EBOX vs Fizz vs oxio: Quebec internet comparison 2026

EBOX vs Fizz vs oxio, which one should you choose? Offers compared here were revalidated October 1, 2026. Fizz lists its lowest tier at $45 for 60/10 Mbps at the displayed base rate. At 500 Mbps, EBOX is $4 cheaper ($59 versus $63) and offers ten times the upload; oxio prices vary by address. oxio can show a lower or higher regional price; its Montreal and Rimouski examples use public reference addresses and remain specific to those addresses. The table separates technology, price and availability instead of naming a universal winner.

Comparison

EBOX vs Fizz vs oxio — 2026 table

All three are brands of large operators: EBOX (Bell), Fizz (Vidéotron), oxio (Cogeco). The structural difference: EBOX runs on fibre, Fizz mainly uses cable (fibre may be available by address); oxio uses cable/TPIA access whose host network varies by address and region. For a plain explanation of the difference between fibre, HFC and FTTN, see our access technology guide.

Criterion	EBOX	Fizz	oxio
Network	Bell FTTH — symmetric fibre	Videotron — mainly cable (fibre may be available by address)	Cable/TPIA — host network varies (Videotron or Cogeco by address)
Entry tier	$54 / 150/150 Mbps	$45 / 60/10 Mbps	$25 / 15/2 Mbps (Rimouski) — $50 / 30/10 Mbps (Montreal)
500 Mbps tier	$59 (500 up)	$63 (50 up)	$75 / 500/50 in Montreal — $40 / 500/30 in Rimouski
Top tier	$69 / 1 Gbps (750 up)	$70 / 940 Mbps (50 up)	1 Gbps / 30 Mbps at $50 in Rimouski; 500/50 at $75 in Montreal
Upload compared	500/500 symmetric; 1000/750 on the 1 Gbps tier	50 Mbps (guide)	2-50 Mbps in the October 1 address checks, by address
Equipment	Modem + router included ($0)	Wi-Fi modem-router included; Wi-Fi 6 from 400 Mbps, subject to inventory	Modem + router included (model varies)
Installation	$0	Self-install included; VIP is $60 plus tax	$0
Contract	None	None (prepaid)	None (conditional 60-day guarantee)
Coverage	Quebec + Ontario	Quebec; address-dependent	Address-dependent
Referral	Code GE911: $25 credit on the second bill	Code LOXCY: $25 bonus in Quebec after 2 months of eligible service	Not monetized here

Offers revalidated on October 1, 2026. Prices are shown in CAD/month before tax. Fizz prices are the displayed base rates; account-specific My Rewards discounts may apply but are not included. The oxio examples use public reference addresses in Montreal and Rimouski; they are not a universal grid. EBOX and Fizz offers may also vary by address and current terms. Taxes extra: check your postal code before subscribing.

In Ontario? Fizz Internet is positioned as a Quebec service in this comparison and is not presented as an Ontario option. EBOX is the clearly documented option here, while oxio availability depends on the local network. Verify your address before choosing; see the EBOX page for Ontario pricing.

Head to head

At 500 Mbps download: price or upload?

The plans match on download speed, but not price or upload: Fizz is $63 for 500/50; EBOX is $59 for 500/500 and offers ten times the upload.

Provider	Download	Upload	Price/mo	Network
EBOX	500 Mbps	500 Mbps	$59	Symmetric fibre
Fizz	500 Mbps	50 Mbps	$63	Cable in snapshot
oxio	500 Mbps	50 Mbps	Check your address	Cable in snapshot

In the October 1 check at the public reference addresses, EBOX showed $59 for 500/500 and Fizz $63 for 500/50; EBOX was therefore $4 cheaper. oxio showed $75 for 500/50 in Montreal versus $40 for 500/30 in Rimouski. This difference is why oxio’s price and each provider’s availability must be checked by postal code.

Verdicts

Which to choose by profile

Fizz

Fizz entry tier

Fizz labels its 60/10 Mbps plan at $45 for suggested use with 2–3 devices. oxio’s price and available speeds can be lower or higher by address.

Fizz / EBOX

At 500 Mbps: price or upload?

Fizz costs $63 for 500/50, $4 more than EBOX at $59 for 500/500; EBOX offers ten times the upload. EBOX’s 150/150 plan is $54; Fizz’s closest tiers are 100/30 at $53 or 200/30 at $56.

EBOX

Remote work / large uploads

500/500 symmetric fibre is documented here; the 1 Gbps tier is 1000/750. Fizz reaches 50 Mbps upload, while oxio ranged from 2 to 50 Mbps in the snapshots reviewed. The page does not measure latency, jitter or routing on a comparable basis, so it does not name a gaming winner.

oxio

Check your address

It can be extremely competitive in some areas and much less so in others. Its value depends more on the postal code than either of the other two.

Fizz

Already a Fizz mobile customer

Cross loyalty credits and perks between Fizz mobile and internet. Consistent if you're already in the ecosystem; confirm Internet availability by address.

In detail

Each provider, plainly

EBOX — symmetric fibre, no upload compromise

EBOX runs on Bell's FTTH fibre network. It's the only one of the three with true symmetry documented here at 150/150 and 500/500; the 1 Gbps tier is 1000/750. Quebec grid revalidated October 1, 2026: $54 (150/150 Mbps), $59 (500/500) and $69 (1 Gbps, 1000/750), no contract. Offer cards show equipment at $0/included; EBOX’s general terms say the displayed monthly price includes a $5.95 equipment rental, so do not add another $5.95 to the plan price. Separate EBOX promotions may be offered periodically; check the current offers and terms before subscribing. EBOX referral code GE911 gives a $25 credit on the second bill; this is a separate mechanism. See EBOX plans.

Fizz — a clear entry-level option, mainly cable

Fizz (Vidéotron) mainly uses the cable network, asymmetric: upload caps at 50 Mbps even on the 940 Mbps plan. Fizz also says fibre may be available where the technology is available at the address. Current grid reviewed October 1, 2026: $45 (60/10 Mbps), $53 (100/30), $56 (200/30), $60 (400/50), $63 (500/50) and $70 (940/50). Account-specific My Rewards discounts may also apply; they are not included in these base prices. Wi-Fi modem-router included; Wi-Fi 6 is offered with new 400 Mbps and higher subscriptions, subject to inventory. Fully online (no phone support). For Internet referrals, enter LOXCY before payment; in our October 1, 2026 verification, the credit shown in Quebec was $25 each, subject to Fizz’s conditions and an offer that may change. The new member’s plan must be at least $20 per month after applicable discounts and before tax; Fizz says both plans must remain active when the new member has completed two months of service. The bonus remains pending until the new member becomes a paying member and cannot be added retroactively. Referrals can also lead to points and badges, My Rewards levels and, once an Internet bonus is activated, a recurring monthly bonus. Fizz Internet is available in Quebec, subject to availability at the address: check it before ordering. See Fizz plans · Fizz Internet guide and LOXCY code · Fizz Mobile guide.

oxio — price and access depend on the address

oxio (Cogeco) uses wholesale TPIA access; the last-mile host network varies by address and region, including Videotron and Cogeco networks in Quebec. The current page asks for your address to show the exact price, advertises fixed prices with no contract and included equipment, while oxio's help describes a coaxial line to the home backed by a fibre-powered network. The page reviewed also lists a conditional 60-day money-back guarantee. The key point: oxio's price and speed can vary substantially by address. The October 1, 2026 check at the public reference addresses showed 30/10 at $50 and 500/50 at $75 in Montreal, versus 15/2 at $25, 500/30 at $40 and 1 Gbps/30 at $50 in Rimouski. Across those two areas, upload ranged from 2 to 50 Mbps by plan; this is not a universal cap. oxio markets "up to 1 Gbps" for download: always check your postal code. See oxio — we don't monetize oxio; this recommendation is not paid.

Conclusion

EBOX, Fizz or oxio: the choice depends on address and usage

Based on the information recorded on this page, EBOX mainly suits addresses eligible for its fibre service and uses that benefit from higher upload. Fizz remains relevant with its $45 60/10 Mbps entry tier observed here; oxio can be lower at some addresses. With oxio, compare the price and speed returned for your postal code first. Before ordering, confirm the price, technology and fees on the provider’s site.

To place EBOX against the larger networks, see the EBOX, Bell and Videotron comparison. The separate EBOX referral-code guide explains its credit; the Fizz Internet guide covers LOXCY and address verification.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

EBOX vs Fizz: which is cheaper?

It depends on the speed. Fizz’s 60/10 Mbps plan at $45 is its entry tier, and Fizz suggests it for 2–3 devices; oxio can show a lower regional price, so check the address. Fizz has no 150 Mbps tier: its nearest plans are $53 for 100/30 and $56 for 200/30, versus EBOX at $54 for 150/150. At 500 Mbps, Fizz is $63 for 500/50, $4 more than EBOX at $59 for 500/500; EBOX provides ten times the upload. EBOX promotions can vary; check the provider's current offers and terms before subscribing.

EBOX vs oxio: how does oxio compare?

There is no universal winner. oxio can be cheaper or more expensive than EBOX because its price and available speeds vary by address. On October 1, 2026, oxio’s order flow at the two public reference addresses showed 500/50 at $75 in Montreal and 500/30 at $40 in Rimouski, plus 1 Gbps/30 at $50 in Rimouski. These results are specific to the public reference addresses in Montreal and Rimouski; they do not represent citywide rates. EBOX’s current $59 fibre tier includes 500 Mbps upload. oxio offers a conditional 60-day money-back guarantee and uses cable/TPIA access whose host network varies by address and region. Always check your postal code before comparing EBOX and oxio.

Is Fizz Internet available everywhere in Quebec?

No. Fizz says its Home Internet is available at many residential addresses in Quebec; availability and speeds depend on the address. Enter the full address to confirm eligibility.

Who owns EBOX, Fizz and oxio?

EBOX is owned by Bell and uses Bell's FTTH fibre network. Fizz is a Vidéotron brand and mainly uses cable; Fizz also says fibre may be available where the technology is available at the address. oxio is owned by Cogeco and uses wholesale TPIA access whose host network varies by address and region; oxio sources list Videotron and Cogeco networks in Quebec. All three are brands tied to large operators — a useful transparency point.

Are there contracts with EBOX, Fizz or oxio?

None of the three lock you into a fixed-term contract. EBOX and oxio are commitment-free; Fizz is prepaid. oxio adds a conditional 60-day money-back guarantee.

Which provider is best for remote work or large uploads?

EBOX for remote work and large uploads: it is the only one of the three with symmetric fibre documented here at 500/500; its 1 Gbps tier is 1000/750. Fizz reaches 50 Mbps upload, while oxio ranged from 2 to 50 Mbps in the snapshots reviewed. The page does not measure latency, jitter or routing on a comparable basis, so it does not name a gaming winner.

Transparency. This page contains referral codes for EBOX (GE911) and Fizz (LOXCY). If you sign up using one of these codes, Cash Instinct may receive a referral credit, at no extra cost to you. We don't monetize oxio: the oxio link is neither an affiliate nor a referral link, and its recommendation is not paid. Cash Instinct is not officially affiliated with any of the three providers. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. Prices and plans are subject to change — always check the official sites. To learn more about how the guides are prepared, see About Cash Instinct.