TL;DR

Most homes in PEI's towns can choose between cable internet and, on some streets, fibre to the home. Rural roads and cottage areas often rely on fixed wireless or satellite. If you're on the Island's cable network, Purple Cow Internet offers 100 Mbps for $60/month, flat, with no contract, unlimited data and a router included. That price doesn't jump after a promo. We also offer TV and home phone in PEI. Check your address to see what's available.

Choosing internet in Prince Edward Island comes down to one thing first: what actually reaches your address. A home in downtown Charlottetown, a subdivision in Stratford and a cottage on the north shore can have completely different options. This guide walks through what's available on the Island, what it costs, and how to pick.

The quick answer

In Charlottetown, Summerside, Stratford, Cornwall and other PEI towns: cable internet is widely available, and fibre to the home reaches some streets. For most households, a 100 Mbps cable plan covers streaming, video calls, gaming and working from home.
If price matters most: Purple Cow's 100 Mbps plan is $60/month and stays $60/month. No promo that expires, no contract.
If you upload a lot (big files, content creation, several people on video calls at once) and fibre reaches your street, fibre's faster upload is worth considering.
Rural roads, farms and cottages: start by checking whether the cable network reaches you. If it doesn't, fixed wireless or satellite internet are the usual options.

What kinds of internet are available in PEI?

Cable internet

Cable is the most widely available wired internet on the Island. It reaches Charlottetown, Summerside and most of PEI's towns, plus many rural roads. Download speeds are fast, up to around 1 Gbps. Upload speeds are much lower, typically 10 to 15 Mbps, which is fine for most households but can feel tight if several people upload or video call at once.

Fibre to the home

Fibre reaches parts of Charlottetown, Stratford, Cornwall and Summerside. Its big advantage is upload speed. Availability varies street by street, so check your exact address.

Fixed wireless and satellite

For homes and cottages that wired networks don't reach, fixed wireless and satellite internet fill the gap. They're slower or pricier than wired internet, but often the only option in parts of rural PEI. If you're weighing satellite, our Purple Cow vs. Starlink guide breaks down the differences.

Purple Cow Internet in PEI

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 PEI, it's simple: if your home can get cable internet, we can get Purple Cow internet to you. 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. There's no 12-month promotional rate that jumps later. We also offer TV and home phone in PEI.

Our Purple Fibre network isn't in PEI yet. It's currently being built neighbourhood by neighbourhood in the Halifax area.

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

In PEI, Purple Cow's 100 Mbps plan is $60 a month in month one and $60 a month in month 36.

How much internet speed do you need?

100 Mbps: enough for most PEI 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 in our guide: How much internet speed do I need?

Internet for PEI cottages and seasonal homes

If you only use a cottage part of the year, a month-to-month plan matters. With Purple Cow there's no contract, so you can start service for the season and cancel when you close up, with no early-termination fee. First, check whether the cable network reaches the cottage. Many shore and rural properties are only covered by fixed wireless or satellite.

How to switch in PEI

Check your address at purplecowinternet.com. If you're switching from another cable provider, setup is often as simple as unplugging the old modem and plugging in ours. You can also book a Purple Cow technician online. 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 PEI?

It depends on your address. In PEI's towns, most homes can get cable internet, and some streets have fibre. If you want low, predictable pricing with no contract, Purple Cow offers 100 Mbps for $60/month on the cable network, with a price that doesn't increase after a promo. In rural areas, fixed wireless or satellite may be the only options.

What is the cheapest internet in PEI?

Purple Cow's 100 Mbps plan is $60/month with no contract, unlimited data and a router included, and the price stays the same every month. Some providers advertise lower introductory prices that increase after 12 months, so compare the regular price, not just the promo price.

Does Purple Cow serve Charlottetown and Summerside?

Yes. If your home in PEI can get cable internet, Purple Cow can get internet, TV and home phone to you. That includes most of Charlottetown, Summerside and PEI's other towns. Check your exact address at purplecowinternet.com.

Is there fibre internet in PEI?

Yes. Fibre to the home reaches parts of Charlottetown, Stratford, Cornwall and Summerside. Availability varies street by street. Purple Cow's own Purple Fibre network is not in PEI yet.

What internet works for a PEI cottage?

If the cable network reaches the cottage, a month-to-month cable plan like Purple Cow's lets you connect for the season with no contract. If not, fixed wireless or satellite internet are the usual options.