TL;DR

Internet options in Newfoundland and Labrador depend heavily on where you live. Different cable networks serve different parts of the province, fibre reaches parts of the larger centres, and many rural and remote communities rely on fixed wireless or satellite. In most Newfoundland communities, if your home can get cable internet, Purple Cow can get internet to you: 100 Mbps for $60/month, flat, with no contract, unlimited data and a router included. We also offer TV and home phone. The exception: Purple Cow doesn't currently serve St. John's or Mount Pearl.

Newfoundland and Labrador is a big province with a lot of very different places in it, and internet options change a lot from one town to the next. This guide covers what's available, what it costs, and how to figure out what actually reaches your home.

The quick answer

In St. John's and Mount Pearl: most homes can get cable internet from the area's main cable company, and fibre to the home reaches many neighbourhoods. Purple Cow doesn't currently serve St. John's or Mount Pearl.
Outside the St. John's area, if you can get cable internet: Purple Cow can most likely serve you, and offers 100 Mbps for $60/month with no contract and no price increase after a promo.
If you upload a lot and fibre reaches your street, fibre's faster upload is worth considering.
Rural and remote communities, including much of Labrador: fixed wireless or satellite internet are often the main options.

What kinds of internet are available in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Cable internet

Cable is the most common wired internet in the province, but it isn't one network. The St. John's area is mostly served by one cable network, and many other communities across the province are served by another. Cable download speeds are fast, up to around 1 Gbps. Upload speeds are much lower, typically 10 to 15 Mbps, which works for most households.

Fibre to the home

Fibre reaches parts of St. John's and some other larger centres. Its big advantage is upload speed. Availability varies by street, so check your exact address.

Fixed wireless and satellite

In rural Newfoundland and much of Labrador, wired networks don't reach every home. Fixed wireless and satellite internet are often the main options there. Our Purple Cow vs. Starlink guide explains how satellite compares with wired internet.

Purple Cow Internet in Newfoundland and Labrador

Purple Cow is an independent internet provider based in Nova Scotia, serving more than 40,000 households across Nova Scotia, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador. In Newfoundland, if your home can get cable internet, we can most likely get Purple Cow to you. The exception is St. John's and Mount Pearl, which we don't currently serve. We offer exactly the same plans and prices as in Nova Scotia:

100 Mbps: $60/month
300 Mbps: $80/month
1 Gbps: $99/month

Every plan is month-to-month with no contract, includes a wireless router, has unlimited data, and keeps the same price every month. We also offer TV and home phone in Newfoundland.

Our Purple Fibre network isn't in Newfoundland and Labrador yet. It's currently being built in the Halifax area.

Support is by text or phone at 1-902-800-2660, seven days a week. Purple Cow is the highest-rated internet provider in Canada on Google.

If you can get cable internet in your Newfoundland community, you can most likely get Purple Cow: $60 a month for 100 Mbps, and it stays $60 a month.

How much internet speed do you need?

100 Mbps: enough for most households: 4K streaming, video calls, online school, gaming and working from home.
300 Mbps: bigger households with lots of devices in use at once.
1 Gbps: very heavy users, large downloads, or homes that want plenty of headroom.

More detail: How much internet speed do I need?

How to check and switch

Check your address at purplecowinternet.com. If you already have cable internet, switching is often as simple as unplugging your old modem and plugging in ours. Keep your old service running for a day until the new one is confirmed working, then cancel. More detail: What actually happens when you switch internet providers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best internet provider in Newfoundland?

It depends on your community. In St. John's and Mount Pearl, cable and fibre from the larger providers are the main options. In most other communities, if you can get cable internet, Purple Cow can likely serve you, with 100 Mbps for $60/month with no contract and no promotional price increase. In rural and remote areas, fixed wireless or satellite may be the only options.

Does Purple Cow serve St. John's or Mount Pearl?

Not right now. Purple Cow doesn't currently serve St. John's or Mount Pearl. In most other Newfoundland communities, if you can get cable internet, Purple Cow can likely serve you. Check your exact address at purplecowinternet.com.

What is the cheapest internet in Newfoundland?

Where it's available, Purple Cow's 100 Mbps plan is $60/month with no contract, unlimited data and a router included, and the price doesn't increase after a promo. When comparing, look at the regular monthly price, not just the introductory price.

Can I get internet in Labrador?

Options in Labrador vary a lot by community. Some towns have wired internet, while many remote communities rely on fixed wireless or satellite. Check what's available at your address with each provider.