About Altima Telecom

If you’re looking to avoid paying sky-high prices for your internet every month, Altima may have what you’re after. The company has a range of plans for you to choose from, and the perks that come with the plans are nothing to scoff at.

In this article, we’ll give you all the relevant details about Altima’s internet plans and help you decide if one of them suits you.

Which Regions Does Altima Serve?

You can subscribe to Altima if you’re a resident of one of the following five Canadian provinces:

• Manitoba
• British Columbia
• Alberta
• Ontario
• Quebec

These are the only places served by Altima at this time, and your location affects the price of your internet plan.

In general, the internet speeds range from 15 to 750 Mbps and the prices start at $30.00 per month. Also, all provinces allow you to go month to month or with a yearly plan. Moreover, there are no rental or activation fees, as is common with other providers, and you get one month of free internet when you subscribe for a full year anywhere.

What Internet Plans Does Altima Have?

Here’s an overview of all Altima internet plans available, grouped by province:

INTERNET SPEED	MONTHLY PRICE (BC)	MONTHLY PRICE (ONTARIO)	MONTHLY PRICE (QUEBEC)	MONTHLY PRICE (ALBERTA)	MONTHLY PRICE (MANITOBA)
10 Mbps	N/A	N/A	$30.00	N/A	N/A
15 Mbps	N/A	$35.00	$36.00	N/A	N/A
25 Mbps	$40.00	$40.00	$40.00	$40.00	N/A
30 Mbps	$44.00	N/A	$44.00	$44.00	$44.00
40 Mbps	N/A	$40.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
50 Mbps	N/A	$40.00	$40.00	N/A	N/A
60 Mbps	N/A	$50.00	$49.00	N/A	N/A
75 Mbps	$50.00	N/A	N/A	$50.00	$50.00
100 Mbps	$59.99	N/A	$50.00	$59.99	N/A
120 Mbps	N/A	$70.00	N/A	N/A	N/A
150 Mbps	$71.00	N/A	N/A	$71.00	$71.00
200 Mbps	N/A	N/A	$75.00	N/A	N/A
300 Mbps	$81.00	N/A	N/A	$81.00	N/A
400 Mbps	N/A	N/A	$80.00	N/A	N/A
750 Mbps	$86.00	N/A	N/A	$86.00	N/A

 

As you can see, the highest internet speed of 750 Mbps is only available in British Columbia and Alberta (at the time of writing).

How Does the Signup Process Work?

Thankfully, Altima’s signup process is relatively straightforward. Here’s what you need to do to subscribe to one of the internet packages:

1. Go to the company’s webpage.
2. Enter your address to see all the plans available in your province.
3. Subscribe to a plan online or reach out to Altima’s customer service to learn more about the available internet plans.
4. Set up an online account using the company’s online portal to manage your internet usage and bills.

What Are the Benefits of Subscribing to Altima?

Here are all the perks coming your way if you decide to purchase one of Altima’s internet plans:

• Unlimited data – You don’t have to pay extra for unlimited data.
• Free activation – A breath of fresh air, Altima doesn’t charge a fee to turn on your internet service initially.
• Monthly plans – The company doesn’t require you to make a long-term commitment. However, as mentioned, you get a free month of internet service if you subscribe for a full year.
• Discounts – Apart from the free month, there are other discounts available for long-term contracts.
• No modem fees – For many of the plans, you don’t have to pay a recurring fee to use Altima’s modem (if you don’t want to invest in your own).
• First-rate technical support – Altima’s customer support is reliable and available in multiple languages.
• Bundles – Altima allows you to combine your home phone, TV, and internet at a discounted rate. You can select a customized plan, depending on the services and the internet plan you’re looking to get. Like the individual internet plans, there are discounts available if you opt for a longer contract for your bundled package.

What Are the Downsides of Subscribing to Altima?

Despite its reliable high-speed internet, Altima isn’t perfect. Here are some potential drawbacks of Altima internet:

• Limited extra features – You don’t get potentially useful features like full-coverage Wi-Fi or security packages.
• Limited Coverage – It’s not available throughout Canada.
• You need multiple devices – For the month-to-month plan, you may have to purchase two devices – a Wi-Fi router and a modem.
• Undisclosed fees – Although not listed on the company’s webpage, Altima might add installation fees for setting up your internet.
• Shipping costs – You may have to cover the shipping cost of the Wi-Fi router, modem, and the rest of the startup package from Altima.

FAQs

How Long Do You Have to Wait Before Altima Activates Your Internet?

Generally, most people wait about 15 days from the moment they apply for Altima internet service. The duration depends on the type of plan chosen, the time of the year, and whether you require a technician to install your internet.

In What Cases Is a Technician Required to Install Your Internet?

This also depends on your location. But typically, Altima will notify you if your area requires a technician’s services and you can set up a date and time window for the installation.

Does Altima Guarantee Your Internet Speed?

The speed that corresponds to your plan isn’t always guaranteed. Several factors can impact the internet speed, such as the distance between your device and the modem and the number of devices using the internet at the same time.

Does Altima Charge a Cancellation Fee?

This depends on the details in your contract. For instance, if you subscribe to Altima under a month-to-month agreement, there are no fees for cancelling your internet service. On the other hand, if you’re on a yearly contract, Altima may charge a certain amount of money for letting you out of the contract.             

Conclusion

Altima is one of the best alternatives to the top 3 Providers in Canada, it has plenty of features to make up for any deficiencies.

The prices for all its plans are affordable, notwithstanding your location. The internet speed also has reasonably high ceilings, especially if you’re a resident of British Columbia or Alberta. Finally, you can expect plenty of enticing discounts and top-class customer support.

These are all valid reasons you should give Altima a try if nothing just to see if it’s right for you.