Bell and Beanfield are two Canadian fibre internet providers that take very different approaches to the market. Bell is a national carrier with a fibre footprint spanning Quebec, Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and Manitoba, offering plans from $70/month in Quebec (no contract) and $75/month in Ontario (24-month term with a two-year price guarantee). Beanfield is an independent provider that builds and owns its own fibre-to-the-unit network, serving residential customers exclusively in dense urban buildings in Montreal, the Toronto and Greater Toronto Area, and Metro Vancouver. Beanfield plans start at $65/month in Quebec and Ontario and $50/month in BC, all on a no-contract basis with a two-year price guarantee. This page compares Bell and Beanfield on plans, pricing, speeds, coverage, contract terms, and equipment across Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia.
Plans and pricing
Bell offers five no-contract fibre plans in Quebec starting at $70/month for Fibe 150 (150/150 Mbps) and reaching $100/month for Gigabit Fibe 8.0 (8000/8000 Mbps). All five Quebec plans include Wi-Fi 7 equipment and 10,000 Aeroplan points when ordered online. Bell offers five fibre plans in Ontario on 24-month terms starting at $75/month for Fibe 150 (150/150 Mbps) and reaching $130/month for Gigabit Fibe 8.0 (8000/8000 Mbps); all Ontario plans include Wi-Fi 7, 25,000 Aeroplan points, and a two-year price guarantee. Beanfield offers no-contract symmetrical fibre plans with a two-year price guarantee across Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia. Quebec and Ontario plans start at $65/month for 1 Gbps symmetrical; BC plans start at $50/month for 1 Gbps symmetrical. All Beanfield plans include hardware rental.
Beanfield holds a clear price advantage at every comparable speed tier in both Quebec and Ontario. In Quebec, Bell's entry plan is now Fibe 150 at $70/month for 150/150 Mbps, while Beanfield's entry plan is 1 Gbps symmetrical at $65/month -- $5/month less for roughly seven times the download speed. At the 500 Mbps tier, Bell Fibe 500 QC is $78/month versus Beanfield 1 Gbps at $65/month -- $13/month more for Bell at half the speed. At the gigabit tier in Quebec, Bell Gigabit Fibe 1.5 is $80/month for 1500/940 Mbps versus Beanfield 1 Gbps at $65/month -- $15/month more for Bell, with Beanfield delivering fully symmetrical uploads versus Bell's 940 Mbps upload cap. In Ontario the gap is largest: Beanfield 1 Gbps is $65/month (no contract) versus Bell Gigabit Fibe 1.5 ON at $95/month (24-month term) -- a $30/month difference. Bell counters with speeds up to 8 Gbps in both provinces, Wi-Fi 7 included on all plans, and Aeroplan points as a sign-up incentive.
Network and coverage
Coverage is the primary factor separating Bell and Beanfield. Bell operates a broad fibre network serving urban and suburban households across Quebec, Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and Manitoba. Beanfield builds and owns its own fibre-to-the-unit network but serves exclusively dense urban residential buildings in a small number of cities -- Montreal in Quebec, the Toronto and Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, and Metro Vancouver in British Columbia. If Beanfield does not serve your building, Bell is the only option of the two. Where both are available at the same address, price and upload speeds become the deciding factors.
Bell serves a far larger geographic footprint across multiple provinces, making it available to the majority of urban and suburban households in its regions. Beanfield serves only select residential buildings in Montreal, Toronto/GTA, and Metro Vancouver -- availability must be confirmed at the building level. Where Beanfield is available, it offers fully symmetrical uploads at every tier and a two-year price guarantee on all plans in all three provinces. Bell provides a wider speed range starting from 150 Mbps in Quebec, includes Wi-Fi 7 on all QC and ON plans, and extends to 8 Gbps in both provinces.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | Bell | Beanfield |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (QC) | $70/mo (Fibe 150 · 150/150 Mbps · no contract) | $65/mo (1 Gbps · 1000/1000 Mbps · no contract) |
| Starting price (ON) | $75/mo (Fibe 150 · 150/150 Mbps · 24-month term) | $65/mo (1 Gbps · 1000/1000 Mbps · no contract) |
| Starting price (BC) | Not available in BC | $50/mo (1 Gbps · 1000/1000 Mbps · no contract) |
| 500 Mbps tier (QC) | $78/mo for 500/500 Mbps (no contract) | $65/mo for 1000/1000 Mbps (no contract) |
| 500 Mbps tier (ON) | $90/mo for 500/500 Mbps (24-month term) | $65/mo for 1000/1000 Mbps (no contract) |
| Gigabit-tier price (QC) | $80/mo for 1500/940 Mbps (no contract) | $65/mo for 1000/1000 Mbps (no contract) |
| Gigabit-tier price (ON) | $95/mo for 1500/940 Mbps (24-month term) | $65/mo for 1000/1000 Mbps (no contract) |
| 3 Gbps tier price (ON) | $100/mo for 3000/3000 Mbps (24-month term) | $75/mo for 3000/3000 Mbps (no contract) |
| 8 Gbps tier price (ON) | $130/mo for 8000/8000 Mbps (24-month term) | $90/mo for 8000/8000 Mbps (no contract) |
| Top residential speed (QC & ON) | 8,000/8,000 Mbps | 8,000/8,000 Mbps |
| Upload speeds | Symmetrical on 150 Mbps+ tiers in QC and ON (Gigabit Fibe 1.5 upload is 940 Mbps) | Fully symmetrical on all tiers in all provinces |
| Data cap | Unlimited (all Fibe plans) | Unlimited (all plans) |
| Contract options (QC) | No contract | No contract |
| Contract options (ON) | 24-month term | No contract |
| Price lock guarantee | 2-year price guarantee (ON plans only) | 2-year price guarantee (all plans, all provinces) |
| Equipment included | Wi-Fi 7 included (all QC & ON Fibe plans) | Hardware rental included; Wi-Fi 6 (1 Gbps plans) and Wi-Fi 7 (3 & 8 Gbps in ON/BC) |
| Aeroplan points (QC) | 10,000 points when ordered online (all QC plans) | Not listed |
| Aeroplan points (ON) | 25,000 points (all ON plans) | Not listed |
| Installation fee | $0 self-install; $0 pro install if self-install unavailable; $150 if self-install declined. Fees may vary. | Not specified -- confirm with provider. Fees may vary. |
| Coverage area | QC, ON, Atlantic Canada, MB (urban + suburban) | Montreal, Toronto/GTA, Metro Vancouver (select buildings only) |
| French language website | Yes | Yes |
| Customer support | Phone, chat, MyBell app, retail stores, online portal | Phone, contact form, simple FAQ |
| Customer rating (Topicks.ca) | 2.4 / 5 | No rating yet |
Contract and pricing details
Bell Quebec Fibe plans are all available on a no-contract basis. The current QC lineup consists of five plans: Fibe 150 at $70/month (was $80), Fibe 500 at $78/month (was $83), Gigabit Fibe 1.5 at $80/month (was $90), Gigabit Fibe 3.0 at $85/month (was $100), and Gigabit Fibe 8.0 at $100/month (was $130). All five Quebec plans include Wi-Fi 7 equipment and 10,000 Aeroplan points when ordered online. Bell Ontario Fibe plans require a 24-month term: Fibe 150 at $75/month (was $90), Fibe 500 at $90/month (was $105), Gigabit Fibe 1.5 at $95/month (was $110), Gigabit Fibe 3.0 at $100/month (was $115), and Gigabit Fibe 8.0 at $130/month (was $160). All Ontario plans include a two-year price guarantee, Wi-Fi 7 equipment, and 25,000 Aeroplan points. Bell does not serve British Columbia for home internet.
Beanfield internet plans are all available on a no-contract basis with a two-year price guarantee across Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia. Quebec and Ontario plans start at $65/month for 1 Gbps symmetrical (was $70). Ontario also offers 3 Gbps at $75/month (was $80) and 8 Gbps at $90/month (was $95). British Columbia plans are priced lower: 1 Gbps at $50/month (was $55), 3 Gbps at $65/month (was $70), and 8 Gbps at $80/month (was $85). The two-year price guarantee locks the current promotional rate for the guarantee period. Beanfield's listed prices reflect an autopay discount of $5/month on most plans; customers should confirm whether the listed price requires autopay enrollment. Installation fee terms are not specified in available plan data -- confirm directly with Beanfield.
Equipment and installation
Bell includes Wi-Fi 7 equipment on all home Fibe plans in Quebec and Ontario at no additional charge. Bell offers self-installation at no cost. If self-installation is not available at your address, professional installation is also provided at no charge. If you decline self-installation when it is offered, a $150 professional installation fee applies. Installation fees may vary -- confirm current terms directly with Bell before signing up.
Beanfield includes hardware rental on all plans in Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia at no additional charge. The Wi-Fi hardware tier varies by plan: Wi-Fi 6 is included on the 1 Gbps plans in all three provinces; Wi-Fi 7 (Nokia WiFi Beacon) is included on the 3 Gbps and 8 Gbps plans in Ontario and BC. Installation fee terms are not specified in available plan data and fees may vary -- confirm costs and scheduling directly with Beanfield before signing up. Given that Beanfield serves residential buildings with its own in-building fibre infrastructure, installation processes may differ from a standard home installation.
Perks and add-ons
Bell includes Wi-Fi 7 equipment on all Quebec and Ontario Fibe plans. All five Quebec plans include 10,000 Aeroplan points when ordered online. All five Ontario plans include 25,000 Aeroplan points and a two-year price guarantee. Bundling with Bell Mobility or Bell TV may provide additional monthly savings. Bell does not list student internet pricing in Quebec or Ontario in available plan data.
Beanfield includes a two-year price guarantee on all plans across Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, locking the current promotional rate for the guarantee period. Hardware rental is included on all plans, with Wi-Fi 7 available on the 3 Gbps and 8 Gbps tiers in Ontario and BC. Beanfield does not list streaming bundles, loyalty perks, Aeroplan points, or welcome gift cards in available plan data.
Customer support
Bell offers a broader set of support channels including phone, online chat, a self-serve app, retail locations, and an online account portal. Beanfield offers phone support, a contact form, and a simple FAQ. Both providers operate French-language websites. Bell holds a 2.4/5 customer rating on Topicks.ca; Beanfield has no Topicks.ca customer rating at this time.
Who should choose which?
- Beanfield does not serve your building or city -- Bell is the only option of the two for households outside Montreal, Toronto/GTA, and Metro Vancouver
- You want entry-level fibre at 150 Mbps in Quebec for $70/month without a contract, or in Ontario for $75/month -- Beanfield only offers 1 Gbps and above
- You want Wi-Fi 7 equipment included on all plans in Quebec and Ontario at no extra charge
- You want Aeroplan points as a sign-up incentive -- 10,000 points on all Quebec plans (online order) and 25,000 points on all Ontario plans
- You are in Ontario and want a two-year price guarantee alongside your 24-month plan commitment -- Bell Ontario plans include this on all tiers
- You prefer a provider with a wide retail footprint, a self-serve app, and multiple support channels including phone and online chat
- You want to bundle home internet with Bell Mobility or Bell TV for potential monthly savings
- Your building in Montreal, Toronto/GTA, or Metro Vancouver is served by Beanfield -- confirm at the building level first, as Beanfield serves select residential properties only
- You want the lowest monthly cost for gigabit-speed fibre: $65/month for 1 Gbps symmetrical in Quebec and Ontario (versus $80/month for Bell Gigabit Fibe 1.5 QC and $95/month for Bell Gigabit Fibe 1.5 ON), and $50/month in BC
- You need fully symmetrical upload and download speeds at every tier -- all Beanfield plans deliver 1:1 symmetrical speeds across 1 Gbps, 3 Gbps, and 8 Gbps, while Bell Gigabit Fibe 1.5 is capped at 940 Mbps upload
- You are in Ontario and want to avoid a 24-month term commitment -- Beanfield Ontario plans are no-contract, while Bell Ontario requires a 24-month term
- You want a two-year price guarantee across all provinces and plan tiers, including in Quebec where Bell does not advertise a price lock
- You are in Metro Vancouver and want a fibre option -- Bell does not serve BC for home internet, making Beanfield the only option of the two in that market
Beanfield wins on price, symmetrical speeds, and contract flexibility where it is available, offering 1 Gbps symmetrical from $65/month in Quebec and Ontario and $50/month in BC with no contract and a two-year price guarantee on all plans -- undercutting Bell at every comparable speed tier, with savings of $15/month at the QC gigabit level and $30/month at the ON gigabit level. Bell wins on coverage, plan range, equipment, and Aeroplan rewards, serving a broad footprint across Quebec, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada with plans from 150 Mbps to 8 Gbps, Wi-Fi 7 included on all QC and ON plans, 10,000 Aeroplan points on QC online orders and 25,000 Aeroplan points plus a two-year price guarantee on all Ontario plans. The deciding factor for most households is geographic: if Beanfield serves your building, it offers a strong price and upload speed advantage, particularly in Ontario where Bell requires a 24-month commitment. If Beanfield is not available at your address, Bell is the clear choice of the two.
View the Bell internet coverage map and Beanfield internet coverage map on Topicks.ca to check service availability in your area.
