Bell MTS is the Manitoba-focused division of Bell Canada, offering Fibre internet exclusively within the province. Rogers is one of Canada's largest national carriers, delivering internet in Manitoba through its owned Xfinity fibre network as well as 5G Home Internet wireless service, alongside coverage across all 10 provinces. Both providers offer Fibre technology in Manitoba, but Rogers additionally serves nine other provinces and backs its fibre lineup with a wireless alternative that Bell MTS does not offer. This page compares Bell MTS and Rogers on plans, pricing, speeds, coverage, contract terms, equipment, and support to help you decide which is the better fit in Manitoba in 2026.
Plans and pricing
Bell MTS runs a compact, three-plan Fibre lineup, all no-contract, each with a stated monthly savings that applies for 24 months. Rogers offers 7 plans available in Manitoba, split between Xfinity Fibre (24-month promotional term) and 5G Home Internet wireless (no contract), out of a much larger national lineup. Since Bell MTS serves Manitoba exclusively, the Rogers plans shown below are the Manitoba-specific tier (shared with Alberta and British Columbia), which is the most relevant point of comparison for Manitoba shoppers.
Rogers still holds a price edge at the entry and mid tiers, but the gap has narrowed: the Xfinity Starter 100 at $70/mo beats Bell MTS Fibe 100 at $75/mo by just $5, and the Xfinity Popular 500 at $80/mo beats Bell MTS Fibe 500 at $90/mo by $10. At the top tier, Bell MTS now leads outright: Gigabit Fibe 3.0 is $100/mo for 3,000/3,000 Mbps symmetrical, beating Rogers' fastest Manitoba tier, Xfinity Premier 2G, on both price ($110/mo) and speed (2,000/200 Mbps). Bell MTS also offers symmetrical upload speeds on its 500 and 3,000 Mbps tiers, where Rogers Fibre plans cap uploads at 200 Mbps regardless of download tier. Rogers additionally offers a no-contract 5G Home Internet wireless option starting at $60/mo that Bell MTS has no equivalent to.
Network and coverage
Bell MTS and Rogers serve very different geographic footprints, which is often the deciding factor for Manitoba shoppers. Bell MTS, as a division of Bell Canada, offers Fibre internet exclusively within Manitoba. Rogers reaches all 10 provinces, combining owned Xfinity fibre infrastructure in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Saskatchewan with 5G Home Internet wireless service that fills in Nova Scotia, PEI, Quebec, and areas without wired coverage elsewhere.
For anyone outside Manitoba, Bell MTS is not an option at all, since its Fibre network does not extend beyond the province. Within Manitoba, both providers offer Fibre, giving shoppers a genuine head-to-head choice on technology, though Rogers backs its Manitoba Fibre plans with a 5G Home Internet wireless fallback that Bell MTS does not have. Address-level availability should be confirmed directly with each provider.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | Bell MTS | Rogers |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (Manitoba) | $75/mo (Fibe 100, Fibre) | $60/mo (5G Home Internet Essentials, Wireless) |
| Entry-level fibre speed (MB) | 100/10 Mbps, $75/mo (Fibe 100) | 100/100 Mbps, $70/mo (Xfinity Starter 100) |
| Mid-tier value (MB) | 500/500 Mbps, $90/mo (Fibe 500) | 500/200 Mbps, $80/mo (Xfinity Popular 500) |
| Top residential speed | 3,000/3,000 Mbps, $100/mo (Gigabit Fibe 3.0) | 2,000/200 Mbps, $110/mo (Xfinity Premier 2G, MB) |
| Upload speeds | Symmetrical on 500 and 3,000 Mbps tiers | Capped at 200 Mbps upload on all Fibre tiers above 100 Mbps |
| Data cap | Unlimited (all plans) | Unlimited (Xfinity Fibre); 200-600 GB on entry 5G wireless plans |
| Contract options | No contract (all plans, with a 24-month savings amount applied) | 24-month term (Xfinity Fibre); no contract (5G wireless) |
| Installation fee | $60 installation fee applies | Self-install free; pro install fee may apply, confirm with Rogers |
| Equipment | Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi 6E router included, varies by plan | Modem rental included on all Xfinity Fibre plans |
| Mobile / wireless internet option | Not offered | 5G Home Internet (no contract, all provinces) |
| Provinces served | 1 (Manitoba only) | 10 (all provinces) |
| Bundle discounts | Fibre + Fibe TV bundle; $10/mo credit with eligible Mobility plan | $10/mo with Rogers mobile (AB, BC, MB plans); $5/mo auto-pay discount |
| Sign-up perk | No bill credit; relies on the built-in 24-month savings amount | $50 bill credit (most Xfinity Fibre plans) |
| Customer rating (Topicks.ca) | 1.0/5 (2 reviews) | 2.6/5 (7 reviews) |
Contract and pricing details
Bell MTS sells all three of its Fibre plans on a no-contract basis, each at a discounted rate that applies for 24 months before reverting to the regular price shown. Fibe 100 is $75/month, a $22/month saving off the $97/month regular rate; Fibe 500 is $90/month, a $21/month saving off $111/month; and Gigabit Fibe 3.0 is $100/month, a $21/month saving off $121/month. Since the plans are labelled no-contract, this discount is a promotional rate rather than a contractual term; confirm with Bell MTS what happens to pricing if the promotional period is not renewed.
Rogers Xfinity Fibre plans are sold on a 24-month promotional rate that reverts to the regular price at the end of the term. In Manitoba, for example, the Xfinity Starter 100 is $70/month for 24 months and then reverts to $110/month; the Xfinity Premier 2G is $110/month for 24 months and then reverts to $160/month. A $5/month discount applies with automatic payment on most Xfinity Fibre plans, and a $10/month bundle discount is available on Alberta, BC, and Manitoba plans when paired with a Rogers wireless plan. Most Xfinity Fibre plans include a $50 bill credit. Rogers 5G Home Internet wireless plans are month-to-month with no contract and no promotional revert pricing.
Equipment and installation
Bell MTS charges a $60 installation fee. Equipment is included with the service: plans include a Wi-Fi router, with Wi-Fi 6E included on select plans. Confirm with Bell MTS which specific plan tiers include the Wi-Fi 6E router.
Rogers includes modem rental in the monthly price on all Xfinity Fibre plans, so there is no separate equipment fee to track. Self-installation is free, but a professional installation fee may apply. Customers should contact Rogers directly to confirm whether self-install or professional installation applies at their address and whether any fees apply. Rogers 5G Home Internet wireless plans include the necessary equipment at no additional cost.
Perks and add-ons
Bell MTS allows customers to bundle Fibre Internet with Fibe TV. Customers can also get an extra credit of $10/month on Internet when paired with an eligible Mobility plan.
Rogers includes modem rental in all Xfinity Fibre plan prices, and most Xfinity Fibre plans include a $50 bill credit as a sign-up incentive. A $10/month bundle discount is available on Alberta, BC, and Manitoba plans when paired with a Rogers wireless plan, and a $5/month automatic payment discount applies on most Xfinity plans. The 5G Home Internet wireless plans include a 30-day risk-free trial.
Customer support
Bell MTS and Rogers offer a similar mix of phone, chat, and in-person retail support, with Bell MTS additionally offering mail support and Rogers additionally offering a self-serve mobile app and online account portal. On customer satisfaction, Rogers holds a notably higher Topicks.ca rating at 2.6/5 versus 1.0/5 for Bell MTS, though both ratings are based on a small number of reviews.
Who should choose which?
- You want the fastest plan available in Manitoba on this page: a symmetrical 3,000/3,000 Mbps Gigabit Fibe 3.0 connection at $100/mo, which beats Rogers' fastest Manitoba tier on both speed and price
- You want symmetrical upload speeds at the 500 Mbps and top tier, rather than uploads capped at 200 Mbps
- You already have an eligible Bell MTS Mobility plan and want the extra $10/month internet credit
- You want to bundle Fibre Internet with Fibe TV under one Bell MTS account
- You want a strictly no-contract Fibre plan across your entire lineup, without a 24-month term structure
- Mail-based support alongside phone, chat, and retail matters to you
- You live outside Manitoba: Rogers reaches all 10 provinces, while Bell MTS is Manitoba-only
- You want the lowest starting price and slightly cheaper pricing at the entry and mid tiers, including $70/mo for 100 Mbps versus $75/mo from Bell MTS
- You want a no-contract wireless option: the 5G Home Internet Essentials plan starts at $60/mo with no term commitment
- You want free self-install and no separate installation fee to track, versus Bell MTS's $60 installation charge
- You have an existing Rogers wireless plan and can use the $10/month bundle discount on Manitoba internet plans
- You want a $50 bill credit as a sign-up incentive, available on most Xfinity Fibre plans
- Customer satisfaction track record matters to you: Rogers holds a 2.6/5 Topicks.ca rating versus 1.0/5 for Bell MTS
Bell MTS wins outright at the top tier, with Gigabit Fibe 3.0 at $100/mo delivering both a faster symmetrical 3,000/3,000 Mbps connection and a lower price than Rogers' fastest Manitoba plan, plus a Mobility bundle credit and no-contract pricing across its whole lineup. Rogers wins on entry and mid-tier price, installation cost, coverage, and customer satisfaction, staying a few dollars cheaper at the 100 Mbps and 500 Mbps tiers, charging no installation fee for self-install, reaching all 10 provinces versus Bell MTS's Manitoba-only footprint, and holding a considerably higher Topicks.ca rating. For Manitoba shoppers who want the fastest connection at the best top-tier price, Bell MTS is the stronger fit. For those focused on entry-level price, national availability, or a wireless no-contract option, Rogers is the better match.
View the Bell MTS internet coverage map, Bell internet coverage map, and Rogers internet coverage map on Topicks.ca to check service availability in your area.
