VMedia and Wakey Internet are both no-contract internet resellers that run over major carrier infrastructure rather than owning their own last-mile network. VMedia has the broader footprint of the two, reaching all 10 provinces through Cable service over the Rogers, Cogeco, Videotron, and Shaw networks (depending on region) and DSL over the Bell network in Ontario and Nova Scotia. Wakey Internet is regional, resselling Rogers cable and Telus fibre across Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, and is the only one of the two offering a symmetrical gigabit fibre plan. Both providers run month-to-month with unlimited data on every plan; where they differ most is province count, technology mix, and whether the listed price is an ongoing rate or a limited-time promotion.
Plans and pricing
VMedia's 23 plans are priced as a flat, ongoing rate with no promotional window that reverts to a higher price later, spanning Cable and DSL/FTTN technology depending on region. Wakey Internet's 16 plans span cable and fibre, with an entry price of $29/month for a 5/0.512 Mbps plan across Alberta, BC, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, but most of Wakey's higher tiers currently carry a "limited time" promotional discount off a stated regular price, meaning the everyday and gigabit-class plans shown below are temporarily cheaper than their listed regular rate. In the provinces where both overlap (Ontario, BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan), Wakey's promotional pricing at the gigabit tier undercuts VMedia's flat rate, while VMedia's entry-level and Quebec pricing remains the more predictable, non-promotional option.
At the entry level, Wakey's $29/month Starter 5 plan undercuts VMedia's cheapest nationwide price of $34.95/month, though at a much lower and asymmetric speed (5/0.512 Mbps versus 25/3 Mbps). At the gigabit tier in Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan, VMedia's 1000/25 Mbps plan is $89.95/month with no promotional structure, while Wakey's Supercharged 1000 (1000/200 Mbps) is $79/month on promo (regular $92), meaning Wakey both undercuts VMedia's price and offers roughly 8 times the upload speed at that tier. Wakey is also the only one of the two offering a fully symmetrical gigabit fibre plan, 1000/1000 Mbps for $89/month (promo, regular $129) in Alberta and BC, which lands close to VMedia's 1000/25 Mbps price for dramatically more upload headroom. The key caveat with Wakey is durability: most of its plan prices above the Starter tier carry a "limited time" promotional discount, while VMedia's rates are stated as a flat, ongoing monthly price from day one.
Network and coverage
Both providers are wholesale resellers with no owned last-mile infrastructure, but their footprints differ substantially. VMedia reaches all 10 provinces: Cable service runs over Rogers, Cogeco, Videotron, and Shaw infrastructure depending on the region, and DSL service runs over the Bell network in Ontario and Nova Scotia. Wakey Internet resells cable over the Rogers network and fibre over the Telus network, across Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan only. VMedia is the only one of the two with confirmed plans in Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador; Wakey does not operate in any of those provinces. Wakey is the only one of the two offering fibre technology, available in select areas of Alberta and BC. Neither provider operates in the territories.
Upload speed on Wakey's higher-tier cable plans varies by city: 200 Mbps upload is available in select areas of Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Kelowna, and other eligible communities, while other addresses on the same plans are capped at up to 50 Mbps upload, and Wakey's Ontario-listed plans generally show lower upload speeds than its Alberta/BC/Manitoba/Saskatchewan-listed plans at the same download tier. VMedia's upload speeds max out at 50 Mbps across its entire lineup, so Wakey's cable and fibre plans in eligible areas can substantially outpace VMedia on upload even where VMedia holds an edge in province count.
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | VMedia | Wakey Internet |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (nationally) | $34.95/mo (25/3 Mbps Cable, AB/BC/MB/SK) | $29/mo (5/0.512 Mbps) |
| Gigabit-tier price (AB/BC/SK) | $89.95/mo (1000/25 Mbps, flat rate) | $79/mo promo (1000/200 Mbps, regular $92) |
| Symmetrical gigabit fibre | Not offered | Yes, 1000/1000 Mbps, $89/mo promo (AB, BC) |
| Top download speed | 1,024 Mbps (NB, NL, ON) | 1,500 Mbps (BC, AB, MB, SK) |
| Max upload speed | 50 Mbps (entire lineup) | 1,000 Mbps (symmetrical fibre, AB/BC) |
| Data cap | Unlimited (all plans) | Unlimited (all plans) |
| Contract | No contract (all plans) | No contract (all plans) |
| Pricing structure | Flat, ongoing rate (no promo revert) | Most plans above Starter on limited-time promo |
| Price lock guarantee | Not confirmed | Not offered |
| Modem/equipment | Buy ($99.95) or rent (free on select plans, $5.95 on others) | Free modem & Wi-Fi loan on select plans |
| Professional installation | Not confirmed – contact VMedia directly | Included on select plans |
| Bundle discounts | TV bundle credit available (VMedia Premium Flex TV) | No bundle discounts |
| Provinces served | 10 (all provinces) | 5 (AB, BC, MB, ON, SK) |
| Underlying network(s) | Rogers, Cogeco, Videotron, Shaw, Bell | Rogers, Telus |
| Customer support | Live chat, phone | Live chat, self-service, ticket system, multiple languages |
| Network status page | Not confirmed | Yes (wakeyinternet.ca/serverstatus.php) |
| Customer rating (Topicks.ca) | 2.0/5 | 0/5 |
Contract and pricing details
VMedia operates on a flat-rate, no-contract pricing model across all 23 plans: the price listed is the ongoing monthly rate, with no introductory period that reverts to a higher amount later. Pricing varies by region and by the underlying network: Ontario plans range from $38.95/mo (30/5 Mbps) to $89.95/mo (1024/50 Mbps, shared with NB and NL), and western provinces (AB, BC, MB, SK) start at $34.95/mo for 25/3 Mbps and reach up to $94.95/mo for 1000/25 Mbps in Manitoba specifically (Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan reach the same 1000/25 Mbps tier at $89.95/mo).
Wakey Internet also runs no-contract, unlimited-data plans, but most tiers above its Starter plan currently carry a "limited time" promotional discount off a higher regular price; the discount duration was not specified, so confirm the promo window and post-promo price directly with Wakey before signing up. Wakey also varies pricing by region, most visibly between its Ontario-labelled plans and its Alberta/BC/Manitoba/Saskatchewan-labelled plans at the same download speed. Neither provider lists a price lock guarantee.
Equipment and installation
VMedia offers three modem options: buy the modem outright for $99.95, or rent it, with the rental rate varying by plan (some plans include free modem rental, others charge $5.95). Which specific plans qualify for free rental versus the $5.95 rate is not confirmed in the data available for this page; contact VMedia directly to confirm the modem cost tied to your selected plan. Installation fee details are also not confirmed; contact VMedia directly to confirm installation terms and costs at your address.
Wakey Internet's free modem and Wi-Fi equipment loan, free activation, and professional installation are offered on select plans rather than the full lineup; which specific plans qualify was not confirmed, so it's worth checking eligibility for the exact plan you're considering directly with Wakey before signing up.
Perks and add-ons
VMedia offers a TV bundle perk on most plans: a $50 credit when bundling with VMedia Premium Flex TV (Quebec plans carry a different version, a 6-month 50% off Premium TV promotion, rather than the flat $50 credit). VMedia does not confirm a satisfaction guarantee or mobile bundle discount in the data available for this page, and holds a 2.0/5 customer rating on Topicks.ca.
Wakey Internet does not have a confirmed money-back guarantee, TV, or mobile bundle. Its main differentiators are the option of professional installation and free equipment loan on select plans, and multi-language customer support. No price lock guarantee was listed at time of publication: confirm current terms directly with Wakey.
Customer support
VMedia offers live chat and phone support, giving customers a direct line to a live agent that Wakey does not provide. Wakey is digital-first, adding a ticket system, multi-language support, and a dedicated network status page, but does not list phone support. Despite its narrower support channel list, VMedia currently holds the stronger Topicks.ca rating at 2.0/5 versus Wakey's 0/5.
Who should choose which?
- You live in Quebec, Atlantic Canada, or Manitoba, since Wakey does not offer plans in any of these provinces
- You'd rather not deal with promo pricing that reverts: VMedia's rates are stated as a flat, ongoing monthly price from day one
- You want the widest provincial footprint of the two: VMedia reaches all 10 provinces versus Wakey's 5
- You want a TV bundle option: a $50 credit (or 6-month 50% off in Quebec) with VMedia Premium Flex TV, something Wakey does not offer
- You value a currently stronger customer rating track record: VMedia holds a 2.0/5 rating on Topicks.ca, while Wakey currently sits at 0/5
- You prefer having phone support as an option alongside live chat
- You're in a fibre-eligible area of Alberta or BC and want true symmetrical gigabit speed: Wakey's 1000/1000 Mbps fibre plan has no equivalent on VMedia's cable-and-DSL lineup
- You want the lowest possible entry price: Wakey's $29/month Starter plan undercuts VMedia's $34.95/month entry plan
- Upload speed matters for your household: Wakey's cable and fibre plans reach up to 1,000 Mbps upload in eligible areas, versus a 50 Mbps ceiling across VMedia's entire lineup
- You want the cheapest gigabit-class plan at matched upload speed: Wakey's 1000/200 Mbps promo price of $79/month beats VMedia's $89.95/month 1000/25 Mbps plan on both price and upload
- You want professional installation or free equipment loan bundled in: available on select Wakey plans, versus "confirm with VMedia" for installation
- You need customer support in a language other than English: Wakey lists multi-language support, which VMedia does not mention
VMedia wins on national reach, pricing stability, and bundling, serving all 10 provinces versus Wakey's 5, holding service in Quebec and Atlantic Canada that Wakey doesn't offer, pricing every plan as a flat ongoing rate rather than a limited-time promotion, and providing a TV bundle credit Wakey does not match. VMedia also currently holds the stronger Topicks.ca customer rating.
Wakey Internet wins on entry price, upload speed, and gigabit-tier value, undercutting VMedia's cheapest plan, offering the only symmetrical gigabit fibre plan between the two providers (1000/1000 Mbps in AB/BC), and beating VMedia's gigabit-tier price and upload speed where both are available. Select Wakey plans also bundle in professional installation and free equipment loan, and its support lineup adds multi-language service and a ticket system.
The deciding factor for most subscribers will be province of residence first, since Wakey simply isn't available outside Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, and second, whether a household is comfortable relying on a promotional price that may revert after a limited time versus VMedia's flat, ongoing rate.
View the Rogers internet coverage map and Telus internet coverage map on Topicks.ca to check service availability relevant to both providers, and confirm exact plan pricing directly with VMedia or Wakey.
