TV, Internet & Phone Options in Vancouver

Telecommunications in Vancouver are competitive, with strong fibre and cable infrastructure throughout most neighbourhoods.

Your options depend on:

• Building age

• Fibre availability

• Condo agreements

Internet Service Providers

Major Provider #1 — TELUS

Technology: PureFibre (fibre optic) + DSL

Coverage:

• Rapidly expanding fibre network across Metro Vancouver

Typical strengths

• Symmetrical upload/download speeds

• Extremely fast fibre plans

• Reliable performance

Potential downsides

• Fibre not yet universal in older buildings

Best for:

• Remote workers

• Content creators

• Smart homes

Major Provider #2 — Rogers (formerly Shaw)

Technology: Cable internet

Coverage:

• Widely available throughout Vancouver

Typical strengths

• Strong availability

• Competitive pricing

• Reliable downloads

Potential downsides

• Slower upload speeds vs fibre

Best for:

• Families and streaming households

Independent / Budget ISPs

Examples include:

• TekSavvy

• Lightspeed Internet

• Oxio

Advantages

• Lower pricing

• No long contracts

Trade-offs

• Limited bundle options

• Same infrastructure as major providers

Cable TV / Television Options

Option A — Traditional Cable

Available from:

• Rogers (Shaw)

• TELUS

Includes live TV and sports packages.

Option B — IPTV

TELUS Optik TV delivered through fibre internet.

Option C — Streaming Services

Common choices:

• Netflix

• Disney+

• Crave

• Amazon Prime Video

Streaming-only households are increasingly common in Vancouver.

Home Phone Options

Available through TELUS and Rogers using internet-based phone service.

Many homeowners now skip landlines entirely.

What a New Homeowner Should Check Before Choosing

✅ Fibre availability in your building
✅ Condo bulk telecom contracts
✅ Utility panel wiring access
✅ Included services in strata fees