Bell MTS is the Manitoba division of Bell Canada, offering Fibre internet exclusively within the province. TekSavvy is an independent national provider that leases network access from major carriers rather than owning last-mile infrastructure, reaching all 10 provinces through a mix of DSL, Cable, and Fibre depending on region. In Manitoba specifically, TekSavvy offers Cable plans and Fibre plans, giving Manitoba shoppers a genuine technology choice against Bell MTS's Fibre-only lineup. This page compares Bell MTS and TekSavvy 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. TekSavvy's Manitoba availability spans Cable plans shared with Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, plus Fibre plans shared with Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and Quebec. Since Bell MTS serves Manitoba exclusively, the TekSavvy plans shown below are its Manitoba-available tiers rather than its full 22-plan national lineup.
TekSavvy holds a clear price edge at the entry level in Manitoba: Cable 30 at $32.95/mo undercuts Bell MTS Fibe 100 at $75/mo by a wide margin, though at a much lower 30/5 Mbps speed versus 100/10 Mbps. At the symmetrical 100 Mbps tier, TekSavvy's Cable 100 at $48.95/mo beats Bell MTS Fibe 100 on both price and upload speed. At the top end, the two providers are close to even: Bell MTS Gigabit Fibe 3.0 is $100/mo for 3,000/3,000 Mbps Fibre, while TekSavvy's Fibre 3 Gbps plan is $99.95/mo for the same 3,000/3,000 Mbps speed, a 5-cent difference that is effectively a tie. Bell MTS's mid-tier Fibe 500 (500/500 Mbps, $90/mo) is priced higher than TekSavvy's faster Cable 1000 (1000/200 Mbps, $77.95/mo), though Bell MTS offers symmetrical upload at that tier where TekSavvy's Cable 1000 caps upload at 200 Mbps.
Network and coverage
Bell MTS and TekSavvy differ sharply in geographic reach. Bell MTS, as a division of Bell Canada, offers Fibre internet exclusively within Manitoba. TekSavvy reaches all 10 provinces nationally, leasing network access rather than owning infrastructure: in Manitoba specifically, it offers Cable plans (shared availability with Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan) and Fibre plans (shared availability with Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and Quebec). TekSavvy does not offer DSL in Manitoba based on the data available for this page.
For anyone outside Manitoba, Bell MTS is not an option, since its Fibre network does not extend beyond the province. Within Manitoba, both providers offer a genuine choice: Bell MTS's Fibre-only lineup versus TekSavvy's combination of Cable and Fibre. Address-level availability, and which underlying network TekSavvy's Manitoba Cable plans run over, should be confirmed directly with each provider.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | Bell MTS | TekSavvy |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (Manitoba) | $75/mo (Fibe 100, Fibre) | $32.95/mo (Cable 30, Cable) |
| Symmetrical 100 Mbps tier | $75/mo (Fibe 100, 100/10 Mbps) | $48.95/mo (Cable 100, 100/100 Mbps) |
| Mid-tier value | $90/mo (Fibe 500, 500/500 Mbps) | $77.95/mo (Cable 1000, 1000/200 Mbps) |
| Top residential speed | 3,000/3,000 Mbps, $100/mo (Gigabit Fibe 3.0) | 3,000/3,000 Mbps, $99.95/mo (Fibre 3 Gbps) - effectively tied |
| Upload speeds | Symmetrical on 500 and 3,000 Mbps tiers; 10 Mbps upload on entry Fibe 100 | Symmetrical on Cable 100 and Fibre 3 Gbps; capped below download on Cable 1000 and Fibre 1.5 Gbps |
| Data cap | Unlimited (all plans) | Unlimited (all Manitoba-available plans) |
| Contract options | No contract on all plans (24-month savings amount applied) | No contract on Manitoba Cable and Fibre plans shown, though TekSavvy's broader national lineup mixes no-contract, 12-month, and 24-month terms |
| Installation fee | $60 installation fee applies | Not confirmed for Manitoba in available data |
| Provinces served | 1 (Manitoba only) | 10 (all provinces) |
| Bundle discounts | Fibre + Fibe TV bundle; $10/mo credit with eligible Mobility plan | TV and Internet bundle available (specific Manitoba terms not confirmed) |
| Customer rating (Topicks.ca) | 1.0/5 (2 reviews) | 1.8/5 |
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.
TekSavvy pricing in Manitoba varies by plan. Cable 30 is sold at $32.95/month for the first 12 months before reverting to $60.95/month. Cable 100 and Cable 1000 carry ongoing bill credits, for example Cable 100 includes a credit of roughly $32/month for the first year off the $80.95 regular rate. The two Fibre plans available in Manitoba, Fibre 1.5 Gbps and Fibre 3 Gbps, each include a $30/month credit for the first 12 months, reverting to $119.95/month and $129.95/month respectively. All Manitoba-available TekSavvy plans shown here are sold on a no-contract basis, though TekSavvy's national lineup includes some plans with fixed 12-month or 24-month terms elsewhere in Canada.
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.
TekSavvy offers a $0 hardware loan, $0 activation fee, and $0 shipping fee on selected plans nationally, though the data available for this page does not confirm which specific Manitoba plans qualify, or whether self-install or professional installation applies at Manitoba addresses. Confirm equipment and installation terms directly with TekSavvy before signing up.
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.
TekSavvy allows customers to bundle TV and Internet service together under one account. Several of TekSavvy's Manitoba-available plans also include an ongoing monthly bill credit for the first 12 months, effectively reducing the cost of the plan during that period before it reverts to the regular rate.
Customer support
TekSavvy offers a noticeably broader support lineup, including 24/7 phone support, a community forum, and social media channels, where Bell MTS covers phone, live chat, retail, and mail support. On customer satisfaction, TekSavvy holds a higher Topicks.ca rating at 1.8/5 versus 1.0/5 for Bell MTS, though Bell MTS's score is based on only 2 reviews.
Who should choose which?
- You want symmetrical upload speeds at higher tiers, since the 500 and 3,000 Mbps tiers offer matching upload and download speeds
- 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: TekSavvy reaches all 10 provinces, while Bell MTS is Manitoba-only
- You want the lowest possible entry price in Manitoba, with Cable 30 starting at $32.95/mo versus $75/mo for Bell MTS's cheapest plan
- You want the better price-to-speed ratio at the symmetrical 100 Mbps and mid tiers, including Cable 100 at $48.95/mo and Cable 1000 at $77.95/mo
- You want a choice between Cable and Fibre technology at the same Manitoba address, rather than a Fibre-only lineup
- You want a broader support lineup, including 24/7 phone support and a community forum
- Customer satisfaction track record matters to you: TekSavvy holds a 1.8/5 Topicks.ca rating versus 1.0/5 for Bell MTS
TekSavvy wins on price at almost every comparable tier, provincial reach, and customer satisfaction, undercutting Bell MTS by a wide margin at the entry level, staying cheaper at the symmetrical 100 Mbps and mid tiers, reaching all 10 provinces versus Bell MTS's Manitoba-only footprint, and holding a higher Topicks.ca rating. Bell MTS holds its own at the top tier and on contract simplicity, pricing its 3,000 Mbps Gigabit Fibe 3.0 plan within a nickel of TekSavvy's equivalent Fibre 3 Gbps plan, offering symmetrical upload speeds at more tiers, and keeping every plan on a straightforward no-contract structure with a Mobility bundle credit TekSavvy does not match. For Manitoba shoppers focused on the lowest price at entry and mid tiers, or national availability, TekSavvy is the stronger fit. For those who want symmetrical Fibre speeds throughout and a Bell Mobility bundle, Bell MTS is worth a closer look.
View the Bell MTS internet coverage map and Bell internet coverage map on Topicks.ca to check service availability in your area. TekSavvy does not currently have a confirmed coverage map URL on Topicks.ca.
