Internet options near UdeS
The neighborhoods around UdeS, especially in the Mont-Bellevue district, are heavily populated by students. Vidéotron provides the main cable infrastructure, while Bell offers fibre and DSL services.
Students looking to save money often turn to resellers like oxio, which operates on the robust Vidéotron network. This means you get the same stability as the big provider but with a more student-friendly price tag and better terms.
The trimester schedule of UdeS, with its frequent co-op placements (stages), makes traditional 12 or 24-month contracts a bad fit. oxio's no-contract model allows students to have internet when they are in Sherbrooke for a study term and cancel it penalty-free when they leave for a co-op term elsewhere.
Whether you're in a shared apartment on Rue Galt Ouest or a studio in Rock Forest, reliable cable internet is widely available.
★ Why UdeS students choose oxio
Co-op friendly flexibility. The defining feature of UdeS is the co-op program. oxio's month-to-month service is the only logical choice for students who might change cities every 4 months.
Affordable pricing. Rent in Sherbrooke is reasonable, and your internet should be too. oxio offers transparent pricing that fits a student budget better than the limited-time promos of major telcos.
All-inclusive hardware. The modem and eero 6 router are included, so you don't need to buy equipment or pay extra rental fees on top of your plan.
Bilingual service. oxio offers full support in both English and French, which is perfect for the diverse student body at UdeS.
Local notes
- ✓The Mont-Bellevue area is hilly, but cable infrastructure provides consistent coverage regardless of terrain.
- ✓Many students live in the expanding apartment complexes near the Health Campus; these are well-served.
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- ✓Moving for a stage? Cancel your service online instantly. No need to call retention departments.
- ✓Split the cost of a 100 Mbps or 400 Mbps plan with roommates for ultra-cheap per-person internet.
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Before you switch checklist
- Check if your current contract has an end date or cancellation fee
- Note when your current billing cycle ends
- Confirm oxio availability at your address
- Review the total monthly cost including taxes and fees
- Understand equipment requirements (modem, router)
- Plan for potential service gap during transition
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This is ideal for UdeS co-op students. Cancel when you leave for your stage and sign up again when you return. No penalties.
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Last reviewed: January 2026