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Internet in Quebec City: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
258 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Quebec City?

Median fixed broadband in Canada is 258 Mbps and mobile is 86 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in most cafés and hotels; fast enough for video calls.

Getting online in Quebec City

Details
Home fibreVidéotron, Bell and Cogeco cable or fibre, 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for about C$55–90 a month.
Cafés and coworkingFree wifi in most cafés and hotels; fast enough for video calls.
Tourist SIMPrepaid SIMs from carrier stores and budget brands, roughly C$35–60 for 30 days; mobile data is pricey. A travel eSIM is often cheaper.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersRogers, Bell, Telus, Freedom Mobile
Monthly data planC$35–60 ($25–42)

Internet speeds in North America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
United States307 Mbps187 Mbps
Canada258 Mbps86 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Quebec City?

Median fixed broadband in Canada is 258 Mbps and mobile is 86 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in most cafés and hotels; fast enough for video calls.

Which SIM card should I get in Quebec City?

Prepaid SIMs from carrier stores and budget brands, roughly C$35–60 for 30 days; mobile data is pricey. A travel eSIM is often cheaper.

Can I use an eSIM in Canada?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.