Rogers and Bell are two of Canada's largest internet service providers, each operating their own fibre and wireless infrastructure with broad national reach. Rogers -- which acquired Shaw in 2023 -- offers Xfinity fibre plans and 5G Home Internet across Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and Western Canada, with promotional 24-month pricing and modem rental included. Bell operates its Fibe network across Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic Canada, and Manitoba through Bell MTS, with plans reaching up to 8 Gbps symmetrical speeds and Wi-Fi 7 or Wi-Fi 6E equipment included depending on region. Both providers compete directly in Ontario and parts of Atlantic Canada, where geography alone does not decide the comparison. This page covers plans, pricing, speeds, coverage, contract terms, equipment, and more to help you find the better fit in 2026.
Plans and pricing
Rogers offers a mix of Xfinity fibre and 5G Home Internet wireless plans, with fibre pricing starting at $50/month for Xfinity Starter 100 in Saskatchewan, $75/month for Xfinity Starter 150 (150/150 Mbps) in Ontario and Atlantic Canada (NB, NL), and wireless plans starting at $35/month in select regions. Bell offers home Fibe plans starting at $70/month for Fibe 150 in Quebec (no contract), and $75/month in Ontario (24-month term) and NB/NL (no contract). Bell also lists Freedom mobile data plans from $30/month as a wireless home internet alternative. The plan cards below show representative home fibre plans from each provider, using Ontario pricing as the common reference market.
Bell no longer lists a Fibe 50 or Fibe 300 plan in Ontario or NB/NL; the current Ontario lineup starts at Fibe 150 ($75/month, 24-month) and jumps to Fibe 500 ($90/month, 24-month). In Ontario at the 500 Mbps tier, both providers are priced at $90/month -- Bell delivers 500/500 Mbps fully symmetrical, while Rogers delivers 500/200 Mbps with asymmetrical upload. In NB and NL, Rogers Xfinity Popular 500 and Bell Fibe 500 both deliver 500/500 Mbps symmetrical at $85/month -- a dead tie on price and upload speed. At the 1.5-2 Gbps tier in Ontario, Bell's Gigabit Fibe 1.5 is $95/month while Rogers Xfinity Premier 2G is $100/month -- Bell delivers 1500/940 Mbps symmetrical for $5 less, while Rogers delivers a faster 2000/200 Mbps download with asymmetrical upload. In NB and NL, both Rogers (Premier 3.0 Gigabit) and Bell (Gigabit Fibe 3.0) reach 3 Gbps symmetrical at $100/month; Bell's 3 Gbps tier is also available in Ontario and Quebec. Bell extends to an 8 Gbps tier in Ontario and Quebec that Rogers does not offer. Rogers includes a gateway on Ontario and NB/NL plans and modem rental on other provinces; Bell includes Wi-Fi 7 in Ontario and Quebec plans, and Wi-Fi 6E in Atlantic Canada plans. Ontario Bell plans also include a price guarantee for 2 years.
Network and coverage
Rogers and Bell both serve Ontario and parts of Atlantic Canada with wired fibre, making them direct competitors in those markets. Rogers extends its reach across Western Canada (including Shaw legacy infrastructure in BC, AB, SK, and MB), while Bell covers Quebec and Manitoba through Bell MTS. Rogers also offers 5G Home Internet wireless plans in areas without wired coverage, including select zones in NS, PE, and QC. Bell does not serve BC, Alberta, or Saskatchewan with its own wired network. Coverage figures below are provider-reported; independent broadband coverage verification is not available from this source.
Rogers holds an advantage on geographic reach, serving all 10 provinces through its Xfinity fibre network, Shaw legacy infrastructure in Western Canada, and 5G Home Internet in wireless-served areas. Bell does not serve BC, Alberta, or Saskatchewan with its own wired network. In Ontario and Atlantic Canada where both compete directly, the decision shifts to plan pricing, upload speed, and available tiers. In Quebec, Bell Fibe is the dominant incumbent; Rogers coverage there is limited and primarily wireless. In Manitoba, Bell MTS operates with its own plan lineup at higher base prices than Bell Ontario or Quebec.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | Rogers | Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (home fibre) | $50/mo (Xfinity Starter 100 - SK, 24-month); $70/mo (Xfinity Starter 100 - AB, BC, MB, 24-month); $75/mo (Xfinity Starter 150 - ON and NB, NL, 24-month) | $70/mo (Fibe 150 - QC, no contract); $75/mo (Fibe 150 - ON, 24-month); $75/mo (Fibe 150 - NB, NL, no contract) |
| Entry-level fibre speed | 150/150 Mbps (ON, NB, NL); 100/100 Mbps (AB, BC, MB, SK) | 150/150 Mbps (ON, NB, NL, QC) |
| Mid-tier value (~500 Mbps) | $60/mo for 500/200 Mbps (24-month) - SK; $80/mo for 500/200 Mbps (24-month) - AB, BC, MB; $85/mo for 500/500 Mbps (24-month) - NB, NL; $90/mo for 500/200 Mbps (24-month) - ON | $85/mo for 500/500 Mbps (no contract - NB, NL); $90/mo for 500/500 Mbps (24-month - ON) |
| Gigabit-tier pricing | $95/mo (Xfinity Ultimate 1 Gigabit - NB, NL, 1000/1000 Mbps); $100/mo (Xfinity Premier 2G - ON, 2000/200 Mbps; Premier 3.0 Gigabit - NB, NL, 3000/3000 Mbps); all 24-month | $95/mo (Gigabit Fibe 1.5 - ON, 1500/940 Mbps, 24-month) |
| Top residential speed | 3,000 Mbps (NB, NL) | 8,000 Mbps (ON, QC) |
| Upload speeds | Symmetrical in NB, NL (500/500, 1G/1G, 2.5G/2.5G, 3G/3G); asymmetrical in ON, AB, BC, MB, SK (200 Mbps upload at 1G, 2G tiers) | Symmetrical on most fibre plans |
| Data cap | Unlimited (all Xfinity fibre plans) | Unlimited (all Fibe plans) |
| Price lock guarantee | Not advertised | Yes -- price guaranteed for 2 years (ON plans) |
| Contract options | 24-month (fibre); no contract (5G wireless) | 24-month (ON fibre); no contract (NB, NL, NS, PE, QC) |
| Installation fee | Not confirmed in available data; confirm directly with Rogers | $0 self-install; $0 pro install if self-install unavailable; fee varies by location if self-install declined |
| Equipment | Modem rental included in plan price | Wi-Fi 7 included (ON, QC); Wi-Fi 6E included (Atlantic Canada) |
| Mobile internet option | Yes (5G Home Internet from $35/mo, no contract) | Yes (Freedom mobile data plans from $30/mo) |
| Provinces served | All 10 provinces | ON, QC, Atlantic Canada, MB (MTS) |
| Bundle discounts | Yes ($10/mo with Rogers mobile on AB, BC, MB plans) | Yes (with Bell Mobility and Bell TV) |
| Sign-up perk | $100 bill credit (ON, NB, NL fibre plans); $50 bill credit (select AB, BC, MB, SK plans) | 25,000 Aeroplan points + price guaranteed for 2 years (ON); 10,000 Aeroplan points (QC) |
| Customer rating (Topicks.ca) | 2.6 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 |
Contract and pricing details
Rogers Xfinity fibre plans are priced at a promotional 24-month rate that reverts to the regular price after the term ends. For example, Xfinity Starter 150 in Ontario is $75/month for 24 months, then $110/month. Saskatchewan plans are significantly cheaper: Xfinity Starter 100 is $50/month (then $110), Popular 500 is $60/month (then $130), Ultimate 1G is $70/month (then $140), and Ultimate 2G is $80/month (then $160). A $5/month discount applies with automatic payment on most plans. A $10/month bundle discount is available on Alberta, BC, and Manitoba plans when paired with a Rogers wireless plan. Ontario and Atlantic Canada (NB, NL) fibre plans include a $100 bill credit; select Western Canada and Saskatchewan plans include a $50 bill credit. Plan pricing varies by province: Ontario and NB/NL differ from Western Canada (AB, BC, MB) and Saskatchewan. Rogers 5G Home Internet wireless plans are month-to-month with no contract.
Bell Ontario home fibre plans are on 24-month promotional terms with a price guarantee for 2 years: Fibe 150 is $75/month (then $90), Fibe 500 is $90/month (then $105), Gigabit Fibe 1.5 is $95/month (then $110), Gigabit Fibe 3.0 is $100/month (then $115), and Gigabit Fibe 8.0 is $130/month (then $160). NB and NL plans are no-contract: Fibe 150 at $75/month (then $95), Fibe 500 at $85/month (then $105), Gigabit Fibe 1.5 at $95/month (then $115), and Gigabit Fibe 3.0 at $100/month (then $120). NS and PEI plans are no-contract with a 1-year promotional credit: Fibe 500 at $85/month and Gigabit Fibe 1.5 at $90/month (then $115). Quebec Fibe plans are no-contract with monthly credits for up to 2 years; QC plans include 10,000 Aeroplan points as a sign-up incentive. Bell does not prominently advertise a multi-year price lock guarantee outside Ontario. Ontario plans include 25,000 Aeroplan points as a sign-up incentive and a price guarantee for 2 years. Bell MTS in Manitoba operates on no-contract terms but at higher base prices, with a separate plan lineup from Bell Ontario or Quebec.
Equipment and installation
Rogers includes modem rental in the monthly price on all Xfinity fibre plans, so there is no separate equipment fee. Self-installation is usually free, but a fee may apply if professional installation is required; customers should contact Rogers directly to confirm whether self-install or professional installation applies at their address and whether any fees apply.
Bell includes Wi-Fi 7 equipment on Ontario and Quebec Fibe plans, and Wi-Fi 6E equipment on Atlantic Canada plans (NB, NL, NS, PE). Bell offers self-installation at no charge. If self-installation is not available at your address, professional installation is also provided at no charge. However, if you decline self-installation when it is offered to you, a professional installation fee applies and may vary by location. Equipment rental or purchase terms beyond the Wi-Fi equipment inclusion should be confirmed directly with Bell.
Perks and add-ons
Rogers includes a gateway (combined modem and router) on Ontario and Atlantic Canada (NB, NL) fibre plans, and modem rental on other provinces, with no separate equipment fee. Ontario and NB/NL plans include a $100 bill credit as a sign-up incentive; select Western Canada and Saskatchewan plans include a $50 bill credit. A $10/month bundle discount is available on Alberta, BC, and Manitoba plans when paired with a Rogers wireless plan. A $5/month automatic payment discount applies on most plans. The 5G Home Internet wireless plans include no-contract flexibility.
Bell includes Wi-Fi 7 equipment on Ontario and Quebec home Fibe plans, and Wi-Fi 6E on Atlantic Canada plans. Ontario Fibe plans include a price guarantee for 2 years and 25,000 Aeroplan points as a sign-up incentive. Quebec Fibe plans include 10,000 Aeroplan points as a sign-up incentive. Bell Freedom mobile data plans ($30 to $150/month) serve as a wireless home internet alternative for customers outside the wired Fibe footprint. Bundling with Bell Mobility or Bell TV can provide additional monthly savings.
Customer support
Both Rogers and Bell offer multi-channel customer support including phone, online chat, self-serve apps, and retail locations. Rogers holds a 2.6/5 rating on Topicks.ca. Bell holds a 2.4/5 rating on Topicks.ca, consistent with the low satisfaction scores common across major Canadian telecoms; reviewer feedback for Bell frequently cites billing increases after promotional periods and difficulty reaching support.
Who should choose which?
- You live in BC, Alberta, or Saskatchewan, where Bell Fibe is not available and Rogers (including Shaw infrastructure) is the primary wired option
- You want the fastest download speed in Ontario at the gigabit tier -- Rogers Xfinity Premier 2G delivers 2000 Mbps download for $100/month, $5 more than Bell's $95/month Gigabit Fibe 1.5 (1500/940 Mbps symmetrical with Wi-Fi 7)
- You want symmetrical gigabit-and-above speeds in NB or NL -- Rogers now offers 500/500, 1G/1G, 2.5G/2.5G, and 3G/3G symmetrical plans in Atlantic Canada
- You want equipment included with no separate fee -- Rogers includes a gateway on Ontario and NB/NL plans; modem on other provinces
- You need a wireless home internet option with no contract (5G Home Internet from $35/month in select areas)
- You already have a Rogers wireless plan and want a $10/month bundle discount on internet (AB, BC, MB plans)
- You want a sign-up bill credit -- $100 on Ontario and NB/NL plans, $50 on select Western Canada and Saskatchewan plans
- Full provincial reach matters -- Rogers serves all 10 provinces; Bell does not cover BC, AB, or SK directly
- You live in Quebec, where Bell Fibe is the dominant wired fibre provider and Rogers has a limited footprint
- You want the fastest available speeds in Canada -- Bell offers 8 Gbps symmetrical in Ontario that Rogers does not match; Bell's 3 Gbps tier is available in Ontario, while Rogers' 3 Gbps is only available in NB and NL
- Symmetrical upload speed matters in Ontario -- Bell Fibe 500 delivers 500/500 Mbps at $90/month while Rogers delivers 500/200 Mbps at the same price in Ontario (note: Rogers is also symmetrical in NB and NL at $85/month)
- You want Wi-Fi 7 equipment and a price guarantee for 2 years included with your Ontario Fibe plan
- You want to earn Aeroplan points as a sign-up incentive -- 25,000 points in Ontario, or 10,000 points in Quebec
- You live in NB or NL and want a 1.5 Gbps plan -- Bell Gigabit Fibe 1.5 is $95/month symmetrical (no contract) vs Rogers' $95/month for 1000/1000 Mbps; Bell reaches 1500/940 Mbps to Rogers' 1000/1000
Rogers wins on geographic reach and equipment inclusion, serving all 10 provinces with Xfinity fibre and 5G wireless home internet, and including a gateway or modem in every plan price. Bell wins on maximum speed and Ontario-specific advantages, with plans up to 8 Gbps symmetrical (ON, QC) and a 3 Gbps tier available in Ontario, Quebec, and NB/NL. In Ontario at the 500 Mbps tier, Bell delivers 500/500 Mbps fully symmetrical for $90/month while Rogers delivers 500/200 Mbps at the same price. In NB and NL, both Rogers and Bell now offer 500/500 Mbps at $85/month and 3 Gbps symmetrical at $100/month -- the NB/NL market is now closely competitive on price. In Ontario, Bell's 1.5 Gbps plan is priced $5 lower than Rogers' 2 Gbps plan ($95 vs $100/month), with Bell delivering symmetrical 1500/940 Mbps with Wi-Fi 7 versus Rogers' faster 2000/200 Mbps asymmetrical with gateway. Bell also includes Wi-Fi 7 in Ontario and Quebec plans, a 2-year price guarantee in Ontario, and Aeroplan points as sign-up incentives (25,000 in Ontario; 10,000 in Quebec). Outside Ontario, geography largely decides: Rogers is the primary option in BC, AB, and SK; Bell dominates Quebec.
View the Rogers internet coverage map and Bell internet coverage map on Topicks.ca to check service availability in your area.
