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Techman224 · 2010-02-07, 07:02 PM

I am looking for the fastest ISP in Winnipeg, other than MTS/Shaw. I am looking at VOI Networks, and they seem to have residential plans, with symmetrical internet. Also they are the fastest ISP on speedtest.net in Manitoba. Is there anyone else that I should know of?

cloudstrife46 · 2010-02-07, 11:09 PM

VOI Networks' speed is nuts, that upload and bandwidth cap is nice for the price. It seems to be DSL so it gives me some concern but I would try them as they promise low latency and they seem different than your average poor DSL ISP. From experience I have to say Shaw still wins with speed AND latency, MTS.. just stay far far away from.

Hell after I looked at VOI Networks' plans I looked at my bank account balance

Macman · 2010-02-08, 12:59 AM

Out of pure curiosity, does that mean they lease lines (or whatever it's called) from MTS then? I can't see any other way to service residential customers other than Shaw or MTS lines.

cloudstrife46 · 2010-02-08, 02:16 AM

Possible they lease lines from both companies, going by the speeds and prices it looks like its FTTP but yet they said it uses phone lines, perhaps using Shaw's (or even their own fiber line?) line to your building then changes to phone wires to the modem. I will find out more tomorrow as I am definately phoning them for info.

It can't just be all MTS' line I just don't see how their lines (even the DSLAMs) can cope with those speeds, especially on the upstream.

Battery360 · 2010-02-18, 11:54 PM

I'm also interested in their service but I just can't get ahold of them!
I called and sent email none of which were replied to. I really don't feel like driving to their office on portage

Techman224 · 2010-02-22, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battery360

I'm also interested in their service but I just can't get ahold of them!
I called and sent email none of which were replied to. I really don't feel like driving to their office on portage

I have tried the same thing too, the person on the phone only takes a message, and no email reply. Where are they?

tux · 2010-02-24, 06:51 PM

What speeds are they offering? From the information I have, the fastest residential internet speeds in Winnipeg are as follows:

Shaw Nitro (100/5) for $149 (bundled rate)
MTS Lightning Bolt at 32/2 $84 (requires MTS TV, bandwidth shared with TV)
MTS Lightning Super Max 25/2 $99 (requires MTS TV)
Shaw Warp at 25/2 $99 (bundled rate)

The only other residential providers I'm aware of, are the cell phone companies (through the phone or mobile internet stick) ; however, their speeds are much lower than 25 Mbps down, and I've never heard of VOI Networks

Dr.Dave · 2010-02-25, 09:45 AM

Since tux posted the info above, I thought I'd make a couple of corrections.

MTS Lightning Super Max does not require you to order MTS TV. You have to be "eligible for the MTS Ultimate TV". In other words it runs on the same VDSL2/fiber-optic infrastructure as Ultimate TV.

Following are the correct prices:

Shaw Nitro 100/5 $157.95 ($149 bundled)
MTS Lightning Bolt 32/2 $84.95 (bandwidth shared with MTS TV)
MTS Lightning Super Max 25/2 $99.95
Shaw Warp 25/2 $104.95 ($96 bundled)

MTS bundle discounts start at $10/month.

re: VOI Networks. It looks like they only provide service to a few of the larger downtown apartment buildings. If they provide service to your building they have probably already contacted you. If you have never heard from them you are probably not eligible.

Battery360 · 2010-03-29, 11:51 AM

I've tried calling Voi Networks several times only to have my call redirected to some other call center. Does anyone have a direct number to a sales rep? I just want to know if they offer service in my area.

Darkman00 · 2010-10-05, 01:58 AM

Look for the Info at this page maybe:

http://www.voinetworks.ca/contact.html

Here are their services / plans, by the way:

http://www.voinetworks.ca/services.html

Not sure how recent is that info there.. - on the bottom of the page there it says:

"Copyright © 2006 VOI Networks INC."

Which doesn't mean of course that those plans' prices are for 2006

Mozza · 2010-10-05, 11:01 PM

FYI - Shaw "Nitro" plan maxes out at 40MB/s in Winnipeg.

Darkman00 · 2010-10-06, 01:47 AM

ya.. i know..

isn't it supposed to be 100MB/s actually (in Winnipeg) per their ad there?

dm_4u · 2010-10-07, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkman00

Look for the Info at this page maybe:

http://www.voinetworks.ca/contact.html

Here are their services / plans, by the way:

http://www.voinetworks.ca/services.html

Not sure how recent is that info there.. - on the bottom of the page there it says:

"Copyright © 2006 VOI Networks INC."

Which doesn't mean of course that those plans' prices are for 2006

So...I e-mailed them yesterday...here is their (very quick) response:

Hi XXXX,

We provide business service throughout Winnipeg.

Residential is limited to specific condos and apartments.

Thanks,
Richard Jones
Voi Networks Inc.

2010-02-07, 07:02 PM	#1
Techman224 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 56	Fastest ISP in Winnipeg I am looking for the fastest ISP in Winnipeg, other than MTS/Shaw. I am looking at VOI Networks, and they seem to have residential plans, with symmetrical internet. Also they are the fastest ISP on speedtest.net in Manitoba. Is there anyone else that I should know of?

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2010-02-07, 11:09 PM	#2
cloudstrife46 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 24	VOI Networks' speed is nuts, that upload and bandwidth cap is nice for the price. It seems to be DSL so it gives me some concern but I would try them as they promise low latency and they seem different than your average poor DSL ISP. From experience I have to say Shaw still wins with speed AND latency, MTS.. just stay far far away from. Hell after I looked at VOI Networks' plans I looked at my bank account balance

2010-02-08, 12:59 AM	#3
Macman Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 469	Out of pure curiosity, does that mean they lease lines (or whatever it's called) from MTS then? I can't see any other way to service residential customers other than Shaw or MTS lines.

2010-02-08, 02:16 AM	#4
cloudstrife46 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 24	Possible they lease lines from both companies, going by the speeds and prices it looks like its FTTP but yet they said it uses phone lines, perhaps using Shaw's (or even their own fiber line?) line to your building then changes to phone wires to the modem. I will find out more tomorrow as I am definately phoning them for info. It can't just be all MTS' line I just don't see how their lines (even the DSLAMs) can cope with those speeds, especially on the upstream.

2010-02-18, 11:54 PM	#5
Battery360 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4	I'm also interested in their service but I just can't get ahold of them! I called and sent email none of which were replied to. I really don't feel like driving to their office on portage

2010-02-24, 06:51 PM	#7
tux Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 757	What speeds are they offering? From the information I have, the fastest residential internet speeds in Winnipeg are as follows: Shaw Nitro (100/5) for $149 (bundled rate) MTS Lightning Bolt at 32/2 $84 (requires MTS TV, bandwidth shared with TV) MTS Lightning Super Max 25/2 $99 (requires MTS TV) Shaw Warp at 25/2 $99 (bundled rate) The only other residential providers I'm aware of, are the cell phone companies (through the phone or mobile internet stick) ; however, their speeds are much lower than 25 Mbps down, and I've never heard of VOI Networks

2010-02-25, 09:45 AM	#8
Dr.Dave Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 4,718	Since tux posted the info above, I thought I'd make a couple of corrections. MTS Lightning Super Max does not require you to order MTS TV. You have to be "eligible for the MTS Ultimate TV". In other words it runs on the same VDSL2/fiber-optic infrastructure as Ultimate TV. Following are the correct prices: Shaw Nitro 100/5 $157.95 ($149 bundled) MTS Lightning Bolt 32/2 $84.95 (bandwidth shared with MTS TV) MTS Lightning Super Max 25/2 $99.95 Shaw Warp 25/2 $104.95 ($96 bundled) MTS bundle discounts start at $10/month. re: VOI Networks. It looks like they only provide service to a few of the larger downtown apartment buildings. If they provide service to your building they have probably already contacted you. If you have never heard from them you are probably not eligible.

2010-03-29, 11:51 AM	#9
Battery360 Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4	I've tried calling Voi Networks several times only to have my call redirected to some other call center. Does anyone have a direct number to a sales rep? I just want to know if they offer service in my area.

2010-10-05, 01:58 AM	#10
Darkman00 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 491	Look for the Info at this page maybe: http://www.voinetworks.ca/contact.html Here are their services / plans, by the way: http://www.voinetworks.ca/services.html Not sure how recent is that info there.. - on the bottom of the page there it says: "Copyright © 2006 VOI Networks INC." Which doesn't mean of course that those plans' prices are for 2006

2010-10-05, 11:01 PM	#11
Mozza Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 997	FYI - Shaw "Nitro" plan maxes out at 40MB/s in Winnipeg.

2010-10-06, 01:47 AM	#12
Darkman00 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 491	ya.. i know.. isn't it supposed to be 100MB/s actually (in Winnipeg) per their ad there?