NetJOI Communications is very proud and happy to announce that we now offer Digital Phone services and high-speed Internet in Peterborough and the Kawartha region. Peterborough is absolutely one of our favorite cities – for us, it’s the perfect mix of urban and rural. Just 1.5 hrs drive from Toronto, it’s a bustling area with big city appeal, a fast growing population but also, it’s the last major stop before we hit cottage country.
The City of Peterborough is located on the Otonabee River in Ontario about 125 km northeast of Toronto, just 75 km from Oshawa in the Durham Region and 271 km from our nation’s capital, Ottawa. The population of the City of Peterborough from the 2021 Census was 83.6K but the overall population of the Peterborough area which includes the towns of Selwyn, Cavan Monaghan, Otonabee-South Monaghan, and Douro-Dummer, was 128.6K.
History of Peterborough
Peterborough was nicknamed “The Electric City” in the distant past as it was the first city to use electric streetlights on May 24th, 1884. Continuing in its illustrious past, Peterborough was also one of the first places to start generating hydroelectric power, which encouraged large corporation such as GE, Quaker Oats (then America Cereal Oats) to open plants within the city creating numerous jobs.
Other important aspects of the history and culture of Peterborough:
- Notable residents: Several high profile Canadians have made Peterborough their home including Margaret Laurence, an acclaimed Canadian author, and to Trent University founder Tom Symons.
- Cultural festivals: Peterborough hosts a variety of cultural festivals including The Peterborough Folk Festival and the Multicultural Canada Day Festival which highlights the city’s ethnic diversity.
- Education system: Peterborough is home to educational institutions like Trent University and Fleming College. Seneca College also has a campus targeting aviation students located within the Peterborough airport.
- Sports teams: The city is very passionate about their sports teams including the Peterborough Petes (2023 OHL champions) and the Lakers (lacrosse team).
Local Landmarks in Peterborough
One notable aspect of Peterborough Ontario is its collection of local landmarks, which contribute to the city’s historical and cultural significance. The city offers a wide range of outdoor activities for residents and tourists alike.
- Jackson Park – Recently designated as a “cultural heritage landscape”, a walk through Jackson park “on a stressful day is a definitely a holiday”
- Beavermead Park – Located on beautiful Little Lake in the heart of Peterborough, the park has facilities for camping, boating, fishing, and picnicking.
- The Peterborough Musicfest takes place every summer with free concerts featuring a variety of musical genres.
- The Hootenanny on Hunter Street celebrates local talent through live performances and showcases the vibrant arts community in Peterborough.
- The Canadian Canoe Museum houses one of the largest collections of canoes and kayaks in the world, showcasing the importance of these watercraft to Canada’s heritage.
- The Peterborough Museum & Archives explores various aspects of local history through exhibits on topics such as First Nations culture and early settlement.
Things to do in Peterborough
There’s lots to do in Peterborough and it usually is a challenge to figure out exactly what we want to get done. So, we turn this over to Andrew, a member of our team to describe what a typical summer day in Peterborough for him and his family.
- Early morning, a kayaking trip down the Trent-Severen Waterway, usually starting at Trent University and paddling down to Beavermead Park. Along the way, we would stop and again be impressed by the amazing architecture of the imposing Peterborough Lift Lock, the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world.
- Grab breakfast at either Forkit or The Speak Easy Cafe in downtown Peterborough
- After breakfast, we’d head over for some biking on the Lakefield trail which connects into the Trans Canada Trial
- After working up a sweat on the trails, we’d head over to Taso’s Restaurant in downtown Peterborough for a late lunch
- After lunch, the kids are a big fan of animals, so we love to visit the River Park & Zoo, which is one of the only free admission accredited zoo in Canada
- To close out the day, before heading out to dinner, we would hit Black Honey Cafe first for dessert, specifically that absolutely, wonderful carrot cake. Then, to close out the evening, head over to St Veronus Cafe and Tap Room, a Belgian Bar/European Restaurant to close out the night.
Why NetJOI is the best choice for Internet in Peterborough
As one of Canada’s leading independent Internet Service Provider, NetJOI is happy to offer our reliable, fast and affordable Internet in Peterborough, Lakefield, Cavan Monaghan, Otonabee-South Monaghan, Douro-Dummer and surrounding areas. Whether you are working from home, looking for Internet for family of 2 for less than $50 or a family of 4 for less than $75, or for your business, NetJOI has a solution for your Internet needs.
Affordable, Cheap, Unlimited Internet
We provide our customers with a reliable, affordable service. We leverage the network of the upstream providers (Bell, Rogers, Cogeco, Shaw and more) so you’re getting the same quality, reliable and fast service, but we offer much better prices along with personal, friendly customer service.
We keep our overheads at a minimum to ensure you get the lowest possible costs – over 75% of the cost of our service is compensation to our upstream providers whose networks we leverage to deliver our Internet service. The remaining 25% is invested in our technology, awesome customer service, JOIBucks and operations.
JOIBucks – We Reward You!
As one of Canada’s leading independent Internet Service Provider, we deliver the same, reliable Internet but at a fair price. A common complaint of Internet Providers is that the acquisition offers are very attractive for new customers but existing customers do not have access to these offers. Worse, new customers normally get lower prices but existing customers are left on legacy, higher priced products.
That’s not the case with NetJOI – all customers will get access to our latest offers and we do not leave customers on legacy, higher priced plans – as an existing customer, you will benefit from any price changes.
Plus, NetJOI believes in giving back to our customers with our JOIBucks initiative where customers earn JOIBucks automatically when they sign up with NetJOI, when they pay their bills, get a new/extra product. Stick around for a year. Also, customers can be rewarded when NetJOI decides to run an event or offer bonuses.
Home Internet & Digital Phone Plans
NetJOI’s Home internet and digital phone plans in St. Catharines and surrounding areas offer a wide range of options and features. We have low speed plans ranging from JOI 15 (15 Mbps down / 1 Mbps) which is intended for light usage like email, NetFlix streaming for a single user to much faster speeds including JOI 300 (300 Mbps down / 20 Mbps up) for larger families, gamers and more bandwidth hungry applications.
| Type | Speed Range | Good For |
| Low speed | 15Mbps to 25Mbps | Occasional Use. Use for email, light browsing, NetFlix and other streaming (SD &HD), Zoom, Skype and more. Ideal for a single user; depending on usage, can support 2 users |
| Medium speed | 30Mbps to 60Mbps | Everything in low speed + faster download of large files, streaming 4K video and more. Depending on usage, ideal for 2 to 4 users |
| High speed | 60+Mbps | Perfect for everything – downloading, streaming, video conferencing and more. |
With our Digital Phone plans, you can stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues nationwide or internationally. Furthermore, our Internet and Digital Phone plans come with awesome and friendly customer and technical support.
Business Internet & Digital Phone Plans
NetJOI offers a range of tailored packages to meet the needs of our business customers depending on their needs for medium high-speed Internet to fast high-speed Internet. Combined with our low-cost Digital Phone service, NetJOI is the perfect option to meet your communication needs.
| Type | Speed Range | Good For |
| Medium speed | 30Mbps to 60Mbps | Ideal for small offices of 1 to 5 team members. Good for emails, Zoom, Skype, Microsoft teams, SaaS applications and other low bandwidth applications |
| High speed | 60+Mbps | Ideal for larger offices of 5+ team members. Good for getting online work done faster |
Plus, our business companies also benefits from our reward program, JOIBucks, which further helps to reduce the cost of their Internet and Digital Phone services. Our Digital Phone plans all have standard features including call forwarding, voicemail, call waiting and more, unlike other competitors who charge individually for these features.
Our focus is to deliver reliable performance and awesome customer support for all customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the different providers of Internet in Peterborough?
There are a number of Internet Providers operating in Peterborough and the surrounding areas, however because some areas are rural, the coverage will vary. Known Internet Providers operating in Peterborough, apart from NetJOI, are Cogeco, Bell, Nexicom, NetFox, TekSavvy and others.
What is the average cost of Internet in Peterborough?
It’s well established that Canada is one of the top five most expensive countries in the developed world when it comes to the cost of high-speed Internet. We estimate that residents of Peterborough and surrounding areas are paying the Ontario average of upwards of $100+ per month for Internet. With NetJOI, we offer the same reliable Internet as the big guys with our prices ranging from $45 to $90 per month. It is important for consumers to research and compare different options to find the most suitable and cost-effective internet service provider.
How can I check the availability of internet service in my area in Peterborough?
NetJOI Internet coverage covers most areas of Peterborough and surrounding communities. However, technology or capacity limitations may affect our ability to deliver to certain neighborhoods or homes; our technician will make the determination on installation day whether the service can be installed.
Click here to see the list of available NetJOI Internet packages in Peterborough.
Are there any data caps or usage limits on the internet plans offered in Peterborough?
NetJOI Internet packages are all unlimited usage – there are no data caps, extra fees or usage limits.
Can I bundle my internet service with your Digital phone service?
NetJOI sells its Internet and Digital Phone services as individual services giving customers the flexibility to order one or both products. Customers will earn either JOIBucks individually on each product or earn double JOIBucks when you take both products.
Are there any discounts or promotions available for Internet in Peterborough?
NetJOI will continue to offer exciting discounts and promotions to our customers. During the summer months, we have a new promotion: Order any Internet or Digital phone product and get 1 month free.
How do I place an order with NetJOI?
You can contact our awesome, friendly customer care team at 1-855-298-7317 (Toll-Free), place an order directly on our secure website or email us at contact@netjoi.com.
