Does Eastlink have data caps?

No. Eastlink does not enforce data caps on any of its internet plans. This is a significant advantage over competitors like Bell (which caps some plans) and is a major selling point for cord-cutters who stream heavily.

Is Eastlink cable or fibre?

Eastlink is primarily a cable (HFC/DOCSIS 3.1) provider. The backbone uses fibre, but the last mile to your home is coaxial cable. Eastlink is also deploying FTTH (fibre-to-the-home) in select new developments. Check your address on eastlink.ca for coverage details.

Eastlink Speed Test — Atlantic Canada's Cable Provider

Eastlink is a privately-owned, family-run telecommunications company that has served Atlantic Canada for over a century. Founded as a cable television operator in Nova Scotia, Eastlink has grown into the primary cable internet alternative to Bell Aliant in the Maritime provinces — Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and parts of Newfoundland.

What makes Eastlink unusual in the Canadian ISP landscape is how it competes: it is national-scale quality from a family-owned company. The Bragg family (headquartered in Halifax) has owned and operated Eastlink since the 1970s, creating a provider that combines genuine local service with DOCSIS 3.1 cable technology.

Eastlink Internet Plans

Plan	Download	Upload	Data Cap
Internet 100	100 Mbps	10 Mbps	None
Internet 200	200 Mbps	20 Mbps	None
Internet 500	500 Mbps	20 Mbps	None
Internet Gig	940 Mbps	50 Mbps	None

No data caps on any plan is Eastlink's quiet competitive advantage. In an era where Xfinity, Mediacom, and even some Bell plans enforce data limits, Eastlink lets you stream, game, and download without worrying about overage charges.

Eastlink vs Bell Aliant — The Atlantic Choice

In the Maritimes, your broadband choice comes down to Eastlink (cable) or Bell Aliant (DSL/fibre). The comparison:

Factor	Eastlink (Cable)	Bell Aliant (DSL/Fibre)
Max Download	940 Mbps	1.5 Gbps (FTTH)
Upload Speed	50 Mbps max	Up to 940 Mbps (FTTH)
Data Caps	None	Some plans capped
Best For	Heavy downloaders	Remote workers needing upload

Canadian ISP Alternatives

Bell/Bell Aliant — Dominant in Atlantic Canada with growing FTTH. Better upload speeds where fibre is available.
Rogers — Available in parts of New Brunswick. Cable competitor.
Telus — Western Canada only. Not available in Atlantic provinces.
SaskTel — Saskatchewan only. Similar crown corporation model.

Eastlink support: Call 1-888-345-1111. Eastlink stores are located across the Maritimes for in-person equipment exchanges and support.