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	Prices are often regionally adjusted to target areas they want to increase signups in which makes valuation of the product difficult. What's Gbit internet worth globally?		Prices are often regionally adjusted to target areas they want to increase signups in which makes valuation of the product difficult. What's Gbit internet worth globally?

	France 20,99€ per month for fiber 1gbit up and down - 32.80 CAD https://www.red-by-sfr.fr/offre-internet/#redintid=B_menu-boutique_box?sv1=affiliate~~&sv_campaign_id=652723&awc=7310_1747208248_7d249cdde7de681d34902ff74de7dc88~~&sfrcpid=t3_awin_8259_652723_RED-FR~~&utm_medium~~=~~affiliation&utm_source=8259&utm_campaign=652723_StudyinFrance~~		France 20,99€ per month for fiber 1gbit up and down - 32.80 CAD<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Red box internet \|url=https://www.red-by-sfr.fr/offre-internet/#redintid=B_menu-boutique_box?sv1=affiliate&sfrcpid=t3_awin_8259_652723_RED-FR \|url-status=live}}</ref>

	UK - £33.00 per month for fiber 1gbit - 61.32 CAD		UK - £33.00 per month for fiber 1gbit - 61.32 CAD
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	Australia - 99$ per month for fiber 1Gbit - 89.40 CAD		Australia - 99$ per month for fiber 1Gbit - 89.40 CAD<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Tangerine ISP \|url=https://www.buddytelco.com.au/?utm_source=whistleout&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=residential_nbn600d41u&utm_content=byo&gad_source=7&dclid=COypr5C-oo0DFYSzpgQdu903HQ \|url-status=live}}</ref> (Australia fiber networks are also heavily subsidized by the government)

	https://www.buddytelco.com.au/?utm_source=whistleout&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=residential_nbn600d41u&utm_content=byo&gad_source=7&dclid=COypr5C-oo0DFYSzpgQdu903HQ (Australia fiber networks are also heavily subsidized by the government)

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	The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ([https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/home-accueil.htm CRTC]) is a protection agency in Canada to protect Canadians from abuse by larger telecom companies. They do not regulate prices internet service providers are charging the end users, with the exception of prohibiting differential pricing (i.e., when a company offers different prices for the same level of service). They do, however, regulate the rates telecom companies charge their competitors to utilize their fiber networks.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-01-17 \|title=Internet - Our Role \|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/internet/role.htm \|access-date=2025-08-14 \|website=Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260202100942/https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/internet/role.htm \|archive-date=2 Feb 2026}}</ref>		The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ([https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/home-accueil.htm CRTC]) is a protection agency in Canada to protect Canadians from abuse by larger telecom companies. They do not regulate prices internet service providers are charging the end users, with the exception of prohibiting differential pricing (i.e., when a company offers different prices for the same level of service). They do, however, regulate the rates telecom companies charge their competitors to utilize their fiber networks.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-01-17 \|title=Internet - Our Role \|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/internet/role.htm \|access-date=2025-08-14 \|website=Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260202100942/https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/internet/role.htm \|archive-date=2 Feb 2026}}</ref>

	==Consumer ~~Impact~~==		==Consumer impact==
	Business model - Time based increases.		Business model - Time based increases.

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	Market Control - Competition is limited large providers expand their networks with help from government grants.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=26 Jul 2023 \|title=Governments of Canada and Ontario investing over $22 million to bring high-speed internet access to more than 1,400 homes in 10 communities in Ontario \|url=https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003326/governments-of-canada-and-ontario-investing-over-22-million-to-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-more-than-1400-homes-in-10-communities-in-ontario \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=Ontario Newsroom \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260103094506/https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003326/governments-of-canada-and-ontario-investing-over-22-million-to-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-more-than-1400-homes-in-10-communities-in-ontario \|archive-date=3 Jan 2026}}</ref>		Market Control - Competition is limited large providers expand their networks with help from government grants.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=26 Jul 2023 \|title=Governments of Canada and Ontario investing over $22 million to bring high-speed internet access to more than 1,400 homes in 10 communities in Ontario \|url=https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003326/governments-of-canada-and-ontario-investing-over-22-million-to-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-more-than-1400-homes-in-10-communities-in-ontario \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=Ontario Newsroom \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260103094506/https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003326/governments-of-canada-and-ontario-investing-over-22-million-to-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-more-than-1400-homes-in-10-communities-in-ontario \|archive-date=3 Jan 2026}}</ref>

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==

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	Internet access is a monthly subscription to access a physical infrastructure. Modern internet connections use cable such a COAX or fiber optics to deliver TV and internet to homes across Canada. Once the cables are in place and the installation is complete, customer interactions or maintenance outside of accidents and the degradation of cables over time is typically not needed. The average life span of a fiber-optic cable ranges from 20 to 40 years.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Yaméogo \|first=Banti Laure Mathilde \|last2=Charlton \|first2=Douglas W. \|last3=Doucet \|first3=David \|last4=Desrosiers \|first4=Christian \|last5=O’Sullivan \|first5=Maurice \|last6=Tremblay \|first6=Christine \|date=25 Jan 2021 \|title=Detecting Performance Degradation in Fiber-Optic Cables \|url=https://www.etsmtl.ca/en/news/detecting-performance-degradation-fiber-optic-cables \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=www.etsmtl.ca}}</ref>		Internet access is a monthly subscription to access a physical infrastructure. Modern internet connections use cable such a COAX or fiber optics to deliver TV and internet to homes across Canada. Once the cables are in place and the installation is complete, customer interactions or maintenance outside of accidents and the degradation of cables over time is typically not needed. The average life span of a fiber-optic cable ranges from 20 to 40 years.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Yaméogo \|first=Banti Laure Mathilde \|last2=Charlton \|first2=Douglas W. \|last3=Doucet \|first3=David \|last4=Desrosiers \|first4=Christian \|last5=O’Sullivan \|first5=Maurice \|last6=Tremblay \|first6=Christine \|date=25 Jan 2021 \|title=Detecting Performance Degradation in Fiber-Optic Cables \|url=https://www.etsmtl.ca/en/news/detecting-performance-degradation-fiber-optic-cables \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=www.etsmtl.ca \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260116214720/https://www.etsmtl.ca/en/news/detecting-performance-degradation-fiber-optic-cables \|archive-date=16 Jan 2026}}</ref>

	Internet access prices are mainly reflected by the speed, measured in megabits per second (Mbps), and the maximum data usage per month.		Internet access prices are mainly reflected by the speed, measured in megabits per second (Mbps), and the maximum data usage per month.

	The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ([https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/home-accueil.htm CRTC]) is a protection agency in Canada to protect Canadians from abuse by larger telecom companies. They do not regulate prices internet service providers are charging the end users, with the exception of prohibiting differential pricing (i.e., when a company offers different prices for the same level of service). They do, however, regulate the rates telecom companies charge their competitors to utilize their fiber networks.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-01-17 \|title=Internet - Our Role \|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/internet/role.htm \|access-date=2025-08-14 \|website=Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission}}</ref>		The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ([https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/home-accueil.htm CRTC]) is a protection agency in Canada to protect Canadians from abuse by larger telecom companies. They do not regulate prices internet service providers are charging the end users, with the exception of prohibiting differential pricing (i.e., when a company offers different prices for the same level of service). They do, however, regulate the rates telecom companies charge their competitors to utilize their fiber networks.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-01-17 \|title=Internet - Our Role \|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/internet/role.htm \|access-date=2025-08-14 \|website=Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260202100942/https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/internet/role.htm \|archive-date=2 Feb 2026}}</ref>

	==Consumer Impact==		==Consumer Impact==
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	Market Control - Competition is limited large providers expand their networks with help from government grants.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=26 Jul 2023 \|title=Governments of Canada and Ontario investing over $22 million to bring high-speed internet access to more than 1,400 homes in 10 communities in Ontario \|url=https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003326/governments-of-canada-and-ontario-investing-over-22-million-to-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-more-than-1400-homes-in-10-communities-in-ontario \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=Ontario Newsroom}}</ref>		Market Control - Competition is limited large providers expand their networks with help from government grants.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=26 Jul 2023 \|title=Governments of Canada and Ontario investing over $22 million to bring high-speed internet access to more than 1,400 homes in 10 communities in Ontario \|url=https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003326/governments-of-canada-and-ontario-investing-over-22-million-to-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-more-than-1400-homes-in-10-communities-in-ontario \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=Ontario Newsroom \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260103094506/https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1003326/governments-of-canada-and-ontario-investing-over-22-million-to-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-more-than-1400-homes-in-10-communities-in-ontario \|archive-date=3 Jan 2026}}</ref>

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
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	===Bell announces network wide sweeping increase starting May 1st, 2025 (''2025 04 30'')===		===Bell announces network wide sweeping increase starting May 1st, 2025 (''2025 04 30'')===
	Home internet prices are going up 6$ starting May 1st, 2025, a second increase this year.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Lamont \|first=Jonathan \|date=30 Apr 2025 \|title=Reminder: Your Bell internet bill is about to go up \|url=https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/04/30/reminder-your-bell-internet-bill-is-about-to-go-up/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=MobileSyrup}}</ref>		Home internet prices are going up 6$ starting May 1st, 2025, a second increase this year.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Lamont \|first=Jonathan \|date=30 Apr 2025 \|title=Reminder: Your Bell internet bill is about to go up \|url=https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/04/30/reminder-your-bell-internet-bill-is-about-to-go-up/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=MobileSyrup \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260223034218/https://mobilesyrup.com/2025/04/30/reminder-your-bell-internet-bill-is-about-to-go-up/ \|archive-date=23 Feb 2026}}</ref>

	===CRTC makes internet at reasonable speeds a basic service and funds it (''date'')===		===CRTC makes internet at reasonable speeds a basic service and funds it (''date'')===
	CRTC invests 750 million for providers to offer speeds of 50mpbs to 8% of Canadians.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kupfer \|first=Matthew \|date=21 Dec 2016 \|title=CRTC declares broadband internet access a basic service \|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/crtc-internet-essential-service-1.3906664 \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=CBC}}</ref>		CRTC invests 750 million for providers to offer speeds of 50mpbs to 8% of Canadians.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kupfer \|first=Matthew \|date=21 Dec 2016 \|title=CRTC declares broadband internet access a basic service \|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/crtc-internet-essential-service-1.3906664 \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=CBC \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260223034256/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/crtc-internet-essential-service-1.3906664 \|archive-date=23 Feb 2026}}</ref>
	==References==		==References==
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	}Internet access is a monthly subscription to access a physical infrastructure. Modern internet connections use cable such a COAX or fiber optics to deliver TV and internet to homes across Canada. Once the cables are in place and the installation is complete, customer interactions or maintenance outside of accidents and the degradation of cables over time is typically not needed. The average life span of a fiber-optic cable ranges from 20 to 40 years.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Yaméogo \|first=Banti Laure Mathilde \|last2=Charlton \|first2=Douglas W. \|last3=Doucet \|first3=David \|last4=Desrosiers \|first4=Christian \|last5=O’Sullivan \|first5=Maurice \|last6=Tremblay \|first6=Christine \|date=25 Jan 2021 \|title=Detecting Performance Degradation in Fiber-Optic Cables \|url=https://www.etsmtl.ca/en/news/detecting-performance-degradation-fiber-optic-cables \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=www.etsmtl.ca}}</ref>		Internet access is a monthly subscription to access a physical infrastructure. Modern internet connections use cable such a COAX or fiber optics to deliver TV and internet to homes across Canada. Once the cables are in place and the installation is complete, customer interactions or maintenance outside of accidents and the degradation of cables over time is typically not needed. The average life span of a fiber-optic cable ranges from 20 to 40 years.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Yaméogo \|first=Banti Laure Mathilde \|last2=Charlton \|first2=Douglas W. \|last3=Doucet \|first3=David \|last4=Desrosiers \|first4=Christian \|last5=O’Sullivan \|first5=Maurice \|last6=Tremblay \|first6=Christine \|date=25 Jan 2021 \|title=Detecting Performance Degradation in Fiber-Optic Cables \|url=https://www.etsmtl.ca/en/news/detecting-performance-degradation-fiber-optic-cables \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=www.etsmtl.ca}}</ref>

	Internet access prices are mainly reflected by the speed, measured in megabits per second (Mbps), and the maximum data usage per month.		Internet access prices are mainly reflected by the speed, measured in megabits per second (Mbps), and the maximum data usage per month.

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	\| ~~Title~~ = ~~Fiber internet~~		\|ArticleType=Service
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	\| ~~In Production~~ =Yes~~, still being expanded across Canada today via government grants~~		\|Description=
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	}}Internet access is a monthly subscription to access a physical infrastructure. Modern internet connections use cable such a COAX or fiber optics to deliver TV and internet to homes across Canada. Once the cables are in place and the installation is complete, customer interactions or maintenance outside of accidents and the degradation of cables over time is typically not needed. The average life span of a fiber-optic cable ranges from 20 to 40 years.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Yaméogo \|first=Banti Laure Mathilde \|last2=Charlton \|first2=Douglas W. \|last3=Doucet \|first3=David \|last4=Desrosiers \|first4=Christian \|last5=O’Sullivan \|first5=Maurice \|last6=Tremblay \|first6=Christine \|date=25 Jan 2021 \|title=Detecting Performance Degradation in Fiber-Optic Cables \|url=https://www.etsmtl.ca/en/news/detecting-performance-degradation-fiber-optic-cables \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=www.etsmtl.ca}}</ref>		\|ReleaseYear=
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			}Internet access is a monthly subscription to access a physical infrastructure. Modern internet connections use cable such a COAX or fiber optics to deliver TV and internet to homes across Canada. Once the cables are in place and the installation is complete, customer interactions or maintenance outside of accidents and the degradation of cables over time is typically not needed. The average life span of a fiber-optic cable ranges from 20 to 40 years.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Yaméogo \|first=Banti Laure Mathilde \|last2=Charlton \|first2=Douglas W. \|last3=Doucet \|first3=David \|last4=Desrosiers \|first4=Christian \|last5=O’Sullivan \|first5=Maurice \|last6=Tremblay \|first6=Christine \|date=25 Jan 2021 \|title=Detecting Performance Degradation in Fiber-Optic Cables \|url=https://www.etsmtl.ca/en/news/detecting-performance-degradation-fiber-optic-cables \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=www.etsmtl.ca}}</ref>

	Internet access prices are mainly reflected by the speed, measured in megabits per second (Mbps), and the maximum data usage per month.		Internet access prices are mainly reflected by the speed, measured in megabits per second (Mbps), and the maximum data usage per month.

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	===CRTC makes internet at reasonable speeds a basic service and funds it (''date'')===		===CRTC makes internet at reasonable speeds a basic service and funds it (''date'')===
	CRTC invests 750 million for providers to offer speeds of 50mpbs to 8% of Canadians.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kupfer \|first=Matthew \|date=21 Dec 2016 \|title=CRTC declares broadband internet access a basic service \|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/crtc-internet-essential-service-1.3906664 \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=CBC}}</ref>		CRTC invests 750 million for providers to offer speeds of 50mpbs to 8% of Canadians.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kupfer \|first=Matthew \|date=21 Dec 2016 \|title=CRTC declares broadband internet access a basic service \|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/crtc-internet-essential-service-1.3906664 \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 May 2025 \|website=CBC}}</ref>
	~~==See also==~~
	==References==		==References==
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	Business model - Time based increases.		Business model - Time based increases.

	The CRTC and contract laws ~~had~~ a ~~loop hole~~ that ~~allowed~~ for "inflation" based increases ~~within~~ 30 to 60 days notice. These increases occur on the base price of the service. They're not allowed to ~~alter~~ discounts for a term period, often ~~for two~~ years. Lower prices are used to attract new clients~~, e~~.~~g.,~~ 50$ fiber with lifetime discount or lifetime price.		The CRTC and contract laws have a loophole that allow for "inflation" based increases with 30 to 60 days notice. These increases occur on the base price of the service. They're not allowed to touch discounts for a term period, which is often 2 years. Lower prices are used to attract new clients. An example would be $50 per month for fiber with lifetime discount or lifetime price.

	Videotron issues increases frequently also regardless of what your price starts at. These are the sweeping emailed internet increases in recent years:{{CitationNeeded}}		Videotron issues increases frequently also regardless of what your price starts at. These are the sweeping emailed internet increases in recent years:{{CitationNeeded}}

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	Other times, the increase notice is listed at the bottom of the bill sent to the consumer.		Other times, the increase notice is listed at the bottom of the bill sent to the consumer.
	[[File:~~Screenshot~~ 2025~~-05-13 144918~~.png\|thumb\|Example of yearly Bell increase notice that will apply to all clients regardless.]]		[[File:Bell.ca price increase notice 2025.png\|thumb\|Example of yearly Bell increase notice that will apply to all clients regardless.]]
	Bell issues frequent increases of 5 to 6$ also regardless of what price you're currently paying. Recent sign-ups start around 50$ for over 1Gbit fiber services. Their door to door vendors or instore vendors will often say the price is good for 2 years, which is a misrepresentation.{{Citation needed}}		Bell issues frequent increases of 5 to 6$ also regardless of what price you're currently paying. Recent sign-ups start around 50$ for over 1Gbit fiber services. Their door to door vendors or instore vendors will often say the price is good for 2 years, which is a misrepresentation.{{Citation needed}}

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	Business model - misleading ads / pricing tree		Business model - misleading ads / pricing tree
	[[File:~~Screenshot 20250511 102009 Instagram~~.jpg\|thumb\|Ad highlighting a price comparing a product with 6 times less bandwidth, offered at 55$ per month. However, looking on their site shows Fiber 500 is listed at 110$ per month.]]		[[File:Bell.ca ad price difference.jpg\|thumb\|225px\|Ad highlighting a price comparing a product with 6 times less bandwidth, offered at 55$ per month. However, looking on their site shows Fiber 500 is listed at 110$ per month.]]
	[[File:~~Screenshot~~ 2025~~-05-13 132638~~.png\|thumb\|Current base prices of internet to compare with ad offered to a customer based on location and Ip.]]		[[File:Bell.ca internet service pricing tier 2025.png\|thumb\|Current base prices of internet to compare with ad offered to a customer based on location and Ip.]]


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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the .		This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the .

	===Bell fights CRTC for allowing small companies to rent their networks to larger ones to service remote areas (2025 05 12)===		===Bell fights CRTC for allowing small companies to rent their networks to larger ones to service remote areas (2025 05 12)===
	{{Main\|link to the main article}}		{{Main\|link to the main article}}

	CRTC wants to allow existing local provides the ability to rent their networks to larger national telecom companies instead of having the large telecom companies use grants to build parallel networks. Bell one of the dominating telecom companies doesn't support		CRTC wants to allow existing local provides the ability to rent their networks to larger national telecom companies instead of having the large telecom companies use grants to build parallel networks. Bell one of the dominating telecom companies doesn't support