Canadian Home Internet & Broadband
Pure FTTH Fiber vs Cable: Symmetrical Uploads & Traps
Why do advertised 1.5 Gbps cable connections lag during Zoom calls? Unvarnished comparison of upload symmetry, modem rental fees, and 24-month price escalation traps.
Best Independent Fiber
TekSavvy
Fibre 500 Symmetrical
$65.00/mo
Download 500 Mbps
Upload 500 Mbps (Symmetrical)
Technology Pure FTTH Fiber
Modem Fee Included ($0/mo)
Terms: No Contract (Month-to-month)
Price Escalation Risk
Bell Canada
Gigabit Fibe 1.5
$85.00/mo ($110 after 24mo)
Download 1,500 Mbps
Upload 940 Mbps
Technology Pure FTTH Fiber
Modem Fee Giga Hub Included
Terms: 2-Year Promo ($25/mo hike after term)
Upload Throttled to 50M
Rogers Communications
Xfinity Ignite 1.5G Cable
$79.99/mo
Download 1,500 Mbps
Upload 50 Mbps (Asymmetrical 30:1)
Technology HFC Coaxial Cable
Modem Fee $10.00/mo Rental
Terms: 2-Year Term