Best Internet Providers in Vancouver, British Columbia
Looking for internet providers in Vancouver? Availability can vary by neighbourhood and (especially) by building. This page helps you compare common options (fibre, cable, DSL), understand what usually works best in Vancouver, and quickly check what’s available at your address.
- Best overall (when available): Fibre to the home (FTTH)
- Most widely available: Cable internet
- Condos: Provider choice can depend on the building wiring
- Best way to avoid mistakes: Check by postal code, then confirm by exact address
Compare Vancouver Internet Providers (at-a-glance)
| Provider | Technology (typical) | Typical Speed Range | Contract | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw / Rogers (varies) | Cable / Fibre (varies) | 100–1000+ Mbps (where available) | Often | Common footprint in Metro Vancouver; confirm serviceability by address. |
| Telus | FTTH / FTTN / DSL (varies) | 50–1500+ Mbps (where available) | Often | Excellent where FTTH exists; otherwise FTTN/DSL in some areas. |
| TekSavvy | Cable / DSL | 25–1000 Mbps (where available) | Often no | Independent provider; availability depends on last-mile network. |
| VMedia | Cable / DSL | 25–1000 Mbps (where available) | Varies | Often competitive; confirm availability first. |
| WRS Web Solutions Inc. | Cable / DSL / FTTN (varies) | 30–1000 Mbps (where available) | No-contract options | Use the availability checker to confirm if service is offered at your Vancouver address. |
| The Urban Internet Company | Cable (varies by region) | 30–1000 Mbps (where available) | No-contract options | Strong postal code lookup and manual address checks on request. |
Important: “Best” depends on your address and building wiring. Always verify availability by postal code and then by address.
Vancouver availability: condos vs houses
Condos and apartments
- Building wiring and agreements can limit your choices.
- Cable is common; fibre availability varies by building.
- Confirm by exact unit/address for best results.
Houses and townhomes
- More options in many areas, especially for cable.
- Fibre is expanding but still varies by street.
- Ask about modem costs, installation, and promo pricing.
Recommended next step: check availability
Use the availability checker to confirm what is actually offered at your location. For Vancouver, confirming by exact address matters a lot (especially for condos).
Check Availability Urban Internet Company
Provider notes (Vancouver)
WRS Web Solutions Inc.
For plan availability and details for Vancouver addresses, see: Vancouver Internet services and the availability checker.
The Urban Internet Company
The Urban Internet Company provides a postal code lookup and may manually check addresses: Urban Internet Company.
TekSavvy
TekSavvy offers cable and DSL plans (where available). Visit: TekSavvy.
Shaw / Rogers
Shaw-branded services and related offerings exist across Metro Vancouver; check the provider site for availability: Shaw Internet.
VMedia
VMedia offers cable and DSL plans (where available). Visit: VMedia Internet.
Telus
Telus offers fibre in some areas and DSL/FTTN in others. Visit: Telus.
Vancouver internet FAQ
What speed do I need?
- 1–2 people: 50–150 Mbps for streaming + work
- Family household: 150–500 Mbps
- Heavy upload needs / creators: prioritize upload speed and stability
Is “fibre” always fibre-to-the-home?
Not always. Some marketing uses “fibre” for part-fibre networks. If you care about the best performance, confirm whether it’s FTTH.
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