If you live in Kingston, Belleville, Peterborough, St. Catharines, Burlington, or any other mid-sized Ontario city where Cogeco is the primary cable provider, you’ve probably noticed the same pattern: people talk a lot about Oxio, and even more about alternatives to Oxio. It’s one of the most frequent questions we receive at NetJOI.Whether it’s conversations […]

If you’ve ever sat two feet from your router while your video call freezes, you already know this: the problem isn’t always your Internet plan, sometimes it’s your Wi-Fi. And with more devices in every home from tablets, smart TVs, work laptops, game consoles, security cameras, even the fridge, older Wi-Fi standards simply aren’t built […]

📉 Shrinking Choices. Growing Bills. It’s not your imagination, your Internet bill has gone up. Your options have gone down. And that little voice in the back of your mind? It’s right. Something is off. Over the past decade, Canada’s biggest telecom companies have been quietly snapping up the smaller, scrappier competitors who once kept […]

Canadians pay some of the highest Internet prices in the world, and while the reasons are complex, they aren’t mysterious. From wholesale access fees to market consolidation and clever pricing tactics, the system has been structured to reward scale rather than competition. Here’s a data-driven look at what’s really driving those high monthly bills, and […]

Finding the best Internet providers in Nova Scotia can be tricky. Most major carriers advertise “fast and affordable” plans, but the fine print usually tells a different story mostly involving contracts, setup fees, and price hikes after the first year. In this 2025 update, we focused on plans that keep monthly costs under $65, offer […]

September 27, 2025 Choosing an Internet provider in British Columbia shouldn’t feel like solving a legal puzzle. Between promo rates that disappear after a year, mandatory bundles, and fine print buried several pages deep, most households just want straight answers. This guide breaks down the most relevant unlimited Internet options in BC so you can […]

When most people shop for Internet plans, the first number they notice is download speed – how quickly you can stream, browse, or grab files from the web. But in today’s connected world, upload speed is just as important. Whether you’re on video calls, gaming, or sharing files, upload speeds can make or break your […]

Switching Internet providers might sound like a hassle, but it’s easier than most people think. In fact, more Canadians are making the move every year as prices creep up, service quality slips, or contracts start to feel like a trap. If you’re fed up with surprise price hikes, long hold times with customer service, or […]

Finding the right Internet for your apartment isn’t always plug-and-play. Between building layouts, connection types, and budget constraints, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But don’t worry, these smart tips will help you pick the perfect setup for apartment living. 1. Start With a Speed That Matches Your Lifestyle A solo renter who streams Netflix occasionally […]