# oxio vs. Start.ca

Start.ca has a solid reputation as an honest independent, but it's really only an option if you're in Southwestern Ontario. oxio covers a lot more of the country with the same contract-free approach.

## FAQ

### Is oxio available where I currently have Start.ca?
Most likely — oxio rides the same leased cable network as the major providers in your area, so coverage usually isn't the limiting factor. Check by postal code to see the plans available at your exact address.

### Does switching from Start.ca to oxio cost anything?
No signup fee, no shipping charge, no equipment fee. The price you're quoted at checkout is the price on your first bill — nothing extra shows up once you're already a customer.

### How long does switching from Start.ca take?
Usually just a few days from signup to being online. Keep your Start.ca service active until oxio is confirmed working, then cancel — that avoids any gap in your internet.

### What happens to my Start.ca equipment when I switch?
Return it through Start.ca's own process once you've cancelled — oxio ships you its own equipment regardless, so there's no overlap or workaround needed.

## Ready to leave Start.ca behind?
Get your first month free when you sign up with oxio using this referral code.

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Referral code: **TRYOXIO** — [Get your free month](https://order.oxio.ca/?referral=TRYOXIO)