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Network & communicationsArrow vs Starlink.
Arrow fibre and Starlink side by side, from each company's own prices. Checked October 5, 2026.
The short answer.
- More speed for the price, from 200 Mbps up. Arrow's Advanced Fibre is 300 Mbps for $100/month. Starlink's 200 Mbps plan is $115.
- No dish, no clear view of the sky. Fibre comes to your home by cable. Starlink says a tree branch, pole or roof in its dish's view causes intermittent outages.
- Installed by a local technician, with a support desk open 7 days a week at 1-877-701-4050. Starlink is set up by you, except on its $150 Max plan.
- Where Starlink wins: its Residential 100 Mbps plan, $75/month, costs less than Arrow's 100 Mbps fibre ($85), though only in select areas. It has no upfront hardware cost in select areas, and it reaches places Arrow's fibre doesn't.
Plan for plan.
| Compared | Arrow fibre | Starlink |
|---|---|---|
| Around 100 Mbps | Popular Fibre $85/month · 100/20 Mbps | Residential 100 Mbps $75/month · up to 100 Mbps download · select areas only |
| 200 to 300 Mbps | Advanced Fibre $100/month · 300/20 Mbps | Residential 200 Mbps $115/month · up to 200 Mbps download · select areas only |
| Fastest | Premium Fibre $150/month · up to 500/100 Mbps | Residential Max $150/month · up to 400+ Mbps download |
Everything else.
| Compared | Arrow fibre | Starlink |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $65 to $150 | $75 to $150 |
| Download | 50 to 500 Mbps | Up to 100, 200 or 400+ Mbps. Starlink says its speeds are maximums, are not guaranteed, and will be slower during times of congestion. |
| Upload | 20 to 100 Mbps | Not listed on Starlink's plan pages |
| Data | Unlimited, no caps | Unlimited |
| Commitment | No contract | 30-day trial with a full refund. |
| Equipment | Wi-Fi router $10/month or $250; built into the fibre in 15 communities | No upfront hardware cost in select areas; elsewhere you buy the kit. |
| Installation | $250 + GST, by a local Arrow technician; free in some communities | Set up by you; Residential Max includes professional installation |
| What it needs | A fibre line to your home | The dish needs a clear view of the sky: Starlink says a tree branch, pole or roof in the way will cause intermittent outages. |
| Where | 29 Alberta communities with Arrow fibre | Almost anywhere with a clear view of the sky |
Checked October 5, 2026, from each company's own website: Starlink Canada: service plans · Starlink Canada: residential · Starlink Help Center: why a clear field of view matters. Prices and offers change, so check with the provider for your address.
Where Arrow has fibre.
Outside these communities, Arrow's wireless plans may reach you. Where Arrow only has Standard wireless (25 to 45 Mbps), Starlink's plans offer more speed.
- Allison Bay 219
- Beaver Boyer 164
- Beaver Child Lake 164A
- Beaver Lake Cree Nation
- Bigstone Cree Nation
- Bushe River 207
- Clearwater County
- Driftpile Cree Nation
- Duncan's
- East Prairie
- Fishing Lake (Sputinow)
- Fort McMurray #468 (Gregoire Lake)
- Fox Lake (Little Red River)
- Garden River (Little Red River)
- Gift Lake
- Heart Lake
- Jean Baptiste Gambler
- John D'Or Prairie (Little Red River)
- Louis Bull Tribe (Maskwacîs)
- Meander River
- Montana (Maskwacîs)
- O'Chiese
- Paddle Prairie
- Peavine
- Peerless Trout
- Sunchild
- Swan River
- Wabasca
- Whitefish #128 (Goodfish)
Questions.
Is Arrow fibre better than Starlink?
Where Arrow has fibre, it gives you more speed for the price from 200 Mbps up (300 Mbps for $100/month against $115 for Starlink's 200 Mbps plan), it needs no dish or clear view of the sky, and a local technician installs it. Starlink's cheapest plan costs less, in select areas, and Starlink reaches places Arrow's fibre doesn't.
Is Starlink cheaper than Arrow?
At 100 Mbps, yes, where it's offered: Starlink's Residential 100 Mbps plan is $75/month and Arrow's Popular Fibre is $85. Arrow's cheapest fibre plan is $65 for 50 Mbps. From 200 Mbps up, Arrow fibre costs less for the speed. Upfront, Arrow's installation is $250 + GST (free in some communities) plus a Wi-Fi router unless it's built in; Starlink has no upfront hardware cost in select areas.
Does Arrow fibre need a dish?
No. Fibre comes to your home by cable, so trees and roof lines don't matter. Starlink's dish needs a clear view of the sky.
Does Arrow have data caps or contracts?
Neither. Every Arrow plan has unlimited data with no caps, no contracts and no hidden fees. Starlink's residential plans have unlimited data too.
Where does Arrow have fibre?
In 29 Alberta communities, listed on this page. Not on the list? Arrow's wireless plans reach many more: find yours on the internet page or call 1-877-701-4050.
Get connected with Arrow
Unlimited data, no contracts and a local team that picks up the phone. Find your community, pick a plan and you're on your way.