Bell's Shift: What It Means for Virgin Plus Customers
in October, Bell announced it would be discontinuing its Virgin Plus home internet service, leaving many customers uncertain about their future. Initially, teh company stated that it aimed to simplify its internet offerings by ceasing sales of Virgin Plus internet and TV services. However, they did not clarify how this decision would effect current users. Recently, I’ve received numerous inquiries from worried Virgin customers eager to know what lies ahead as Bell prepares to wind down operations.
Key Dates and Changes for Existing Customers
The first major update is that starting January 14,2026,Bell will no longer accept new customers for Virgin Plus internet and TV services in Ontario. However, those residing in Quebec can still access these services without interruption.
If you’re already a customer of Virgin’s internet or TV services in Ontario, there’s good news: your experience won’t change at all. patricia Garcia from Bell confirmed via email that “All current customers can continue to enjoy their services with no impact on their plan, pricing, equipment, billing support or Member Benefits.” This means existing users can breathe a sigh of relief as they won’t face any immediate disruptions.
The Future Focus of Virgin Plus
Looking ahead, Bell plans to shift the focus of virgin Plus towards wireless offerings within Ontario. For those seeking home entertainment options like television and broadband service will need to explore other brands under the Bell umbrella instead.
A Look at Current Internet Plans
As it stands now before the changes take affect in January 2026; here are some home internet plans offered by Virgin Plus in Ontario:
- $59/month for Unlimited 50 – featuring download speeds up to 50Mbps and upload speeds up to 10Mbps.
- $64/month for Unlimited 100 – providing download speeds up to 100Mbps with upload speeds capped at 10Mbps.
- $69/month for Unlimited 300 – offering impressive download speeds reaching up to 300 Mbps alongside upload speeds hitting up to 100 Mbps.
Current offerings from Virgin plus as of January 13th,2026.
Bell's Pricing Compared with Other Options
If you’re considering switching over after January’s changes take place; note that Bell has its own home internet packages starting at $65 per month for a plan offering similar download/upload rates (50 Mbps). Their higher-tier options begin around $80 monthly for faster connections (150 Mbps). Additionally—if you commit through a two-year contract—you could snag a $15 discount on your bill each month!
A Trend Among Major Providers
This move by Bell aligns with recent trends among major telecom companies. In early February last year Rogers quietly phased out Fido's home internet service too—redirecting users toward Rogers’ own broadband solutions instead.
On the flip side is telus which has taken an opposite approach; after acquiring smaller ISPs like Start.ca earlier this year—they began rolling out Koodo-branded home packages back in October!
An Unexpected Twist: Expansion into Western Canada
bell’s proclamation regarding shutting down parts of its business coincided with news about expanding into Western Canada using Telus’ infrastructure—a surprising turn given past resistance against allowing such partnerships! Just last May they fought hard against CRTC regulations permitting Telus access onto their network within Ontario territory!
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