Start.ca Home VDSL 50 vs. Shaw Fibre+ 75 Comparison
Head to Head Comparison - Overview
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| Start.ca Home VDSL 50 | Shaw Fibre+ 75 | ||
| Highlights / Overview | |||
| Connection Type | VDSL | Fibre Optic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 50 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up | 75 Mbps down, 7.5 Mbps up | |
| Monthly Usage Allowance
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Unlimited GB | 500 GB | |
| Total Setup/Activation Fees | $35 $135.00 w/ modem purchase |
$0 | |
| Total Monthly Fees Includes Modem Rental |
$66 / month | $95 / month $85 / month for 24 months |
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| Avg. Price per GB Excludes Setup Costs |
$0.01 / GB | $0.19 / GB | |
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Last Update: Jan-27-2021 | Last Update: Jan-26-2021 | ||
Head to Head Comparison - Full Details
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| Start.ca Home VDSL 50 | Shaw Fibre+ 75 | ||
| Core Services | |||
| Connection Type | VDSL | Fibre Optic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps | 75 Mbps | |
| Upload Speed | 10 Mbps | 7.5 Mbps | |
| Speed Throttling | No | Yes | |
| Monthly Usage Allowance |
Unlimited GB | 500 GB | |
| Additional Usage if Pre-Purchased |
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| Additional Usage Fee for Exceeding Allowance |
Free, but Slower | ||
| Wireless Networking | |||
| Modem Purchase/Rental Required | No | Yes | |
| Modem Rental Cheapest Model |
$6.00 / month | Free | |
| Modem Purchase Cheapest Model |
$100.00 | Not Available | |
| Non-Core "Freebies" | |||
| Emails | Not Included | Not Included | |
| Online Storage Space | Not Included | Not Included | |
| One-time / Setup Fees | |||
| Activation Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Installation Fee | $25.00 | $0.00 Technician Assistance: $50.00 |
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| Shipping | $10.00 | $0.00 | |
| Minimum Contract | No Minimum Contract | No Minimum Contract | |
| Minimum Contract in Bundle | No Minimum Contract | No Minimum Contract | |
| Monthly Fees | |||
| Base Fee | $60.00 / month | $95.00 / month | |
| Promotional Pricing | Not Available | $85.00 / month for 24 months |
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| Bundling Discount | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Billing Fee - Electric | Not Available | $0.00 | |
| Billing Fee - Paper | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Total Costs | |||
| 1 Year | $755 w/ no modem | $900 w/ modem rental | |
| 2 Years | $1475 w/ no modem | $2040 w/ modem rental | |
| 5 Years | $3635 w/ no modem | $5460 w/ modem rental | |
Last Update: Jan-27-2021 | Last Update: Jan-26-2021 | ||