Hi guys,
New to the forum. I need some guidance.
I switched from Videotron during the holidays. I live in the Laval (Ste-Rose) area. I signed up for Fibe 16 (+TV + Phone). When the technician came, they said maximum speed I can have is 3.5 - 4.5 Mbps, due to the distance to the switcher box. Two years until I get the next gen (Fiber Optic) in the area, according to the install tech.
I need at least 10Mbps internet connection for my job.

Soooooooo.... they promised something to get my business, and now I'm screwed.

What can I do?????

Thanks in advanced.

If their speed check tells you it is 4 Mbps call in and report that you are not getting what you are paying for and want something done. I had issues where I was not getting my download speed using the Bell Check (http://www.bell.ca/speedcheckup). Everytime I complained they increased my cap. Then the modem started dropping connectivity to the Bell network and the internet. They sent a tech who installed a DSL filter in my basement and used the modem jack on it as well as an existing cable to connect my modem. My phones were connected to another jack on the filter effectively separating modem communications from the phones. That did not solve the issue. The second tech they sent heard of the issues I was having and that the DSL splitter was installed and he stated that it was probably the DSLAM. Your issue may not be the same but the complaint is the same. Your not getting the speed you pay for! If Bell cannot do something to make things better then cancel and refuse to pay the cancellation fee as you were not getting the proper service. I know someone in Montreal who had slow speed and Bell installed a dry loop for him at no charge.

Bell only promises "up to ?Mbps." It's common practice for Bell to not provide the full speed but bill consumers as if it was delivered. (Fraudulent, maybe, but a lot of consumers don't know the difference.) It's up to you to cancel within the allowed time frame. That's 10 days in Ontario but may be different in other provinces. If you don't cancel, Bell will try to hold you to the full term of the contract. Your only options are to try another provider or move to a location where Bell can provide the full speed.

If they did not have the fiber to the node in your area then they should not have offered you the service. Keep calling tech support and ask to speak to a manager and threaten to cancel. Make sure they exhaust all possibilities. You should not be paying for 16M when you are getting 4.