MCSnet Named One Of Alberta’s Top-Ranked Internet Service Providers for 2025

MCSnet has been recognized as one of the top-ranked internet service providers in Alberta and one of the fastest internet providers in the entire country.

According to PCMag’s 2025 report “Northern Exposure: The Best Canadian ISPs”, MCSnet isn’t just holding its own against major urban providers, it’s outperforming most of them.

“The second-fastest ISP is high-speed rural Alberta provider MCSnet. Its speed index rating rivals many of the majors, and it was fast enough to land MCSnet in sixth place nationwide for speed.” – PCMag

For a rural-based provider to be ranked sixth in all of Canada for speed is a milestone. It confirms what our customers have always known, living outside the city shouldn’t mean settling for less.

PCMag’s rankings are highly regarded in the tech world. They combine real-world speed test data from thousands of users across Canada, painting a clear and unbiased picture of who is actually delivering on their promises.

For rural Alberta, where internet infrastructure has historically lagged behind, MCSnet’s ranking is a sign of progress. It means farms, small businesses, schools, and households outside urban centres can access speeds that rival, and in some cases beat, what’s available in major cities.

Who Else Made The List?

PCMag’s 2025 list features many of Canada’s biggest ISPs, including major telecom companies such as Telus, Rogers, Eastlink, Starlink and Bell, all making the list because of their huge coverage, especially in urban centers and cities. 

But MCSnet’s appearance above many of them in speed is proof that smaller, locally rooted providers can compete at the highest level and provide the best internet services for rural communities. 

Why MCSnet Stands Out For Rural Alberta

While big-name ISPs dominate urban markets, MCSnet’s strength lies in combining cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of rural needs and great customer service. 

Here is what makes MCSnet stand out:

• Local Commitment And Understanding
  We know the challenges rural businesses and homes face – long driveways, dense tree lines, sparse population. Our solutions are built with that unique reality in mind.
  
• Fast And Reliable Infrastructure
  Whether through fiber or wireless coverage, we’re delivering speeds that enable seamless video conferencing, streaming, smart agriculture, and more.
  
• Superior Support
  No generic call centers. Our support team lives and works right here in Alberta, and they understand rural network complexities because they’ve seen them firsthand.
  
• Community-Focused Service
  From local IP trailblazers to supporting community initiatives, MCSnet’s success is rooted in the very people we serve.

MCSnet’s ranking among the top ISPs in Alberta and one of the fastest in Canada, isn’t just a win for us, it’s a win for rural Alberta. It shows that with the right investment, expertise, and commitment to local service, rural internet can be world-class. Explore our plans and packages and discover how we can bring top-tier internet to your home or business.

Jenna Willert

Marketing Assistant

Jenna is the dedicated Marketing Assistant behind CMO Rhonda Lafrance and MCSnet. She joined MCSnet in August 2022 and is instrumental in communicating the company's technical offerings to the countryside residents through social media platforms. Jenna helps with administrative duties and the planning and execution of marketing initiatives. Born in Calgary and raised in Edmonton, Jenna works a hybrid between home and in the Edmonton office. She comes from a background in promotional marketing in the media industry. She loves sports and being a mother to her two children ages 13 and 7.