oxio vs. Bravo Telecom
Bravo Telecom is a Montreal independent selling contract-free internet in Quebec since 2008. Both are contract-free; oxio adds $0 setup and a modem lent at no charge.
Published · Updated : Added sourced facts, public reviews and complaint data.
What's actually different
- Bravo: independent, Quebec, since 2008
- Both are contract-free with unlimited data
- oxio: $0 activation, installation and shipping, modem lent
A long-running Quebec independent
Bravo Telecom has sold residential internet and phone service in Quebec since 2008, from Montreal [1], with unlimited data and no contract on its plans [2]. It's one of the few genuinely independent names left in the province. To be upfront, oxio isn't independent: Cogeco owns it and runs it as its own brand [4].
There's very little public data on Bravo: no Trustpilot reviews, and no complaints accepted under that name in the CCTS's August 2024 to January 2025 data [3]. That's not a verdict either way, just not much to go on.
Bravo Telecom vs. oxio, sourced
| What | The facts |
|---|---|
| Who owns it | Independent, based in Montreal; residential service in Quebec since 2008. [1] |
| Contract | No contract, unlimited data. [2] |
| Complaints (CCTS, Aug. 2024 – Jan. 2025) | None accepted under that name. [3] |
| oxio's side | Owned by Cogeco, run as its own brand; no term contract; $0 setup; modem lent. [4][5][6] |
Sources
- Wikipédia : Bravo Telecom
- Bravo Telecom: residential internet
- CCTS accepted complaints, Aug. 1, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2025 (data file)
- Cogeco: Cogeco Connexion announces the acquisition of oxio (Feb. 21, 2023)
- oxio Help Centre: activation, shipping and equipment fees
- oxio: Internet plans and FAQ
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 Bravo Telecom
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 Bravo Telecom 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 Bravo Telecom service active until oxio is confirmed working, then cancel — that avoids any gap in your internet.
Get Your Free MonthReturn it through Bravo Telecom'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 Bravo Telecom behind?
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