# Videotron alternatives, outages, and Starlink vs Videotron
Checked 2026-10-19. This note answers search questions. The comparison table for people is /internet/compare/starlink-vs-videotron.
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These rows are Helix Internet pages on videotron.com, read 2026-10-19. Videotron is a Quebec provider. This is not a Nova Scotia price card.

## Facts checked 2026-10-19
| Provider | Plan | Speed | Monthly | Contract | Setup | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Videotron | Helix 100 | 100 Mbps (upload was not in the conditions text kept) | $68/month for new customers; regular rate $71 before the $3 discount | limited-time offer for new Helix Internet customers at eligible addresses | gateway rental included; technician installation $99 extra when required | [V] conditions text · [U] which addresses qualify |
| Videotron | Helix GIGA | maximum 1 Gbps download and 50 Mbps upload at the gateway | $80/month for new customers; regular rate $86 before the $6 discount | limited-time offer; existing Internet or TV customers are not eligible | gateway rental included; technician installation $99 extra when required | [V] GIGA conditions on the homepage · [U] address |
| Videotron | Helix 2 GIGA | maximum 2 Gbps download and 200 Mbps upload at the gateway | $85/month for new customers; regular rate $91 before the $6 discount | limited-time offer; existing Internet or TV customers are not eligible | gateway rental included; technician installation $99 extra when required | [V] conditions text · available where access permits |
| Starlink | Residential 100 Mbps | download capped at 100 Mbps; upload up to 15-35 Mbps | $75 | none listed | Hardware may be rented; any activation fee and terms are shown at checkout. | [V] price on service-plans · upload up to 15-35 Mbps on https://starlink.com/en-sx/support/article/886607c4-df3e-cdbd-4b3b-f998eda7ad98 checked 2026-10-19 · Checked 2026-10-19, confirm at starlink.com. Select areas only. This row is not the residential starting-price line. |
| Starlink | Residential 200 Mbps | download capped at 200 Mbps; upload up to 15-35 Mbps | $115 | none listed | Hardware may be rented; any activation fee and terms are shown at checkout. | [V] price on service-plans · upload up to 15-35 Mbps on https://starlink.com/en-sx/support/article/886607c4-df3e-cdbd-4b3b-f998eda7ad98 checked 2026-10-19 · Checked 2026-10-19, confirm at starlink.com. Select areas only. This row is not the residential starting-price line. |
| Starlink | Residential Max | up to 400+ Mbps download, 20–40 Mbps upload | $150 | none listed | Hardware may be rented; any activation fee and terms are shown at checkout. | [V] $150 on service-plans · speed on https://starlink.com/en-sx/support/article/886607c4-df3e-cdbd-4b3b-f998eda7ad98 · Checked 2026-10-19, confirm at starlink.com. |
| Starlink | Roam 100 GB | 100 GB high-speed, then low-speed | $75 | none listed | Hardware may be rented; any activation fee and terms are shown at checkout. | [V] price · [U] hardware · Checked 2026-10-19, confirm at starlink.com. |

[V] was read on the provider's page on the date above. [U] was not, or not for every address.

## Videotron alternatives
Videotron alternatives are the other internet service the Quebec address check returns, plus Starlink where Helix is not offered. In Nova Scotia, compare Purple Cow, Bell Aliant, Eastlink, and Xplore instead of these rows.

## Videotron outage, slow service, or a price increase
No Videotron outage score is published here. The pages say services, conditions, and rates may vary by region and are subject to change without prior notice. The promo prices below are for new customers at eligible addresses. Existing Videotron Internet or TV customers are not eligible for those limited-time offers.

## Starlink vs Videotron
Starlink vs Videotron: Helix 100 was $68/month for new customers, with a regular rate of $71 before the $3 discount, gateway rental included. GIGA was $80/month, regular $86, with a stated maximum of 1 Gbps down and 50 Mbps up at the gateway. 2 GIGA was $85/month, regular $91, with a stated maximum of 2 Gbps down and 200 Mbps up. Starlink Residential 100 is $75 on the service-plans table, in select areas. If Helix reaches the address, the wire is the plan to price first. Installation of $99 was listed as extra when a technician install is required.
Checked 2026-10-19, confirm at starlink.com.
Residential 100 is $75, Residential 200 is $115, and Residential Max is $150 on the Canada service-plans list.

## Rural and town
Videotron says its network combines fibre and coaxial cable, available where access and technology permit. A town name in Quebec is not coverage. Rural addresses outside that plant are the Starlink comparison. Nova Scotia addresses are not on this card.

## When Videotron is the better choice
- Helix Internet is offered at the address.
- You want the wired upload on the GIGA or 2 GIGA rows.
- You do not want a dish, and the address check returns Videotron.

## Sources
- videotron.com/en/internet/100-mbps: https://www.videotron.com/en/internet/100-mbps
- videotron.com/en: https://www.videotron.com/en
- videotron.com/en/internet/2-giga: https://www.videotron.com/en/internet/2-giga
- starlink.com/ca/service-plans: https://starlink.com/ca/service-plans

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