Easy Guide to Getting Your Dorm Room Connected This School Year
Moving into your dorm room? One of the more important things you’ll want to do is get your space connected. A solid internet connection is crucial for everything from binge-watching your favourite shows to hammering out that last-minute essay. Whether you’re a tech whiz or a total newbie, here’s a no-nonsense guide to getting your […]
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Prime Day 2024: Benefits of Home Phone
Whether you need a phone for daily use, a backup for emergencies, or a dedicated line for your home office, Prime Day is the ideal opportunity to add Start.ca Home Phone! Amazon Prime Best Seller for Home Phone The VTech 2 Handset Cordless Phones are perfect for your digital phone setup. This top-rated phone system combines functionality, reliability, and […]
Prime Day 2024: Unbeatable Deals to Transform Your TV Entertainment Experience
Prime Day is right around the corner on July 16-17, and it’s the perfect time to enhance your home entertainment setup. We’ve rounded up some fantastic gadgets that will seamlessly sync with Start TV and Stream+, so you can elevate your viewing experience. Right now, Start TV starts at only $10, and Start.ca customers can […]
How to Score the Best Deals this Black Friday
Welcome, savvy shoppers! With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to gear up for the biggest shopping event of the year: Black Friday. At Start.ca, we understand the thrill of a good deal, and we’re here as your shopping sidekick, so you can score those epic savings without breaking a sweat! Start […]
Prime Day Deals 2023: Elevate Your Entertainment with Start TV!
Snag Devices Compatible with Start TV this Prime Day With these awesome gadgets below we’re about to take your entertainment game to a whole new level, and guess what? Amazon’s Prime Day is set for October 10th! That means you’ll likely find sweet deals on devices that’ll seamlessly sync with Start TV. Let the fun […]
Making Your Home Future-Friendly: The Best Smart Home Devices for 2023
LIMITED-TIME OFFER: lock-in incredible deals on our internet! A Guide to Smart Home Essentials Hey there, friends! Guess what? The idea of a “smart home” isn’t just for sci-fi movies anymore. Thanks to the internet, it is now totally achievable, affordable, and can make your life a whole lot easier. Plus, with Amazon Prime Day […]
How Start.ca Fibre Internet is Improving the Gaming Experience
Hey gamers! Are you tired of lag ruining your gaming experience? Say goodbye to slow downloads, frustrating lags, and disrupted connections. It’s time to level up your gameplay with Start.ca – now with 1 Gigabit fibre internet available for only $60! 🎮 Unleash Warp Speed with Symmetrical Downloads and Uploads First of all, speed is […]
Start.ca Reaches Major Milestone: Over 20,000 Homes Now Connected to Fibre Internet
Connecting Communities in London, St Thomas, and Beyond We’re excited to share with you all that Start.ca, your Friendly Internet Provider, has achieved a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to bring reliable and high speed internet to London Ontario and surrounding areas. We’ve successfully connected over 20,000 homes to our state-of-the-art fibre network, and […]
Supercharged Internet Speed: Unlocking the Power of 100 Mbps
Read how you can say goodbye to buffering, slow downloads, and frustrating lag, through the power and affordability of 100 Mbps! Are you tired of the overwhelming options when choosing an internet plan? Why pay extra for 1.5 Gbps internet speeds when you’re unsure what connectivity you need for a seamless online experience? Well, we […]
Going Above and Beyond: 2021 Inspire Awards
When is the last time that you’ve thought about what truly inspires you? Certainly, you’ve seen things or met people that have sparked some sort of passion, dri…
Need Help Following the CRTC’s Ever-Changing Stance on Access Rates? This might help.
For those of you who don’t live and breathe internet regulatory news like we do, the CRTC stands for…
Your Back-to-Campus Internet Tech Checklist
If you’re a student who is moving for college or university this year, getting your internet requirements sorted out before school starts is essential!
Want to Keep Internet Prices Fair? Here’s How You Can Help Overturn the Recent CRTC Decision
The CRTC recently opted to reverse its own 2019 regulatory decision to implement lower internet access rates in Canada. We’re pushing back to have the decision overturned, but we need your help. For more information on what this decision may mean for you and how we can all help fight it, read on.
Start Digital Home Phone… it’s the talk of the town.
Start’s Digital Home Phone is not your grandfather’s home phone. It’s anything but. In fact, it’ll future-proof how you communicate. Here’s everything you need to know.
The GREEN Program with Start.ca
Start.ca has partnered with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority to help teach kids about the environment.
Our team inspires us – meet the winners of the Inspire Awards 2020
We are incredibly grateful for the team that we get to work with each day. They are the friendly faces behind our friendly brand, who reflect our values as a company – friendly, honest, reliable smart, forward and involved.
Top 5 Tips for Improving Your Wi-Fi Right Now
If your Wi-Fi connection isn’t up to snuff, it can be super frustrating just to get simple things done.
Rest easy friends, we’re internet experts and we’re here to help! Check out these few simple things you can do RIGHT NOW to try and improve your home Wi-Fi connection without spending any money.
Start Talk Episode 20 – How Does the Internet Work?
In episode 20 of Start Talk, we ask CEO Pete Rocca how the internet actually works!
2020 And Your Internet Experience Just Got A Little Smoother
Even Internet Services Providers struggled through 2020. But as the year draws to a close, we reflect on how all of us banded together and how it made Start.ca stronger.
Start.ca and CHF Join Forces: Proof That a Change of Providers Can Change a Life
What you stand for determines who stands with you – especially when we’re all forced to stand at least 6 feet apart. That’s why we’re standing side-by-side with Children’s Health Foundation to support children’s health.
Start.ca Unveils New Installations at London International Airport
We’re thrilled to unveil our new larger than life living wall and loading bridge artwork, which can be seen and enjoyed at the London International Airport.
Amazon Fire TV with Start.ca
You can now enjoy Start TV directly on your Amazon Fire TV Device. You’ll still need at least one set-top box, but now you can watch Start TV on multiple TVs using your Amazon Fire TV hardware.
What is Fibre Internet?
Fibre is a new internet technology that can offer faster speeds than anything else that came before it! But what is fibre? What other benefits does it offer? And why it is the best internet technology out there?
Start.ca’s community involvement from the sales perspective
Londoners not only love supporting local businesses and the community, they also share a unique sense of pride in their city. To understand my perspective about Start.ca, I want to give you little background on myself.
We care what you think – Net Promoter Score
Start.ca launches a new program to better understand our customers and improve their customer experience.
The Start.ca Fibre Construction Process
What does it take to build a revolutionary new network of fibre internet infrastructure in London? Here’s what you can expect during an underground fibre-to-the-home-build with Start.ca.
IPTV? Legal or Illegal?
Regulated IPTV services like StartTV, adhere to broadcasting laws, are completely legal but that’s not always the case…
Why London businesses are going local for internet
For business owners, we understand that great local customer service alone isn’t enough when it comes to selecting an internet provider. At the end of the day, your business needs fast speeds, reliable connectivity, room to scale and grow, and additional advanced services available.
What companies are looking for in a new hire
Are you looking for a new job? We understand that can be a stressful time and we want to help. So we?ve turned to our hiring gurus here at Start.ca who have put together a blog post that outlines what companies (like ours) look for when hiring.
Start.ca adopts flexible work environment in wake of pandemic
Start.ca is paving the way for work/life balance in the professional field with our new flexible work initiative. This isn’t about transforming to a ‘Work From Home Company’ where we don’t see each other but realizing work can be done at both home and at the office.
A COVID-19 Update from Start.ca
In our first ever socially distant episode of Start Talk, we discuss how Start.ca has been affected by COVID-19
The Start.ca Story
From humble beginnings in a spare bedroom to pioneering fibre internet in London. This is the story of Start.ca.
Start Talk Episode 18 – What is a Mesh Router?
In this episode of Start Talk we will discuss what a mesh router is and how it’s different from a modem. Pete and Sarah will give you exclusive information on what a Mercku system is and why you would need it.
Start Talk Episode 17 – Start TV, CRTC, Hardware and Public WiFi
In this episode of Start Talk we cover all the updates you’ve been looking for! Pete and Sarah will update you on Start TV, CRTC pricing decision, when you should upgrade your internet hardware, and the risks of using Public WiFi.
10 Tips for Hiding Your Modem
DIY tips to keep the tech you love hidden in plain sight.
What Community Means to Me by Janet Smith
As we prepare for the upcoming Continental Cup, of which we are the Community and Stage Sponsors for, I stopped to reflect on what these sponsorship’s really mean.
Start.ca Presents London Comic Con 2019
All your London Comic Con 2019 recap information here! Right from the doors opening to closing remarks!
London Knights player SURPRISE practice
We invited a local, London Atom MD hockey team to hockey practice at Budweiser Gardens… and we had a little surprise up our sleeves.
The Trews Rock the Lunchroom at Start.ca
The Trews preforming an exclusive acoustic set LIVE at Start.ca?s Lunchroom.
More speed upgrades, and lower prices!
More Start.ca internet plans are getting even better, with prices going down and speeds going up!
Improved Internet Prices and Speeds!
Start.ca to offer improved internet prices and speeds following critical CRTC decision.
Start Talk Episode 16 – Putting Darryl to the Test
Start.ca co-founder Darryl Olthoff is back in the Start Talk hot seat, and we put him to the test to see if he can name all of the company’s core values.
Did you get a suspicious call from your “ISP”?
Did you receive a suspicious sounding phone call from “your internet service provider?”. Here’s some advice on what to listen for, and what to do about it.
Happy #NationalSelfieDay!
We’re using #NationalSelfieDay to show what happens inside (and outside) the halls of Start.ca!
Start Talk Episode 15 – Let’s meet Darryl Olthoff!
This week we had someone brand new in the Start Talk hot seat. Please welcome Start.ca co-founder, Darryl Olthoff!
Start.ca proud to be a part of 2019 Juno Awards
The biggest names in Canadian music were in London this weekend for the 2019 JUNO Awards, and guess what? Start.ca was part of the fun!
PIN code security is here
Keeping your Start.ca account secure is extremely important to us, so as of March 1st, 2019 we’re implementing a PIN code system to help prevent potential security issues.
Start Talk Ep.14 – New Start TV feature now available
It’s episode 14 of Start Talk, and Sarah and Pete are talking about a new Start TV feature, faster upload speeds and more!
Start Talk Episode 13 – Start TV is here!
Start TV is here, and now that it’s been available for a couple weeks we thought we’d answer some of the questions that are being asked the most about this brand new service.
Start Talk Episode 12 – Our Biggest Start TV Update Yet!
Will Start TV have a PVR option? What channels and packages (and theme packs) will be offered? Plus, what it looks like, and more!
Start Talk Episode 11 – Start TV Availability, Gigabit Speeds, and Start.ca Culture!
It’s a brand new Start Talk. On this episode? Sarah and Pete discuss where you’ll be able to get our upcoming IPTV service Start TV. They also run head-on into the realm of rising internet speeds, talk Start Culture and more.
Start Talk Episode 10 – Big Start TV update, GDPR, a new host and more!
It’s a brand new Start Talk, featuring our brand new host, Sarah! On this episode? Sarah and Pete discuss the challenges of starting an ISP, the GDPR and a humongous update on Start TV (our upcoming IPTV service).
Start Talk Episode 8: Does Start.ca throttle plus a big Start TV update
Does Start.ca throttle customers? CEO Peter Rocca answers that question, plus provides a huge update on Start TV.
Reducing your tech carbon foot print this Earth Day
There’s a lot you can do to reduce your impact on the environment, including when it comes to technology.
Start Talk Episode 6: Our move, net neutrality, FTTH and Start TV
Joining Aaron for Start Talk episode 6 is the CEO, Pete Rocca! Pete and Aaron talk about Start’s recent move to 1-700 York Street, net neutrality, fibre to the home (FTTH) and end with an update on Start TV.
International Women’s Day 2018
This year International Women’s Day urges everyone to #PressforProgress.
Start Talk Episode 7: FairPlay Canada, animal control and unlimited internet
Aaron and Pete are back for Start Talk episode 7, where they talk about the FairPlay Canada proposal, animal control and whether Start’s unlimited internet is truly unlimited.
Start.ca London Sports Celebrity Dinner 2018
They shoot… they score! TVCC the real winners at a night full of trailblazers and future stars.
Start.ca moves to 700 York Street
As of January 8, Start.ca has moved into its new (temporary) headquarters at 700 York Street in London.
Start.ca presents New Year’s Eve in the Park
Frozen family fun caps off a year of #Canada150 events, at Start.ca New Year’s Eve in the Park.
Start Talk Episode 5: Customer experience edition
Joining Aaron for Start Talk episode 5 is the director of our Service Desk, Al Uniac! Al and Aaron talk about customer experience, and what that means here at Start.ca.
Start Talk Episode 4: More about Start TV
Aaron and Pete are back to answer your questions about Start TV, fibre internet and what happens when an installation doesn’t go exactly as planned.
London Comic Con 2017
Start.ca presents another funbelievable London Comic Con #519ComicCon brought in all the weird and
Start Talk Episode 3: A few fibre questions
The topic of the day is fibre internet, so sit down with our CEO Peter Rocca and Marketing Director Aaron Thomas as they again wade through the wide world of the web.
Airshow London 2017 and the Start.ca Kidszone
Airshow London was back at it this past weekend, and we were there to do our part by presenting the Start.ca Kidszone!
Start Talk Episode 2: Start TV
Enjoy another sit down with Start.ca CEO Peter Rocca, as he answers all of your Start TV related questions!
Supplies for students, with a smile
Start.ca recently participated in a school supply drive for students, to help ensure that every child in need starts their school year year off right.
What download speed do you actually need?
Ever wonder just how fast an internet connection you need for your home? We’ve got just the guide to help you decide…
What is private browsing?
Private browsing is a handy feature available on every modern browser that helps you keep sensitive information like web history and log-ins private, see how to use and enable it?
Find your home wi-fi password
So you have set up your router from way back when and chose a long, secure password. Now you have got a new device that you need to add and can’t remember the password no matter how hard you try.
What is phishing, and how to avoid common scams
We’ve probably seen a simple phishing scheme, but as phishing gets more sophisticated, we’ve put together a guide to help you spot and avoid these fraudulent emails.
8 Common network jargons explained
Yes, techies throw around a lot of jargon, and we know when you start reading an instruction manual that’s filled with acronyms like SSID, Mbps & Gbps, your eyes start to glaze over.
Everything you need to know about two-factor authentication
Still wish there was more you could do to protect your personal information? Time to talk about the next level of Internet security.
What is cloud storage and do I need it?
The cloud is all around us and powers most of our internet related services. One of the best tools the cloud has given us is cloud storage, and if you’ve always had questions about how it works read on.
5 Router troubleshooting tips
Having your Internet go down is frustrating. Sitting on the phone waiting for support is even worse. While we try our hardest to make sure you talk to a real person right away, here are 5 troubleshooting tips.
Staying safe on public wi-fi networks
Public Wi-Fi networks are great. In coffee shops and hotels, they can be a huge help for keeping us connected. But, public Wi-Fi networks are not nearly as secure as you think…
Yay or nay? Router-modem combo for your home
Is the two-in-one router-modem combo a jack of all trades or master of none?
What makes a good password?
The multitude of passwords we need nowadays can be annoying, but they are key to keeping our personal information safe online.
How much Netflix can I actually watch?
We love Netflix. As the service becomes more and more popular, many of us are moving away from traditional cable subscriptions to watch our favourite shows?
See the year 2015 in search
Every year Google Trends publishes an end-of-year report on the most searched terms. From News Stories to Celebrities, search trends offer unique insights into the things people care about the most.
Get the 411 on keeping your kids safe on the internet
Kids are spending more time on the internet this year than ever before, so it’s only natural to be concerned about them running into trouble online. That’s why we’ve put together this article featuring tips on how to ensure your child’s online experience is safe and happy.
Six useful browser shortcuts
Google Chrome & Firefox have some unique shortcuts that’ll save you a whole bunch of time and effort. Here are 6 we think you’re going to love.
The kid friendly streaming experience
These days, Saturday morning cartoons are becoming anytime, anywhere cartoons. While it’s certainly convenient, we know you also want the best kid-friendly streaming experience possible. So here’s a handy guide.