate your possible price increase
Use two prices measured the same way. For example, enter both prices before tax, or enter both as full monthly totals. Mixing a before-tax price with an after-tax total will make the estimate less useful.
Internet Promo Expiry Calculator
See the possible price jump and build your action dates.
How the calculator works
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Enter matching prices
The tool subtracts your current monthly price from the expected price after the discount ends.
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See the 12-month effect
The monthly change is multiplied by 12. This is an estimate, not a prediction of future provider prices.
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Use the planning dates
The 90-, 60-, 30-, and 7-day dates are practical reminders. They are not a claim about when every provider must contact you.
Will your provider warn you before a promotion ends?
Not under the new promotion rule yet. As of October 14, 2026, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced a new 90-day notice requirement, but it is not yet in force. It begins on April 13, 2027.
Once in force, the rule covers a time-limited discount or promotion that lasts more than three months and expires before the initial commitment period ends, for individual customers of fixed internet services covered by the Internet Code. The provider must send the account holder a notice at least 90 calendar days before the promotion ends and include the expiry date.
Important: Do not assume this future rule covers every plan, every provider, every type of customer, or every discount. Fixed-term contract expiry notices are a separate part of the Internet Code. Check your agreement and set your own reminder.
Separate CRTC fee protections took effect on June 12, 2026. They prohibit certain activation and modification fees, along with some other fees whose main purpose is to discourage switching. They do not make every final charge disappear. A reasonable physical installation fee, an optional product or service you chose, provider-owned equipment, an unpaid balance, device financing, or a permitted early cancellation fee on a fixed-term internet contract may still apply. Ask for the final amount in writing before switching.
What to check before your internet promo ends
Pull up the agreement, your order confirmation, and two recent bills. A promotion can be made up of several credits with different expiry dates, so do not rely on one large number at the bottom of the bill.
| Check | Why it matters | Question to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Every monthly credit | Bundle, loyalty, automatic-payment, or term credits may end on different dates. | “Which credits are on my account, how much is each one, and when does each end?” |
| Regular monthly price | This is the likely starting point after the promotion, before future changes. | “What will the full monthly internet price be after all current credits end?” |
| Commitment end date | The promotion and the contract may not finish together. | “What date does my commitment end, and what would I owe if I changed or cancelled sooner?” |
| Equipment and add-ons | Gateways, Wi-Fi pods, TV boxes, security services, and support plans can change the total. | “Which items are optional, which are provider-owned, and what must be returned?” |
| Upload speed | A cheaper plan may have enough download speed but weaker upload for calls, cameras, or large files. | “What are the download and upload speeds for this exact plan?” |
| Offer conditions | A quoted price may require a bundle, automatic payments, a term, or new-customer status. | “What could make this price change, and what will it cost when the new offer ends?” |
For a reality check, compare the offer with the Canadian Internet Price Tracker. It records dated public examples and their conditions. It is not a live quote for your address.
A short script to use with your provider
“My internet discount ends on [date], and the regular price appears to be [amount] per month. Can you check whether I qualify for a new discount or a lower plan that still meets my needs? Please confirm the full monthly price, every credit and expiry date, equipment fees, contract term, and upload speed in writing.”
If the offer is made by phone, ask for an email, order summary, or confirmation number before agreeing. Write down the time, the representative’s name or ID if provided, and exactly what was promised. The guide to lowering your internet bill has a fuller bill audit and negotiation process.
Should you stay, negotiate, downgrade, or switch?
The size of the increase matters, but it is not the only factor. Compare the full lasting price, connection type, upload speed, reliability, equipment, installation, and the service available at your exact address.
| Your situation | Sensible first move | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| The increase is small and service is reliable | Ask once for a better price, then decide whether the convenience of staying is worth the difference. | A new term, a shorter discount, or equipment charges hidden outside the quoted price. |
| The increase is $20 to $40 a month | Negotiate and compare at least two real alternatives available at your address. | A cheap headline price that requires mobile, TV, automatic payment, or a long commitment. |
| The increase is more than $40 a month | Compare local providers before the discount ends and calculate the full first-year cost. | Installation timing, early cancellation costs, and a service gap. |
| You may be buying too much speed | Use the Canadian speed guide and test the current connection before renewing. | Weak Wi-Fi can look like an undersized plan. A faster plan may not fix a coverage problem. |
| The commitment ends after the discount | Ask for the exact cost of downgrading, changing, or cancelling on each possible date. | Assuming the promo expiry date is also a penalty-free cancellation date. |
| You live in a rural or remote area | Confirm the replacement at the exact property before leaving a stable connection. | Signal, trees, installation, weather, congestion, data rules, and equipment costs. |
If you switch: ask whether the new provider will handle the service transfer. If it will, do not separately cancel the old service unless instructed. If it will not, get the new connection working before you cancel. Follow the full Canadian provider-switching checklist, then use the modem return checklist.
What if the new bill does not match the offer?
- Compare the bill with the agreement, order confirmation, chat transcript, and earlier bills.
- Contact the provider and identify the exact credit, date, or amount that is wrong.
- Ask for a correction, a case number, and a written reply.
- Keep paying any charges that are not part of the dispute.
- If the problem remains unresolved, review whether it fits the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) complaint process.
Use the Internet Bill Complaint Letter Generator to organize the facts, or follow the full guide to disputing an internet bill in Canada. The CCTS may help with eligible billing, contract, service delivery, cancellation, or credit-management problems, but it does not set normal market prices.
Internet promo expiry questions
Will my internet provider warn me before my promo ends?
Do not rely on a warning yet. The CRTC’s new 90-day notice rule for certain time-limited internet discounts and promotions begins on April 13, 2027. It has specific conditions and does not mean every promotion from every provider is covered. Check your agreement and set your own reminder.
What if I do not know the regular price?
Look for “regular price,” “monthly credit,” “promotion,” “discount,” or “term offer” on the agreement and bill. If the total is still unclear, ask the provider to list the base price, every credit, each expiry date, equipment fees, and taxes in writing.
Are the 90-, 60-, and 30-day dates legal deadlines?
No. They are planning dates created by this calculator. The separate CRTC notice requirements depend on the type of contract, promotion, customer, and provider. Use the calculator’s dates to give yourself time, not as proof that a provider missed a legal deadline.
Should I cancel before the promo ends?
Usually not. If you switch, confirm how the transfer will work and arrange the new connection first. Test it before cancelling the old service unless the new provider is handling an agreed service transfer. This is especially important if you work from home.
Can I use the calculator for a bundle?
You can estimate the math, but bundles need extra care. Removing internet may change mobile, TV, home phone, or automatic-payment discounts. Ask the provider to show the price of every remaining service after the change.
Does the calculator include tax?
It uses exactly the two amounts you enter. For a useful comparison, make both amounts before tax or make both full after-tax totals. Do not mix the two methods.
Does InternetAdvice.ca save my entries?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and does not submit the amounts, provider, region, or date to InternetAdvice.ca. If you download the calendar file, you decide whether to add it to your own calendar.
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How this page was checked
This calculator was reviewed on October 14, 2026. The regulatory wording was checked against the CRTC’s Internet Code information and 2026 decisions. Complaint guidance was checked against current CCTS information. Internal links were matched to the live InternetAdvice.ca URLs. The calculator provides planning dates and arithmetic only. It does not decide whether a charge, notice, or contract term is valid.
Read more about Michael Latymer and the site’s research and corrections policy.
Primary sources: CRTC Internet Code, simplified; CRTC Telecom Regulatory Policy 2026-67; CRTC Telecom Regulatory Policy 2026-43; and CCTS guidance for solving a provider problem.
General information only: This page is not legal advice and does not provide a live quote. Prices, credits, taxes, contract terms, equipment rules, notice requirements, and service availability can vary by provider, account, province, address, and date. Confirm the final offer and cancellation or return instructions directly with the provider. InternetAdvice.ca is independently published and is not owned by an internet provider.
