Bell and Virgin Plus are two Quebec fibre internet options that share the same underlying network -- Virgin Plus runs entirely on Bell infrastructure in Quebec, meaning both providers deliver service over the same last-mile fibre footprint. Bell offers five no-contract fibre plans in Quebec starting at $70/month for Fibe 150 (150/150 Mbps) with Wi-Fi 7 included, extending up to 8 Gbps symmetrical. Virgin Plus offers four no-contract plans from $48/month with a $50 Prepaid Mastercard welcome gift, topping out at 1 Gbps download. The key differences between them are price, upload speeds, plan selection, and equipment. This page covers plans, pricing, speeds, coverage, contract details, and more to help Quebec households choose between the two in 2026.
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), with Wi-Fi 7 equipment included on all plans. Ordering online includes 10,000 Aeroplan points on most QC plans. Virgin Plus offers four no-contract fibre plans in Quebec, starting at $48/month for Internet 100 (100/10 Mbps) and reaching $68/month for Internet 1Gbps (1000/100 Mbps), with a $50 Prepaid Mastercard and modem rental included on all plans.
Virgin Plus holds a clear price advantage at every comparable tier. At the entry level, Virgin Plus Internet 100 is $48/month for 100/10 Mbps -- Bell no longer offers a sub-$70 plan in Quebec, with its lowest option now Fibe 150 at $70/month for 150/150 Mbps. At the 500 Mbps tier, Virgin Plus Internet 500 is $58/month versus Bell Fibe 500 at $78/month, a $20/month gap -- though Bell delivers fully symmetrical 500/500 Mbps versus Virgin Plus at 500/100 Mbps. At the gigabit level, Virgin Plus Internet 1Gbps is $68/month for 1000/100 Mbps versus Bell Gigabit Fibe 1.5 at $80/month for 1500/940 Mbps. Bell extends to 3 Gbps and 8 Gbps symmetrical tiers that Virgin Plus does not offer, and includes Wi-Fi 7 equipment on all plans. Virgin Plus includes a $50 Prepaid Mastercard on all plans; Bell includes 10,000 Aeroplan points when ordering online on most QC plans. The key trade-off remains upload speed: Bell plans are symmetrical or near-symmetrical at every tier, while Virgin Plus upload speeds top out at 100 Mbps across all plans.
Network and coverage
Both Bell and Virgin Plus deliver internet service in Quebec over Bell fibre infrastructure. Virgin Plus is a Bell sub-brand and does not operate its own independent network -- it resells access over the same Bell last-mile fibre footprint in Quebec. For practical purposes, service availability at any given Quebec address is the same for both providers. The distinction between them is commercial, not infrastructural: plan selection, pricing, equipment, and support channels differ, but the underlying fibre network is identical.
Because Virgin Plus runs on Bell fibre infrastructure in Quebec, coverage availability at the address level is effectively the same for both providers. If Bell Fibe is available at your address, Virgin Plus internet will be as well. The meaningful differences are in the plan lineup: Bell offers speeds up to 8 Gbps with symmetrical uploads throughout, while Virgin Plus tops out at 1 Gbps download with upload speeds capped at 100 Mbps across all plans. For households that rely on upload performance -- remote work, video conferencing, large file transfers, content creation -- Bell plans offer a significant upload advantage at every tier.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | Bell | Virgin Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (QC) | $70/mo (Fibe 150, no contract) | $48/mo (Internet 100, no contract) |
| Entry-level speed | 150/150 Mbps | 100/10 Mbps download |
| Mid-tier value (approx. 300-500 Mbps) | $78/mo for 500/500 Mbps (no contract) | $53/mo for 300/100 Mbps; $58/mo for 500/100 Mbps |
| Gigabit-tier price | $80/mo for 1500/940 Mbps (no contract) | $68/mo for 1000/100 Mbps (no contract) |
| Top residential speed | 8,000 Mbps (symmetrical) | 1,000 Mbps download |
| Upload speeds | Symmetrical on all QC plans (Gigabit 1.5 is 1500/940 Mbps) | Asymmetrical -- max 100 Mbps upload across all plans |
| Data cap | Unlimited (all Fibe plans) | Unlimited (all plans) |
| Contract options | No contract (all QC Fibe plans) | No contract (all plans) |
| Equipment | Wi-Fi 7 included (all QC Fibe plans) | Modem rental included (all plans) |
| Installation fee | $0 self-install; $0 pro install if self-install unavailable; $150 if self-install declined | $0 if not eligible for self-install (complimentary technician visit); $150 if self-install declined |
| Welcome gift | 10,000 Aeroplan points when ordering online (most QC plans) | $50 Prepaid Mastercard (all plans) |
| Student plans | Not listed | Not listed |
| Underlying network | Bell fibre (own infrastructure) | Bell fibre (sub-brand) |
| Province served | QC (also ON, Atlantic Canada, MB via Bell MTS) | QC only |
| Price lock guarantee | Not advertised | Not advertised |
| Customer support | Phone, chat, MyBell app, retail stores, online portal | Phone, chat, store, request a call, Community Forum |
| Customer rating (Topicks.ca) | 2.4 / 5 | 1.0 / 5 |
Contract and pricing details
Bell Quebec wired Fibe plans are all available on a no-contract basis. Current promotional pricing: 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). Ordering online includes 10,000 Aeroplan points on most QC plans. Bell does not advertise a price lock guarantee; customers should confirm the rate that applies after the promotional period before committing.
Virgin Plus Quebec internet plans are all on a no-contract basis with no promotional strikethrough pricing listed -- the stated prices appear to be standard rates rather than time-limited promotions. All four plans include a $50 Prepaid Mastercard welcome gift. Post-sign-up rate terms and any price lock details are not specified in available plan data; customers should confirm these details directly with Virgin Plus before signing up. Virgin Plus does not advertise a price lock guarantee.
Equipment and installation
Bell includes Wi-Fi 7 equipment on all home Fibe plans in Quebec 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. However, if you decline self-installation when it is offered, a $150 professional installation fee applies.
Virgin Plus includes modem rental on all plans at no additional charge. A one-time $150 installation fee applies if you decline self-installation when eligible and request a technician visit. Customers not eligible for self-install will receive a complimentary technician visit.
Perks and add-ons
Bell includes Wi-Fi 7 equipment on all Quebec Fibe plans. Ordering online includes 10,000 Aeroplan points on most QC plans. Bundling with Bell Mobility or Bell TV may provide additional monthly savings.
Virgin Plus includes a $50 Prepaid Mastercard welcome gift and modem rental on all four Quebec internet plans. No additional perks, bundle discounts, or student pricing are listed in available plan data. Customers should confirm any current promotions or bundling options directly with Virgin Plus.
Customer support
Both Bell and Virgin Plus offer phone support, online chat, and in-person store locations. Bell adds a self-serve app and online account portal. Virgin Plus adds a request-a-call option and a Community Forum. Bell holds a 2.4/5 customer rating on Topicks.ca; Virgin Plus holds a 1.0/5 rating on Topicks.ca.
Who should choose which?
- You need strong upload speeds -- Bell Quebec plans are fully symmetrical at most tiers (Gigabit 1.5 is 1500/940 Mbps), while Virgin Plus caps uploads at 100 Mbps across all plans regardless of download speed
- You need speeds above 1 Gbps -- Bell offers 3 Gbps and 8 Gbps symmetrical tiers in Quebec that Virgin Plus does not match
- You want Wi-Fi 7 equipment included with your internet plan at no extra charge
- You want to earn 10,000 Aeroplan points by ordering a Bell QC plan online
- You prefer a provider with a self-serve app and a wider retail footprint
- Customer satisfaction ratings matter -- Bell holds a 2.4/5 rating on Topicks.ca versus Virgin Plus at 1.0/5
- You want the lowest monthly price -- Virgin Plus starts at $48/month in Quebec, well below Bell at $70/month, and undercuts Bell at every comparable tier
- Your usage is download-heavy and upload speed is not a priority -- Virgin Plus delivers strong download speeds at lower prices, provided 100 Mbps upload is sufficient for your household
- You want a $50 Prepaid Mastercard welcome gift included on all plans
- You want a no-contract plan without promotional pricing complexity -- Virgin Plus plans appear to be straightforward standard rates with no strikethrough pricing
- You prefer having a Community Forum and a request-a-call support option alongside standard phone and chat channels
Virgin Plus wins on price at every comparable tier, offering Quebec fibre plans from $48/month with no contract, unlimited data, and a $50 Prepaid Mastercard on all plans -- delivering lower monthly costs at every speed tier up to 1 Gbps and including a stronger welcome gift than Bell. Bell wins on upload speeds, top-end speed tiers, equipment, and customer satisfaction, providing symmetrical fibre throughout its Quebec lineup, Wi-Fi 7 included on all plans, speeds up to 8 Gbps that Virgin Plus cannot match, and a meaningfully higher customer rating on Topicks.ca. Since both providers run on the same Bell fibre network in Quebec, the decision comes down to what you prioritize: Virgin Plus is the stronger value for download-focused households comfortable with 100 Mbps upload, while Bell is the better fit for users who need high upload performance, speeds above 1 Gbps, or Wi-Fi 7 hardware included.
View the Bell internet coverage map on Topicks.ca to check fibre availability in your area -- Virgin Plus serves the same Quebec footprint on the Bell network.
