Oxio and Freedom Mobile are two of Canada's most price-competitive home internet providers, both operating as resellers over major carrier cable networks rather than owning their own last-mile infrastructure. Oxio (owned by Cogeco) delivers internet over Cogeco, Rogers, and Videotron networks depending on your region, serving Quebec, Ontario, BC, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan with no-contract unlimited plans. Freedom Mobile (owned by Quebecor) delivers home internet over Rogers' cable network in Ontario, Alberta, BC, and Manitoba, bundling strong promotional pricing with perks exclusive to Freedom Mobile wireless subscribers, including a free eero 6 router, a 7-day risk-free trial, and free activation on all plans. Both providers offer month-to-month pricing with unlimited data, making them genuine alternatives to the Big Three for cost-conscious households.
Plans and pricing
Both providers offer month-to-month no-contract pricing with unlimited data across all plans. Oxio has significantly expanded its Ontario lineup to 10 plans, adding a much cheaper entry tier: a 15/2 Mbps plan at $25/month, a 40/10 Mbps plan at $35/month, and several other budget options between $25 and $55. At the low end, Oxio's $25/month starting price undercuts Freedom's $39/month promo, though at a slower 15/2 Mbps compared to Freedom's 30/5 Mbps. At the mainstream 30/5 Mbps tier, Freedom's $39/month promo still beats Oxio's $48/month. But at the higher tiers, the picture flips: Oxio now offers a 500/30 Mbps plan at just $45/month, dramatically undercutting Freedom's matched-speed 500/30 Mbps promo plan at $70/month, and a 1000/30 Mbps plan at $55/month, well below Freedom's 1000/50 Mbps promo plan at $80/month. Oxio also keeps its higher-upload 500/200 Mbps ($79/month) and 1000/200 Mbps ($85/month) options for customers who want faster uploads instead of the lowest price. In Western Canada (AB, BC, MB), Freedom's 25/3 Mbps entry plan at $39/month remains slower than Oxio's 50/50 Mbps plan at $49/month, and Oxio now tops out at 1500/200 Mbps for $95/month, a tier Freedom does not match. Oxio also serves Quebec and Saskatchewan, which Freedom Mobile does not. Once Freedom's 12-month promotional pricing expires, regular rates apply and the price gap narrows or closes further in Oxio's favour at several tiers.
Oxio's newly expanded lineup changes the pricing picture in Ontario. At the entry and mainstream tiers, Freedom still wins on promo pricing: $39 vs $25 is a wash on price but Oxio's plan is far slower (15/2 vs 30/5 Mbps), and at the matched 30/5 Mbps tier Freedom's $39 promo beats Oxio's $48. But at the higher tiers, Oxio now wins outright on matched speeds: $45 vs $70 at 500/30 Mbps, and $55 vs $80 at roughly 1 Gbps (1000/30 vs 1000/50 Mbps). Oxio's higher-upload variants at those same download speeds (500/200 and 1000/200 Mbps) still cost more than Freedom's promo rates, but come with far stronger upload performance. In Western Canada, Oxio's upload speed advantage remains clear and it now also leads on outright top speed with a 1500/200 Mbps plan. Freedom Mobile's promotional rates apply for the first 12 months; regular rates apply after that period. Oxio's pricing does not have a stated promotional period and represents month-to-month rates without a time-limited discount.
Network and coverage
Both providers deliver home internet over Rogers' cable network infrastructure in their shared service areas of Ontario, Alberta, BC, and Manitoba. Freedom Mobile operates exclusively over Rogers cable, confirmed across all its home internet markets. Oxio uses Rogers infrastructure for BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba; Cogeco for Ontario; and Videotron for Quebec. The practical result is that in ON, AB, BC, and MB, both providers deliver service over Rogers-affiliated cable infrastructure, making underlying network quality equivalent in those regions. Oxio's broader footprint extends to Quebec and Saskatchewan, markets Freedom Mobile does not serve. Neither provider requires a term contract, and both include equipment in the monthly price.
For subscribers in ON, AB, BC, and MB, both providers deliver service over Rogers-affiliated cable infrastructure, so network performance is effectively equivalent where both are available. Oxio's additional footprint covers Quebec (over Videotron) and Saskatchewan (over Rogers and Shaw), markets where Freedom Mobile home internet is not offered. Availability within each province depends on the Rogers cable footprint; customers should confirm service at their specific address before signing up with either provider.
Head-to-head comparison
| Oxio | Freedom Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (ON) | $25/mo (15/2 Mbps entry) · $48/mo (30/5 Mbps mainstream) | $39/mo promo (30/5 Mbps) |
| Starting price (AB, BC, MB) | $49/mo (50/50 Mbps) | $39/mo promo (25/3 Mbps) |
| 100 Mbps plan price (ON) | $40/mo (100/10 Mbps) | $44/mo promo (100/30 Mbps) |
| 500 Mbps plan price (ON) | $45/mo (500/30 Mbps) | $70/mo promo (500/30 Mbps) |
| Gigabit plan price (ON) | $55/mo (1000/30 Mbps) | $80/mo promo (1000/50 Mbps) |
| Top download speed | 1,500 Mbps (BC/AB/MB/SK) | 1,000 Mbps (ON) |
| Upload speeds (Western Canada) | Up to 200 Mbps (1000/200 plan) | Up to 25 Mbps (1000/25 plan) |
| Promotional pricing period | No stated promo period | First 12 months only |
| Data cap | Unlimited (all plans) | Unlimited (all plans) |
| Contract | No contract (all plans) | No contract (all plans) |
| Equipment included | Modem and router included | Free modem + eero 6 router included |
| Risk-free trial | 60-day satisfaction guarantee | 7-day risk-free trial |
| Activation fee | $0 | $0 |
| TV service available | Not offered | Yes (Freedom TV, monthly fee may apply) |
| Mobile bundle credit | Not offered | $5/mo. credit with eligible Freedom Mobile wireless plan |
| Provinces served | QC, ON, BC, AB, MB, SK | ON, BC, AB, MB |
| Underlying network (ON, AB, BC, MB) | Rogers / Shaw | Rogers |
| Customer rating | 4.5/5 (Topicks.ca) | No rating yet (Topicks.ca) |
Contract and pricing details
Oxio offers month-to-month pricing on all 22 plans with no stated promotional period or time-limited discount. The rates listed are the ongoing monthly rates without a price expiry, ranging from $25/month for the entry-level 15/2 Mbps plan in Ontario up to $95/month for the 1500/200 Mbps plan in Western Canada. Oxio holds a 60-day satisfaction guarantee on its internet service, giving customers a longer window to evaluate the service before committing. No pre-authorized payment discount or annual contract option is listed.
Freedom Mobile promotional pricing applies for the first 12 months from activation. After 12 months, pricing reverts to the regular rate: $45/month for Internet 30, $70/month for Internet 100 in ON, $85/month for Internet 500 in ON, and $95/month for Internet 1 Gigabit in ON. Western Canada regular rates similarly step up after the promotional period. Customers who bundle Freedom Home Internet with an eligible Freedom Mobile wireless plan (Total Freedom 10GB and up) qualify for an ongoing $5/month credit on the wireless plan. This credit requires activating a new wireless line, completing a hardware upgrade, or migrating to an eligible in-market monthly wireless plan at the same time as subscribing to Freedom Home Internet.
Equipment and installation
Both providers include Wi-Fi equipment in the monthly plan price. Oxio supplies a modem and router directly and requires customers to use Oxio-supplied equipment: personal modems and modems from other providers are not supported, which is a limitation for customers switching from another service. Freedom Mobile includes a modem and the first eero 6 router rental at no charge; additional eero 6 routers are available for rental for larger homes. Freedom Mobile also offers free activation and a 7-day risk-free trial, which gives first-time subscribers a short window to test the service before fully committing.
Perks and add-ons
Freedom Mobile offers the most differentiated perks of the two providers. Freedom Home Internet subscribers get exclusive access to Freedom TV, with a monthly fee that may apply depending on the package. Customers who subscribe to Freedom Home Internet and activate, upgrade to, or migrate to an eligible Freedom Mobile wireless plan (Total Freedom 10GB and up) receive an ongoing $5/month credit on their wireless plan for the duration of both subscriptions. Freedom also provides free activation and a 7-day risk-free trial on all home internet plans, and the first eero 6 Wi-Fi 6 router rental is included at no charge.
Oxio includes a 60-day satisfaction guarantee on its internet service, a longer trial window than Freedom Mobile's 7-day trial. No TV or mobile bundle is available through Oxio directly. Oxio is owned by Cogeco, positioning it within a larger carrier ecosystem, though no Cogeco-specific bundle discounts are listed for Oxio subscribers.
Customer support
Freedom Mobile offers a notably wider range of support channels than Oxio, including in-store service, phone support, and messaging via Apple Messages, WhatsApp, and RCS in addition to live chat and self-serve options. Oxio operates a digital-first model with chat, SMS, and self-serve support but no phone or in-person channel. Oxio holds a 4.5/5 customer rating on Topicks.ca; Freedom Mobile has not yet accumulated internet-specific ratings on the platform.
Who should choose which?
- You live in Quebec or Saskatchewan: Freedom Mobile home internet is not available in those provinces; Oxio serves both
- You want the lowest possible entry price: Oxio's $25/month 15/2 Mbps plan is the cheapest published rate from either provider
- You want the best value at 500 Mbps or 1 Gbps in Ontario: Oxio's matched-speed plans at $45/month and $55/month undercut Freedom's promotional rates by $25-$30/month
- You want consistent month-to-month pricing without a 12-month promotional rate that steps up after the first year
- You need strong upload speeds or the fastest available plan in Western Canada: Oxio offers up to 200 Mbps upload and a 1,500 Mbps top speed vs Freedom's maximum 25 Mbps upload and 1,000 Mbps top speed in the same region
- You value a strong customer rating: Oxio holds a 4.5/5 on Topicks.ca; Freedom has no internet rating yet
- You prefer a 60-day window to evaluate the service before committing rather than a 7-day trial
- You do not have or want a Freedom Mobile wireless plan: Freedom's bundle credit requires an eligible wireless subscription
- You live in Ontario, Alberta, BC, or Manitoba and want the lowest promotional rate at the mainstream 30 Mbps or 100 Mbps tier: Freedom beats Oxio's comparable plans during the first 12 months
- You are already a Freedom Mobile wireless subscriber and want to earn the $5/month ongoing bundle credit on your wireless plan
- You want to add TV service: Freedom TV is available exclusively to Freedom Home Internet customers; Oxio has no TV option
- You want free activation and a Wi-Fi 6 eero 6 router included at no extra charge
- You prefer in-store, phone, or multi-channel messaging support rather than a digital-only model
- You want to try the service with minimal commitment: the 7-day risk-free trial lets you cancel quickly if it does not meet your needs
Freedom Mobile wins on promotional pricing at the mainstream 30 Mbps and 100 Mbps tiers in ON, AB, BC, and MB, while also offering free activation, a free eero 6 router, Freedom TV access, and a $5/month wireless bundle credit for eligible subscribers. Its broader support channel lineup, including in-store and phone options, adds a layer of accessibility that Oxio's digital-only model does not match.
Oxio now wins at the low and high ends of the market. Its new $25/month entry plan is the cheapest published rate from either provider, and its expanded 500/30 Mbps and 1000/30 Mbps plans undercut Freedom's matched-speed promotional rates by $25-$30/month in Ontario. Oxio also holds the outright top speed in Canada at 1,500 Mbps in Western Canada, offers national reach that Freedom Mobile cannot match (serving Quebec and Saskatchewan), and keeps stable month-to-month pricing that does not step up after a promotional period.
For ON, AB, BC, and MB subscribers who want a simple mainstream plan and already have or plan to take a Freedom Mobile wireless plan, Freedom Home Internet is a compelling package during the first year. For budget-conscious households, anyone outside Freedom's footprint, or anyone shopping at the 500 Mbps and up tiers in Ontario, Oxio's expanded lineup is now the stronger fit on price.
View the Rogers internet coverage map on Topicks.ca to check cable service availability in ON, AB, BC, and MB, where both providers operate over Rogers infrastructure.
