oxio vs. Beanfield
Beanfield's fibre is excellent if your building is on its network, and not an option if it isn't. oxio works at most addresses in six provinces, with no term contract and $0 setup.
Published · Updated : Added sourced facts, public reviews and complaint data.
What's actually different
- Beanfield serves specific wired buildings
- Backed by DigitalBridge and OMERS
- oxio: no term contract, $0 setup, modem lent
Great fibre, very specific addresses
Beanfield builds its own fibre into buildings. It's backed by infrastructure investors (DigitalBridge holds the majority, with OMERS investing in 2023) [1], and it has grown by buying fibre networks in Vancouver and Montreal [2][3].
If your building is on Beanfield's network, it's a serious option. If it isn't, it's not an option at all. There are only 11 Trustpilot reviews, too few to score, though they swing between praise for reliability and complaints about price increases on invoices [4].
Where oxio fits
oxio works at most addresses in its six provinces [7], houses included, with no term contract [6] and $0 activation, installation and shipping, with the modem lent [5]. If you're choosing between them in a Beanfield building, compare upload speed needs and the price after any intro period.
Beanfield vs. oxio, sourced
| What | The facts |
|---|---|
| Who owns it | Majority DigitalBridge, with OMERS Infrastructure investing in 2023. [1] |
| Coverage | Fibre in specific buildings; expanded through acquisitions in Vancouver (Urbanfibre) and Montreal (Openface). [2][3] |
| oxio's side | Available across ON, QC, MB, SK, AB and BC; no term contract; $0 setup; modem lent. [5][6][7] |
Sources
- OMERS Infrastructure announces strategic investment in Beanfield Metroconnect (2023)
- Beanfield blog: Beanfield acquires Vancouver-based Urbanfibre
- Beanfield blog: expansion into Montreal with the acquisition of Openface
- Trustpilot: Beanfield reviews
- oxio Help Centre: activation, shipping and equipment fees
- oxio: Internet plans and FAQ
- oxio: Moving FAQ (provinces served)
Researched by Simon. Last checked: . Facts are checked against the linked sources on the date shown. Prices and policies change, so confirm with the provider before you decide. Opinions are ours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Switching From Beanfield
The practical stuff, answered.
oxio sells in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, over Cogeco, Vidéotron or Rogers cable depending on the area. It isn't available in Atlantic Canada. Enter your address on oxio's site to see the plans at your exact address.
Get Your Free Monthoxio lists $0 for activation, installation and shipping, and lends you the modem at no charge. What you may owe Beanfield depends on your current agreement, so check its end date and any equipment you need to return.
Get Your Free MonthUsually just a few days from signup to being online. Keep your Beanfield service active until oxio is confirmed working, then cancel — that avoids any gap in your internet.
Get Your Free MonthReturn it through Beanfield's own process once you've cancelled — oxio ships you its own equipment regardless, so there's no overlap or workaround needed.
Get Your Free MonthReady to leave Beanfield behind?
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