TV, Internet & Phone Options in Halifax

Unlike utilities, telecommunications in Halifax are competitive services with several provider choices depending on neighbourhood infrastructure.

Your options depend on:

• Urban vs suburban location

• Building wiring

• Fibre availability

Internet Service Providers

Halifax has two primary infrastructure networks plus resellers.

Major Provider #1 — Bell Aliant

Technology: Fibre optic (Fibe)

Coverage:

• Extensive fibre-to-home deployment across Halifax

Typical strengths

• Very fast fibre speeds

• Strong upload performance

• Reliable connections

Best for:

• Remote workers

• Streaming-heavy households

• Smart homes

Bell’s fibre network is the primary high-speed infrastructure in Atlantic Canada.

Major Provider #2 — Eastlink

Technology: Cable internet

Coverage:

• Widely available across Halifax Regional Municipality

Typical strengths

• Strong regional provider

• Competitive bundles

• Reliable availability

Potential downsides

• Upload speeds slower than fibre

Best for:

• Families

• General household use

Independent / Budget ISPs

Examples include:

• CityWide Communications

• VMedia (select areas)

Advantages

• Lower pricing

• Flexible contracts

Trade-offs

• Operate using major provider infrastructure

Cable TV / Television Options

Option A — Traditional Cable TV

Available from:

• Bell Aliant

• Eastlink

Includes live channels, sports, and local Atlantic programming.

Option B — IPTV

Bell Fibe TV delivered through fibre internet.

Option C — Streaming Services

Increasingly popular options include:

• Netflix

• Disney+

• Amazon Prime Video

• Crave

Many Halifax homeowners are moving toward streaming-only setups.

Home Phone Options

Traditional Home Phone

Available through Bell Aliant and Eastlink using VoIP technology.

Mobile-Only Households

Mobile-only households are increasingly the norm among new homeowners.

What a New Homeowner Should Check Before Choosing

✅ Fibre availability at address
✅ Included condo or rental building services
✅ Existing coax or fibre wiring
✅ Promotional bundles and contract terms