Eastlink Speed Test - Check Your Eastlink Internet Speed
Test your Eastlink internet speed in Canada
www.eastlink.caEastlink is Atlantic Canada's largest regional cable and internet provider, serving 500,000 customers across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. Eastlink offers cable speeds up to 1 Gbps and fiber up to 1.5 Gbps. Test your Eastlink connection to measure actual download, upload, and latency performance.
About Eastlink
Eastlink, founded in 1971 as a small cable TV company, has grown to become Atlantic Canada's dominant regional telecommunications provider. A subsidiary of Bragg Communications Inc. and still family-owned, Eastlink is headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The company serves approximately 500,000 internet customers across all four Atlantic provinces, with additional service areas in Northern Ontario and parts of Alberta. Eastlink operates hybrid fiber-coax cable infrastructure with DOCSIS 3.1 technology and is expanding fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) in select markets. Eastlink also operates Eastlink Wireless, a regional mobile carrier.
Eastlink Plans and Services
Eastlink offers several internet plans across different technologies and price points.
Eastlink internet plans range from $75 to $135 per month. Internet 100 offers 100 Mbps at $75, Internet 200 delivers 200 Mbps at $85, and Internet 400 provides 400 Mbps at $95. Gigabit options include 1 Gig at $115 using DOCSIS 3.1 cable and 1.5 Gig symmetrical fiber at $135 where available.
All plans include unlimited data and WiFi equipment. Eastlink also offers television service, home phone, and Eastlink Wireless mobile plans with regional coverage.
Eastlink Internet Plans
| Plan | Speed | Price | Features |
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| Internet 100 cable | 100 Mbps | $75/month |
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| Internet 200 cable | 200 Mbps | $85/month |
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| Internet 400 cable | 400 Mbps | $95/month |
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| Internet 1 Gig cable | 1000 Mbps | $115/month |
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| Fibre 1.5 Gig fiber | 1500 Mbps | $135/month |
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Prices and availability may vary by location. Contact Eastlink for current offers.
Mobile Data Settings
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Run a free speed test to check if Eastlink delivers the speeds you are paying for. Test during peak evening hours for the most realistic results. Compare your results against Eastlink advertised speeds above.
Eastlink Speed Test FAQ
How fast is Eastlink internet?
Eastlink internet offers speeds from 100 Mbps to 1.5 Gbps depending on your plan and technology. Cable plans using DOCSIS 3.1 deliver up to 1 Gbps download with upload speeds between 10-50 Mbps. Eastlink fiber where available offers symmetrical 1.5 Gbps speeds with matching upload and download. Cable speeds may vary during peak evening hours. Run a speed test to verify your actual Eastlink connection performance.
Where is Eastlink available?
Eastlink provides internet service throughout Atlantic Canada including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. The company also serves select communities in Northern Ontario and parts of Alberta. Eastlink does not serve Quebec, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba. Coverage varies by community, so check eastlink.ca with your address to confirm availability and available speed tiers in your area.
How do I test my Eastlink speed?
Use the speed test tool on this page to measure your Eastlink download speed, upload speed, and ping latency. For accurate results, connect directly to the Eastlink modem or gateway using an ethernet cable rather than WiFi. Cable speeds can fluctuate during peak hours between 7pm and 11pm when neighbors share bandwidth. Close streaming applications before testing. The test takes approximately 30 seconds.
How does Eastlink compare to Bell Fibe in Atlantic Canada?
Eastlink uses cable technology with DOCSIS 3.1 while Bell Fibe uses fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) where available. Eastlink offers competitive download speeds up to 1 Gbps but lower upload speeds around 10-50 Mbps. Bell Fibe offers symmetrical speeds up to 1.5 Gbps where fiber is deployed. Eastlink often has better coverage in rural Atlantic communities while Bell fiber is concentrated in urban areas. Pricing is similar, so compare specific plans available at your address.