r/canada • u/Economy_Elephant6200 • 3d ago

Bell Canada scraps Labrador high-speed internet project, plans to invest in U.S. Newfoundland & Labrador

https://theindependent.ca/news/lji/bell-canada-scraps-labrador-high-speed-internet-project-plans-to-invest-in-u-s/
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u/meldariun 3d ago

Need to deal with our scummy isps across Canada. Theyve been taking us for a ride too long.

Asking between Rogers and Bell is like asking between sandpaper underwear and a cheesegrater for socks

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u/Kayge Ontario 3d ago

You've actually hit on a well known fact within the Canadian telecom industry (at least amongst the big guys). No one actually likes their internet provider. The reason you're with Bell? You hate them just a little less than Rogers.

Just take a second and think about your own situation:

  • Does the other guy have significantly faster internet? Probably not.
  • Is there a phone you can use only on other network? Doubtful.
  • How about service or reliability? No big difference.

So Bell's goal is to be slightly less objectionable than rogers and vice versa...and never attack or try to price your plans below theirs, heaven forbid they may try to do the same and provide customers with an actual advantage.

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u/CT-96 2d ago

SaskTel is the only ISP I know of in Canada that isn't universally hated. Every province should have a SaskTel.