can i use the Helix fi with another internet provider ?

Hello. i'm looking to change internet provider from Ebox, to videotron or bell.
i see i need to buy them a "helix fi" rooter, for 240$+tx. it seem expensive, but if i change itnernet provider at some point, couild i still use the helix fi ? or it is locked for videotron ?

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https://videotron.com/magasiner/helix/forfaits/internet

Posted Nov 15, 2020, 10:08 PM UTC

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Y0ANN•

No ;)

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Y0ANN•

Same thing for others, they are “blocked”

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squeegeemiaow•

I'm curious, why are you leaving eBox for Videotron? Usually, eBox is always cheaper (along with Videotron's "low cost" ISP: Fizz) and then Videotron, and at the top, Bell (with the worst service).

Why the move? eBox is a reseller of Videotron's services.

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