oxio vs. Oricom
Oricom, based in Quebec City, is one of the Bell group's brands, so choosing it over Bell keeps you with the same parent. oxio sits outside the Bell group, with $0 setup.
Published · Updated : Added sourced facts, public reviews and complaint data.
What's actually different
- Oricom is in the Bell group
- oxio runs on Vidéotron or Cogeco cable in Quebec
- oxio: no term contract, $0 setup, modem lent
Oricom is in the Bell group
Oricom Internet, based in Quebec City, is listed by the CCTS as one of the Bell group's brands [1]. So in practice, choosing Oricom over Bell keeps you with the same parent company. It's a small brand in complaint terms, with one accepted CCTS complaint from August 2024 to January 2025 [2].
What changes with oxio
oxio is outside the Bell group and runs on rented cable networks, Vidéotron and Cogeco in Quebec [5]. There's no term contract [4], and activation, installation and shipping are $0 with the modem lent [3]. Compare the monthly price at your address, including any equipment line on Oricom's quote.
Sources
- CCTS Annual Report 2024–25: Working with service providers
- CCTS accepted complaints, Aug. 1, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2025 (data file)
- oxio Help Centre: activation, shipping and equipment fees
- oxio: Internet plans and FAQ
- oxio: Ground rules (networks, guarantee, fees)
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 Oricom
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 Oricom 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 Oricom service active until oxio is confirmed working, then cancel — that avoids any gap in your internet.
Get Your Free MonthReturn it through Oricom'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 Oricom behind?
Get your first month free when you sign up with oxio using this referral code.