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Cell Coverage in British Columbia
Performance by Carrier in British Columbia
Compare real-world download speeds, upload performance, and latency for major carriers in British Columbia — based on millions of crowdsourced speed tests to help you find the fastest, most reliable network.
DownDownload
113.8Mbps
UpUpload
15.4Mbps
Reliab.Reliability
10.0/ 10
Over 700 tests conducted
DownDownload
61.0Mbps
UpUpload
6.6Mbps
Reliab.Reliability
5.7/ 10
Over 5,500 tests conducted
DownDownload
94.0Mbps
UpUpload
10.6Mbps
Reliab.Reliability
8.8/ 10
Over 18,000 tests conducted
DownDownload
106.6Mbps
UpUpload
7.4Mbps
Reliab.Reliability
5.9/ 10
Over 5,300 tests conducted
These results compare 4 mobile carriers measured in British Columbia — Telus, Vidéotron, Bell Mobility, Rogers — using median values calculated from crowdsourced speed tests. Each card shows download speed, upload speed, and reliability to give you a complete picture of real-world network performance.
Bell Mobility delivers the fastest median download at 113.8 Mbps, making it the top performer for raw download throughput. Bell Mobility ranks highest for reliability with a score of 10.0/10, reflecting consistent connection quality across tests.
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Network Performance
Based on crowdsourced speed tests and signal measurements in British Columbia, Canada, get a complete view of mobile network performance with both area-wide benchmarks and carrier-by-carrier breakdowns. Explore median performance metrics from real-world tests, then compare carriers side-by-side for speed, responsiveness, and availability.
Median Performance
Download
90.4Mbps
Upload
9.1Mbps
Latency
30ms
Reliability
7.5/ 10
Top Performers
Best Download: Bell Mobility
113.8 Mbps
Best Upload: Bell Mobility
15.4 Mbps
Best Latency: Bell Mobility
23 ms
Best Reliability: Bell Mobility
10.0 / 10
Based on over 29,000 speed tests
Network Performance aggregates all measured carriers in British Columbia to provide a baseline view of typical speeds and latency in the area. Use these medians as a quick indicator of overall network quality.
These medians are calculated from over 29,000 tests. Current medians are 90.4 Mbps download, 9.1 Mbps upload, and 30 ms latency.
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Cell Coverage in British Columbia: FAQ
What is the best cell phone carrier in British Columbia?
Based on crowdsourced speed tests in British Columbia, Bell Mobility currently leads in median download speeds. Compare carriers in the performance table above for the latest results.
Why might this page show limited data for British Columbia?
We need at least 25 recent speed tests to generate reliable local metrics. If we don't have enough tests yet, the page focuses on maps and nearby locations while we keep collecting data.
What is the reliability score?
The reliability score summarizes how dependable mobile performance is in British Columbia. It uses a 0.0 to 10.0 scale (higher is better) and is calculated from real-world speed test percentiles with weighted components: download (50%), latency (30%), and upload (20%). It evaluates the lower-end experience using the bottom 10%, 5%, and 1% percentiles when enough samples are available. If local speed testing is limited, a coverage-based fallback is used from signal quality distribution (great/good/poor).
How can I check coverage at my specific address in British Columbia?
Use the interactive map to check signal strength at your exact address. Visit the CoverageMap interactive map to explore 4G/5G availability.
How can I contribute coverage data for British Columbia?
Download the CoverageMap app and run a few speed tests with location enabled. Your results help improve coverage accuracy and unlock local rankings faster.
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