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The best internet providers in Ottawa and Gatineau are Bell, TekSavvy, and oxio for their balance of speedy plans with affordable alternatives.


Which is the best internet provider in your area of Ottawa? Keep reading below for all of our top picks.


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Ottawa—the nation’s capital—has plenty of options for intertnet coverage. However, what neighbourhood you live in can severely limit your options for home internet service. 

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Internet connection types in Ottawa
Connection type Number of plans Starting price Top speed
Cable 58 $25/month 1.5Gbps
Fibre 25 $40/month 8Gbps
DSL 8 $24.95/month 50Mbps

Top 3 internet service providers in Ottawa


Bell

Bell logo
4.5 out of 5 overall
  • Up to 8Gbps speeds
  • No contract needed
  • TV and home phone bundling available

Bell gets top marks in most of Ontario because of reliable service and fast download speeds up to 8Gbps, which is the fastest internet speed available in Canada. Bell has plenty of other slower, and cheaper, plans available for households that are looking for more basic connectivity.


TekSavvy

TekSavvy logo
4 out of 5 overall
  • Up to 3Gbps speeds
  • No contract required
  • TV and home phone bundling available

TekSavvy offers 3Gbps download speeds to more addresses in Ottawa—and a lower monthly rate—than Bell. You can save even more when you opt for a slower plan. We recommend 300Mbps or 500Mbps for the best value, or you can choose a DSL connection to get the same reliability from Bell without the high monthly fees. TekSavvy also offers live TV services, so changing internet providers doesn't mean you have to cut the cable.


oxio

oxio logo
4 out of 5 overall
  • Up to 1Gbps speeds
  • No activation, installation, or modem fee
  • No contract required

If you’re a Canadian looking for a new internet plan, it’s probably because you want a cheaper monthly bill. Our recommendation for a low-cost alternative in Ottawa is oxio. This independent internet provider keeps costs low and passes those savings onto its customers. The provider performed well in our service review, with high marks for its affordable plans and customer-first ethos.

All of oxio's plans include unlimited internet and the popular eero 6 Wi-Fi router, making this one of the best value plans on the market. We recommend the Internet 75 plan, which is perfect for a household looking for basic internet.

Popular Ottawa internet plans

Fastest internet providers in Ottawa


The home internet landscape in Ottawa is diverse: some areas allow for speeds up to 8Gbps while others max out at 100Mbps in older neighbourhoods. The choice of internet providers is equally diverse, with third-party providers help drive down the prices of Ottawa’s fastest internet options.

Internet Plans

Ottawa ON
With at least 100 Mbps | Filters
#1
Bell
Bell

Gigabit Fibe 3.0

  • Fibre 3000/3000 Mbps
$120/mo
#2
Rogers
Rogers

Pro 2G Internet

  • Fibre 2000/200 Mbps
$130/mo
#3
TekSavvy
TekSavvy

1.5 Gbps Unlimited

  • Fibre 1500/940 Mbps
$99.95/mo
#4
VMedia
VMedia

Internet 1024

  • Cable 1024/50 Mbps
  • Deal: FREE modem rental included
$89.95/mo
#5
Diallog
Diallog

Gigabit

  • Cable 1000/30 Mbps
$42.50/mo

Bell

Bell logo
4.5 out of 5 overall
  • Fastest available plan speeds: 8Gbps, 3Gbps, 1.5Gbps
  • Fastest connection types: Fibre

There is no faster internet connection than the Bell Fibe 8.0 plan available in Ottawa and Gatineau. Customers receive 8Gbps download speeds and unlimited data.


TekSavvy

TekSavvy logo
4 out of 5 overall
  • Fastest available plan speeds: 3Gbps, 1024Mbps, 1Gbps
  • Fastest connection types: Fibre, cable

TekSavvy succeeds in coverage where Bell falters. Most residents can access reliable high-speed internet from TekSavvy, whether they are in Ottawa or Gatineau. TekSavvy doesn’t offer fibre-optic internet in the Ottawa region, but cable internet download speeds reach 1Gbps in Ottawa using access to the Rogers network.


Rogers

Rogers logo
4 out of 5 overall
  • Fastest available plan speeds: 1.5Gbps, 500Mbps, 150Mbps
  • Fastest connection types: Cable

Rogers has the best balance of speed and coverage in Ottawa but is also one of the most expensive. Bundle your internet plan with cable TV, phone, and Rogers Smart Home Monitoring to have all your monthly services on one bill (while saving some money too).


Distributel

Distributel logo
3.5 out of 5 overall
  • Fastest available plan speeds: 1Gbps, 500Mbps, 300Mbps
  • Fastest connection types: Cable

Distributel has a great reputation for reliability and service. As a third-party provider, it taps into existing telecommunications infrastructure to reach your home. All plan options include adequate download and upload speeds, free installation, and discounted rates for six months when you sign a one-year contract. Live TV streaming is also available as an additional service. You can connect to the internet with Distributel at a fraction of the rate you’d pay a major internet provider.


Diallog

Diallog logo
4.5 out of 5 overall
  • Fastest available plan speeds: 1Gbps, 500Mbps, 75Mbps
  • Fastest connection types: Cable

It's tempting to reach for the big names, but some of the best internet providers in Ottawa are some of the lesser known companies. Diallog did well in our service review, due mainly to their emphasis on cheap high-speed internet for everyday users. The low price of high-speed options like their Gigabit plan places them among the best internet providers in Ottawa.


VMedia

VMedia logo
3 out of 5 overall
  • Fastest available plan speeds: 1024Mbps, 500Mbps, 300Mbps
  • Fastest connection types: Cable

If you’re hesitant about switching away from Rogers or Bell because you don’t want to lose your cable TV services, then we recommend taking a closer look at VMedia. With an Apple TV, Fire TV, or Roku stick on each television in your home, VMedia delivers complete TV packages to every screen, big or small. You still get access to network channels—like CBC, CTV, and Global—and specialty channels, including 24-hour news, sports, and movies. Home internet plans with VMedia may cost more than other discount ISPs, but it’s still good value.


Internet Plans

Ottawa ON
With at least 5 Mbps | Filters
#1
TekSavvy
TekSavvy

15 Mbps Unlimited

  • Cable 15/2 Mbps
$24.95/mo
#2
Diallog
Diallog

Plus

  • Cable 75/10 Mbps
$25/mo
#3
VMedia
VMedia

Internet 6

  • Fibre 6/0.8 Mbps
$32.95/mo
#4
Telcan
Telcan

Internet 10 Mbps

  • ADSL 10/1 Mbps
  • Deal: $0 Modem rental and activation with promo code WHISTLEOUT
$38/mo
#5
Distributel
Distributel

Unlimited Fibre 150 Mbps

  • Fibre 150/150 Mbps
  • Deal: Limited Time Offer: FREE installation & activation when you join DistribuTel on a 1 year term
$39.95/mo
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