| Pricing style |
Everyday price — typically about $20/mo less than the big carriers for comparable speed |
Discount for 12–24 months, then the regular price applies |
Discount for a set term, then the regular price applies |
Discount for 12–24 months, then the regular price applies |
Everyday price — built its name on stable pricing, with no promo haggling |
| Contract |
No contract — cancel anytime |
Internet is often no-term, but best prices are tied to promos & bundles |
Internet is often no-term, but best prices are tied to promos & Helix bundles |
Internet is often no-term, but best prices are tied to promos & Ignite bundles |
No contract — cancel anytime |
| What they sell |
Internet first — no pressure to bundle TV or mobile |
Internet + Fibe TV + mobile bundles |
Internet + Helix TV + mobile bundles (Quebec) |
Internet + Ignite TV + mobile bundles (Ontario) |
Internet only — fully online, self-serve model |
| Network |
Delivers service over major networks in Ontario & Quebec, depending on your address |
Owns its fibre & DSL network — widest pure-fibre reach where available |
Owns its cable network in Quebec |
Owns its cable & fibre network in Ontario and the East |
Owned by Cogeco; delivers service over major cable networks in Ontario & Quebec, depending on your address |
| Referral credit |
$25 for you + $25 for the referrer with code JA698, on your 2nd bill |
No equivalent public referral code for internet |
Occasional referral offers, terms vary |
Occasional referral offers, terms vary |
Runs its own referral offers — JA698 works only on an eBox order |