EBOX vs Bell vs Videotron — 2026 table
EBOX is owned by Bell and uses Bell’s FTTH network where that service is available. For a plain explanation of FTTH, HFC and FTTN, see our access technology guide. The comparison therefore focuses on the tiers sold, displayed price, speed ceiling and pricing terms; actual performance also depends on the address, equipment and home network.
| Criteria | EBOX | Bell | Videotron |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network | Bell FTTH — symmetrical fibre | Bell network; FTTH and available technology depend on address | HFC/cable; FTTH in select areas |
| Entry level | $54 / 150/150 Mbps | $75 promo / Fibe 150 (150/150) | $68 / 100 Mbps (upload 30) |
| 500 Mbps tier | $59 (500/500) | $80 promo (500/500) | $75 (500/50) |
| 1 Gbps tier | $69 (1000/750) | $85 promo (Gigabit 1.5: 1500/940) | $80 (GIGA: 1000/50) |
| Top tier compared | 1 Gbps | Up to 8 Gbps (3 Gbps at $90 promo) | GIGA: 1000/50; up to 2 Gbps at $85 in some sectors and symmetrical 2.5 Gbps in selected 100% fibre areas |
| Upload | 150/150 and 500/500 symmetrical; 1000/750 on the 1 Gbps tier | Symmetrical on most tiers (150/150, 500/500, 3000/3000) | GIGA lists 50 Mbps upload; some sectors offer up to 200 Mbps with 2 GIGA. Exact technology depends on address; selected 100% fibre areas offer symmetrical 2.5 Gbps |
| Price stability | Monthly grid shown at check; separate promotions possible | Limited-time promos — "prices may increase during subscription" | Monthly discount advertised as "lifetime" if a qualifying Helix service is maintained; signup offer is limited-time |
| Equipment | Modem + router included ($0) | Giga Hub with Wi-Fi 7 included | Equipment rental included |
| Contract | None | Displayed prices include a 2-year term and autopay credit; separate month-to-month option | None |
| Coverage | QC + ON (fibre: mostly QC) | QC, ON and Atlantic | Quebec |
| New-customer extras | EBOX referral code GE911: $25 credit on the second bill | Variable promotional perks | Mobile/TV bundle discounts |
Offers revalidated ; public EBOX, Bell and Videotron rates were rechecked on their Quebec pages. At 500 Mbps, EBOX is $59, Bell $80 and Videotron $75. EBOX is therefore $21/month below Bell and $16/month below Videotron ($252 and $192 over 12 months). Bell Fibe 500 includes a $5/month credit for 2 years ($85 without this limited credit); the displayed price also includes autopay and requires a 2-year term. Offers are limited-time and address-eligible. TELUS’s regional Rimouski offer was last checked . Prices are CAD/month before tax; taxes and installation fees may apply.
Another fibre option in select areas: TELUS PureFibre
TELUS offers PureFibre, fibre delivered directly to the home, in select areas of Quebec. Availability, speed and the applicable offer depend on the address, so check your postal code before comparing.
For the home-services referral offer and eligible services, see the TELUS Rewards guide.
At comparable speed: 500 Mbps
All three plans list 500 Mbps download. Their price and upload speed differ:
| Provider | Download | Upload | Price/month | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBOX | 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | $59 | FTTH fibre (Bell) |
| Bell (Fibe 500) | 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | $80 (promo) | Bell fibre; FTTH depends on address |
| Videotron (Internet 500) | 500 Mbps | 50 Mbps | $75 | HFC/cable; FTTH in select areas |
In the October 8 check, EBOX was $21/month cheaper than Bell ($252 over 12 months) and $16/month cheaper than Videotron ($192 over 12 months), before tax and referral credit. Bell included a $5/month credit for 2 years and autopay; the displayed amount requires a 2-year term. Videotron listed a conditional $6/month discount while an eligible Helix service of at least $81/month is maintained. Offers and availability depend on address.
At comparable speed: 1 to 1.5 Gbps
The gigabit tier is the real battleground — all four offer an option around this level, on public grids or qualified snapshots:
| Provider | Download | Upload | Price/month | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBOX | 1 Gbps | 750 Mbps | $69 | FTTH fibre (Bell) |
| Bell (Gigabit 1.5) | 1.5 Gbps | 940 Mbps | $85 (promo) | Bell fibre; FTTH depends on address |
| Videotron (GIGA) | 1 Gbps | 50 Mbps | $80 (offer shown October 8) | HFC/cable Helix; FTTH in some sectors |
| TELUS (PureFibre 1.5) | 1.5 Gbps | 940 Mbps | $80† | FTTH fibre (Rimouski) |
In the October 8 check, EBOX listed $69 for 1000/750, Bell $85 on promotion for 1500/940 and Videotron $80 for 1000/50. EBOX is $16/month below Bell ($192 annualized) and $11/month below Videotron ($132 annualized); these are nearby, not identical, speed tiers. TELUS listed $80 for 1500/940 on its Rimouski regional page checked October 1, with a $5 pre-authorized payments discount; this is not a universal Quebec grid. Speeds and prices depend on address, and promotional terms can change.
† TELUS’s Rimouski regional page was rechecked October 1, 2026; confirm eligibility by address.
Which one to pick for your profile
Best price on fibre
The same FTTH network as Bell, at lower displayed prices on the compared tiers. At 500 Mbps, EBOX is $59 versus $80 at Bell, a $21 difference ($252 over 12 months); Fibe 500 includes a $5/month credit for 2 years and is $85 without that limited credit. EBOX grid: $54 (150/150), $59 (500/500), $69 (1000/750). Offer cards show equipment at $0/included; EBOX’s general terms say the displayed monthly price includes a $5.95 equipment rental, which must not be added again to the plan price.
Predictable bill
The checked EBOX page showed a monthly grid, with separate promotions possible; confirm the current rate and terms before ordering. At Bell, the displayed price is promotional and "may increase during subscription".
Maximum speed
The only one selling 3 Gbps symmetrical (and up to 8 Gbps depending on area), Wi-Fi 7 pod included. For extreme needs or very large households.
Helix ecosystem
Helix Fi app, parental controls, managed Wi-Fi, "lifetime discounts" on the grid and mobile/TV bundle savings. The local comfort pick — Helix, with up to 200 Mbps upload on 2 GIGA in some cable areas.
TV + mobile bundle
Multi-service discounts on both sides (Helix at Videotron, combined plans at Bell). EBOX offers EBOX TV, but the ecosystem is thinner.
Each provider in plain words
EBOX — Bell's fibre, without Bell's price
EBOX is owned by Bell and runs on its FTTH fibre network where available. Performance also depends on address, equipment and the home network. Symmetrical fibre is documented at 150/150 and 500/500; the 1 Gbps tier is 1000/750. Recommended by Protégez-Vous since 2017. The official Quebec fibre-plan page checked October 8, 2026 lists $54 (150/150 Mbps), $59 (500/500) and $69 (1 Gbps, 1000/750), with no contract; availability and the applicable offer must be checked by address. These offers are for new residential customers. Official pages show installation and delivery at no charge and equipment included; the displayed monthly price already includes a $5.95 equipment rental, so do not add it again. Offers cannot be combined; check separate eligibility for the $25 GE911 second-bill credit. See EBOX plans.
Bell — the speed ceiling, at the price of expiring credits
Bell Fibe offers fibre-based service in Quebec; fibre to the home depends on access and technology at the address. Its range reaches 8 Gbps by area, with symmetrical tiers and a Giga Hub with Wi-Fi 7. Quebec prices displayed October 8, 2026: Fibe 150 at $75 ($80 without the limited $5/month credit), Fibe 500 at $80 ($85 without the $5/month credit), Gigabit 1.5 at $85 ($95 without the $10/month credit), Gigabit 3.0 at $90 ($105 without the $15/month credit) and Gigabit 8.0 at $100 ($130 without the $30/month credit). Temporary credits last 2 years; displayed prices also include an autopay credit, retained by setting up pre-authorized debit within 31 days of ordering. These prices are shown with a 2-year term; Bell also lists a month-to-month option with different pricing. Self-installation is free; a $100 charge may apply if self-installation is offered and the customer chooses professional installation. Offers are limited-time and for eligible new residential customers at eligible addresses. Bell says prices may increase during subscription; amounts before limited-time credits do not guarantee the post-expiry rate. See Bell plans.
Videotron — the local player, strong on ecosystem, upload varies by address
Videotron operates its own network in Quebec. Quebec pages checked October 8, 2026 showed Internet 100 at $68 (100/30), Internet 500 at $75 (500/50) and GIGA at $80 (1000/50). Internet 100 includes a conditional $3/month discount advertised as “lifetime” while the customer maintains an eligible Helix Internet plan of at least $71/month; the offer is limited-time and address-dependent. Internet 500 includes a conditional $6/month discount advertised as “lifetime” while an eligible Helix service of at least $81/month is maintained. GIGA includes a conditional $6/month discount advertised as “lifetime” while the customer maintains an eligible Helix Internet plan of at least $86/month. Internet 2 GIGA is listed at $85/month after a conditional $6/month discount ($91 before the discount) requiring an eligible Helix plan of at least $91/month; it is available only in some sectors and offers up to 200 Mbps upload. These offers are for eligible new customers at eligible addresses. The Helix gateway is included; self-installation is free where offered, otherwise a $99 installation fee may apply. Selected 100% fibre areas offer symmetrical 2.5 Gbps at $85 after a conditional $11/month discount ($96 before the discount), requiring an eligible Helix Internet plan of at least $96/month. Taxes extra. Speeds and eligibility depend on the address. Videotron combines Helix, bundles and conditional discounts. Its $68 Internet 100 tier costs more than EBOX’s $54 150/150 plan despite offering lower download speed; these are not identical speed tiers. See Videotron plans.
TELUS — PureFibre, but address-dependent
TELUS offers PureFibre, a 100% fibre connection directly to the home, in select areas of Quebec. On its official Rimouski regional page checked October 1, 2026, the PureFibre 1.5 Gig plan was displayed at $80 per month, up to 1,500/940 Mbps, with unlimited data and a Wi-Fi 6 booster; the price included a $5 pre-authorized payments discount. This is a regional snapshot, not an address test or a universal Quebec grid: confirm eligibility before comparing. See the TELUS Rimouski offer.
EBOX, Bell, Videotron or TELUS: four different priorities
In the offers revalidated October 8, EBOX is lower on the compared tiers where its fibre is available: at 500 Mbps it is $59 versus $80 at Bell and $75 at Videotron, a $21/month ($252 per year) and $16/month ($192 per year) gap at the displayed prices. Bell retains the highest speed ceiling; Videotron combines Helix with options up to symmetrical 2.5 Gbps in select fibre zones. TELUS remains a regional option last checked October 1. Check credits, eligibility, technology and address-specific fees.
To compare EBOX with lower-cost providers, see the EBOX, Fizz and oxio comparison. The separate EBOX referral-code guide covers the credit for eligible new customers.