Ebox vs Novus — at a glance
| Feature | Ebox | Novus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (500 Mbps) | ~$55/mo | ~$65–80/mo | Ebox |
| Contract | No contract | No contract | Tie |
| Network | Cable | Fibre (FTTH in Vancouver) | Novus |
| Equipment | Included free | Included | Tie |
| New customer saving | Up to $25 (OR181) | No public referral code | Ebox |
| Coverage | BC-wide | Metro Vancouver mainly | Ebox |
Prices approximate — June 2026.
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Pricing compared
Novus pricing typically runs $65–80/month for 500 Mbps in Vancouver. Ebox offers comparable download speeds for ~$55/month — a saving of $10–25/month. New customers save $25 on their first month with code OR181.
Contracts & flexibility
Both Ebox and Novus are month-to-month with no contracts. Novus's fibre network in Metro Vancouver offers symmetrical upload speeds — a genuine advantage for power users. For typical download-focused households, Ebox's lower price and BC-wide coverage are the deciding factors.
Who should choose Ebox vs Novus?
Choose Ebox if you…
- Live outside Metro Vancouver
- Want lowest price for BC internet
- Want the $25
Choose Novus if you…
- Live in Metro Vancouver and want local fibre
- Need symmetrical upload speeds
- Already a satisfied Novus customer
Save $25 switching to Ebox — code OR181
Ebox offers referral code OR181 for $25 off your first month. No contract. Equipment included free.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ebox available in BC? +
Yes. Ebox is available across British Columbia. Use code OR181 to save $25 on your first month.
Is Novus better than Ebox? +
Novus offers premium fibre in Metro Vancouver with symmetrical speeds. Ebox is cheaper ($10–25/month less) and available across more of BC. For most BC households, Ebox's price is the better value.
Does Novus have a referral code? +
Is Novus cheaper than Ebox? +
Novus is primarily available in BC. Ebox is available in Quebec and Ontario. Where both operate, pricing is competitive. New Ebox customers save $25 with code OR181.
Can I get Ebox instead of Novus? +
If you live in Quebec or Ontario where Ebox operates, it is likely a better value than Novus. New Ebox customers save $25 with code OR181.
Novus does not offer a publicly shareable referral code. The best live Canadian internet referral code is Ebox OR181 — $25 on your first month.
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