Vancouver has one of the most competitive internet markets in British Columbia, with 16 providers and 7 connection technologies mapped across 14 hex zones in the city. This guide covers the 8 best providers by connection type, with verified BC plan data sourced from Topicks.ca Vancouver internet, to help you find the right plan for how you actually use the internet.
Best pick by user type
Not every household needs the same plan. Here is our recommended pick for each type of user based on verified BC plans.
- VMedia Cable 25
- $34.95/mo · No contract
- 25/2.5 Mbps · Unlimited
- The lowest entry price for home internet in Vancouver. A good fit for single users or very light browsing and streaming households.
- Novus Internet 100
- $50/mo · No contract
- 100/100 Mbps · Unlimited · First month free
- Symmetric fibre at $50/mo with no contract is exceptional value for a typical 2-4 person household. Novus is Vancouver-based and covers 57.1% of the city's hex zones.
- Telus PureFibre 500
- $80/mo · 24 months
- 500/500 Mbps symmetric · Unlimited
- True symmetric fibre matters for video calls and large uploads. Telus covers 100% of Vancouver's hex zones with PureFibre, the widest fibre footprint in the city.
- Novus Internet 1000
- $50/mo · No contract
- 1000/1000 Mbps symmetric · Unlimited · First month free
- Gigabit symmetric fibre at $50/mo is the best value at this speed tier in Vancouver. If Novus covers your address, this is the clear pick for gaming and 4K streaming households.
Picks based on BC plan data from topicks.ca. Availability varies by address. Always confirm with the provider before signing up.
Fibre coverage in Vancouver
Fibre is the gold standard for reliability and speed. Vancouver has 14 hex zones, all of which have internet coverage. Five providers offer fibre to the home across those zones. See the full Vancouver internet coverage map on Topicks.ca. Coverage data reflects network owners only and excludes resellers.
Telus is the only provider with full citywide fibre reach at 100% (all 14 Vancouver hex zones) via its PureFibre network. Shaw (Rogers) covers 78.6% with both fibre and coaxial cable. Novus, a Vancouver-based independent, covers 57.1% of zones with its own fibre. Beanfield and CIK Telecom have more limited footprints at 7.1% and 14.3% respectively, serving select buildings and neighbourhoods. For cable, Shaw (Rogers) covers 100% of Vancouver's 14 hex zones. RALLY offers fibre in BC on the Telus PureFibre network but is available in select buildings only and is not included in the zone-based coverage bars above.
Compare all 8 providers
All plans shown are verified BC residential plans. Click any provider name to see their full plan listing on Topicks.ca.
| Provider | Type | Entry plan | Speed (Down/Up) | Price/mo | Data | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telus | Fibre | PureFibre 500 | 500/500 Mbps | $80 | Unlimited | 24 months |
| Shaw (Rogers) | Fibre + Cable | Xfinity Starter 100 | 100/100 Mbps | $70 | Unlimited | 24 months |
| Novus | Fibre | Internet 100 | 100/100 Mbps | $50 | Unlimited | No contract |
| Beanfield | Fibre | Fibre Internet 1 Gbps | 1000/1000 Mbps | $50 | Unlimited | No contract |
| oxio | Cable (reseller) | 50 Mbps | 50/50 Mbps | $49 | Unlimited | No contract |
| VMedia | Cable + DSL (reseller) | Cable 25 | 25/2.5 Mbps | $34.95 | Unlimited | No contract |
| CIK Telecom | Cable | Cable Extreme 100 | 100/10 Mbps | $49.99 promo | Unlimited | No contract |
| RALLY | Fibre | FIBRE 1500 | 1500/1500 Mbps | $69.95 | Unlimited | No contract |
Highlighted cells indicate standout value. CIK Telecom promo rate applies for the first 24 months; standard rate of $59.99 applies after. RALLY first month is free. Verify current pricing directly with each provider.
Plans in detail
Telus — Fibre
Telus has the widest fibre footprint in Vancouver at 100% (all 14 hex zones) via its PureFibre network. All BC fibre plans include unlimited data and symmetrical speeds. Plans include a 5-year price lock on most tiers, with discounts for pre-authorized bank payments and 24-month terms.
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Shaw (Rogers) — Fibre + Cable
Shaw, now operating under Rogers, is the dominant cable provider in BC. All BC fibre plans require a 24-month commitment. Modem rental is included. Cable coverage reaches 100% of Vancouver's 14 hex zones and fibre reaches 78.6%.
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Novus — Fibre
Novus is a Vancouver-based independent fibre provider with its own network covering 57.1% of Vancouver's hex zones. All BC plans are no-contract with unlimited data. The Internet 1000 plan includes a $5 off per month discount for 2 years. First month is free on all plans.
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Beanfield — Fibre
Beanfield runs its own fibre network in select Vancouver buildings, covering 7.1% of Vancouver's hex zones. All BC plans are no-contract with unlimited data and symmetric speeds. A $5/mo autopay discount applies on all plans. Availability is building-by-building.
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oxio — Cable reseller
oxio resells Rogers/Shaw cable infrastructure in BC with no contracts and self-install kits. BC plans have asymmetric upload speeds typical of cable. All plans below are BC-specific.
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VMedia — Cable + DSL reseller
VMedia offers some of the lowest entry prices for home internet in Vancouver with no contracts. BC plans include both cable and DSL options, reselling on Shaw and Telus wholesale networks respectively.
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CIK Telecom — Cable
CIK Telecom offers competitive cable plans in Vancouver reselling on the Shaw/Rogers network. BC plans carry a promo rate for the first 24 months with a one-time $79.90 modem fee. Standard rates apply after the promo period.
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RALLY — Fibre
RALLY offers ultra-fast symmetrical fibre plans in BC with no contracts. First month is free on all plans. The FIBRE 3000 plan includes a 12-month introductory rate before stepping up to $99.95/mo. RALLY is available in select buildings in Vancouver.
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How to choose
If fibre is available at your address: Novus offers the best value at $50/mo for both 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps symmetric plans with no contract and a free first month. Telus is the safest bet for citywide availability at 100% fibre coverage across all 14 Vancouver hex zones. RALLY at $69.95/mo for 1.5 Gbps symmetric is exceptional value if they serve your building.
If you are on a budget: VMedia Cable 25 at $34.95/mo is the lowest entry price in Vancouver. oxio 50 Mbps at $49/mo offers a step up in speed with no contract on Rogers cable infrastructure. CIK Telecom Cable Extreme at $49.99/mo for 24 months includes 100 Mbps cable, though a $79.90 modem fee applies upfront.
If you want no-contract flexibility: oxio is a strong pick. No contracts, competitive pricing across all speed tiers, and easy self-installation using the Rogers/Shaw cable network across Vancouver. Novus is the no-contract fibre alternative if you are in their footprint.
Vancouver internet is genuinely competitive. Fibre is available across most of the city through Telus, Shaw (Rogers), Novus, Beanfield, and RALLY at prices ranging from $50 to $149.95/mo. Cable resellers like oxio and VMedia, along with CIK Telecom, offer the lowest entry prices with no contracts, though upload speeds are significantly lower on cable. The decision usually comes down to three things: whether your building has fibre, how much upload speed you need, and whether you prefer the stability of a large carrier or the pricing flexibility of an indie provider.
