The latest report on Fixed Broadband Experience in Canada for May 2024, released by Opensignal, sheds light on the top internet providers and experiences across the country. Here’s a breakdown of the key highlights:
– Rogers emerges as a leader in overall experience after its acquisition of Shaw, securing three national wins for Consistent Quality, Download Speed, and Video Experience, along with 21 regional victories.
– Bell stands out with its impressive fibre network, dominating all five national awards in Fibre Experience. Bell’s Pure Fibre Internet outshines competitors in speed categories compared to Rogers and Telus.
– EastLink users enjoy a consistent experience in Alberta, Atlantic Provinces, and Ontario, with unbeatable performance in Consistent Quality against fibre offerings in these regions.
– Rogers also excels in Consistent Quality in British Columbia and Manitoba and ties with SaskTel’s fibre product infiNET in Saskatchewan.
In terms of ‘Overall Experience’ winners, both Rogers and Bell clinch top awards. Notably, SpaceX’s Starlink is recognized among the ‘Big 3’, showcasing its prowess as a low-Earth orbit internet satellite constellation provider.
When it comes to Video Experience results, Rogers leads with a score of 76.2 out of 100, followed closely by Bell at 75.8 and Telus at 75.4. Starlink impresses with a score of 73.8 despite operating satellites 500 km above Earth.
Opensignal’s adaptive video experience assesses video quality streamed to mobile devices by analyzing real-world video streams over an operator’s network. This evaluation considers factors such as video start time, quality, resolution playback duration, and re-buffering time.
Regarding SpaceX’s Starlink internet solution, Opensignal notes its significance in providing connectivity to rural and remote areas lacking traditional fixed broadband access despite being relatively costly. With over 6,000 active satellites in low-Earth orbit and growing weekly, Starlink continues to make strides as an essential provider across Canada.
Stay tuned for more updates on telecommunications trends and advancements!
