Pathway Residential High Speed Internet Service

Pathway Communications offers lightning fast and reliable Internet access for your home using ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) technology.

Which plan is right for you?
FastPath™ Secure
FastPath Secure Fee
FastPath Secure
Complete security package!
Surf at lightning
speeds
Easy home networking
Home networking modem/router with optional wireless access
FastPath™ HomeNet
FastPath HomeNet Fee
FastPath HomeNet
Surf at lightning speeds!
Easy home networking
Home networking modem/router with optional wireless access
LightPath™
LightPath Fee
LightPath
Download faster!
Talk and surf at the same time
Access the Internet anytime
Existing Pathway customers upgrade your plan here!
 

Compare Our Residential High Speed Internet Service

FastPathTM Secure
Experience high speed Internet while being protected against viruses, spyware, spam and hackers. Protect your PCs with a personal firewall and surf the Internet worry-free.
FastPathTM HomeNet
Enjoy the benefits of high speed Internet at speeds of up to 5.0 Mpbs! Surf the web and download quicker without the wait.
FastPath™
Secure
FastPath™
HomeNet
LightPath™
Monthly Fee $29.95 for the first three months1; $44.95 thereafter $24.95 for the first three months1; $39.95 thereafter $29.95/month2
Annual Fee $480 (save $15!) $420 (save $15!) $330 (save $29!)
Setup Fee None None One time fee of $74.95
Upload Speed Up to 800 kbps Up to 800 kbps Up to 512 kbps
Download Speed Up to 5.0 Mbps Up to 5.0 Mbps Up to 512 kbps
Times faster than dial-up 90 90 4
Modem3 Home networking modem/router with optional Wireless Access Home networking modem/router with optional Wireless Access Home networking modem/router with optional Wireless Access
Email Features
Number of accounts 12 12 8
Storage per mailbox 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB
Maximum Message Size 50 MB 50 MB 50 MB
Webmail
Spam control
Inbound virus scanning
Personal Security Suite
Desktop virus scanning Additional Fee Additional Fee
Spyware protection Additional Fee Additional Fee
Personal Firewall and Intrusion Prevention Additional Fee Additional Fee
Web Content Filtering Additional Fee Additional Fee
Advanced spam control Additional Fee Additional Fee
Secure VPN Additional Fee Additional Fee
Personal Web Space 50 MB 50 MB 50 MB
Free Dial-up Hours 15 15 15
Free Installation Kit
24/7 Technical Support
What do you need?
To use Pathway's Residential High Speed Internet service, you must:
Reside in Ontario or Quebec
Ensure your computer meets the minimum requirements
Have an ADSL-ready phone line in your home (check availability here)
 
1Offer ends April 1st, 2010. Available to first-time Pathway subscribers and existing FastPath™ customers only. PCs must meet minimum system requirements. Based on a 12-month subscription term. For FastPath™ Secure, the monthly rate is $29.95 for months one to three, and the monthly rate of $44.95 applies thereafter, or pay the annual fee of $480. For FastPath™ HomeNet, the monthly rate is $24.95 for months one to three, and the monthly rate of $39.95 applies thereafter, or pay the annual fee of $420. Promotional rates cannot be combined with other special offers. Contract renews on an annual basis after first year of service. After the first year of service, FastPath™ Secure will be priced at $44.95/month or $525/yr and FastPath™ HomeNet will be priced at $39.95/month or $465/yr. No term commitment option available after first year of service at the price of $49.95/month for FastPath™ Secure and $44.95/month for FastPath™ HomeNet. Full terms and conditions.
2Based on a 12-month subscription term. Monthly rate of $29.95 for months one to twelve or pay the annual fee of $330. Contract renews on an annual basis after first year of service. After first year of service, LightPath™ will be priced at $29.95/month or $330/yr.
3A $25 wireless setup fee applies
  Want to sign up by phone or have more questions?
Call us at (416) 214-6363 to speak with a Sales Representative.
 

Home Networking

Pathway's home networking modem/routers allow you to share a single high speed Internet connection with your entire family. Connect multiple PCs, laptops, VoIP adaptors, or all-in-one printers to the same network and share music, videos, photos and other files within your home. There is no need to purchase an additional switch or router and with just a few simple steps, you can have your own home network up and running in no time!
If you require assistance to set this up, we offer service visits for Pathway customers at a discounted rate.1
Benefits of Home Networking
Value
Use one high speed Internet connection with up to four PCs in your home
Plug in devices such as PCs, laptops, VoIP adaptors, or all-in-one printers, and share access with the entire family
Convenience
Share files and data with other PCs connected to the home networking modem/router
Quick and simply setup
Receive 24 x 7 friendly and knowledgeable technical support
Flexibility
Surf the Internet, check email, chat and download from virtually any room in your home with the wireless option
Eliminate extra cables running through your home
Home networking modem/router features:
4 port 10/100BaseTX Ethernet switch for PC or LAN connections
ADSL 2/2+ modem
High quality, simple operation and low power consumption
Additional wireless access option:
802.11b/g WLAN supports up to 54 Mbps
Allow/Deny wireless MAC address list
WEP and TKIP Cipher suit support<
64 and 128 bit WEP key length support
Supports Wi-Fi WPA-EAP and WPA-PSK<
Please note: PCs must meet minimum system requirements. You must have an Ethernet card to connect to the Ethernet ports on the home networking modem/router. If you do not have an Ethernet card, you may purchase an USB modem adaptor from Pathway, which will convert your USB port into an Ethernet port. Check for an Ethernet card. To connect to the modem/router wirelessly, your PCs, laptops and other devices must be wireless enabled or have a wireless network card installed. Check for a wireless network card.
 
  Click here for Home Networking FAQ
  Want to sign up by phone or have more questions?
Call us at (416) 214-6363 to speak with a Sales Representative.
1Onsite technician visit at a rate of $100/hour

Referral Program

We would like to reward you for being a committed Pathway customer! Refer family, friends or colleagues to sign up for Pathway's Residential High Speed Internet service, FastPath™ HomeNet or FastPath™ Secure, and earn a $20 credit against your annual Internet fee!
How do I earn the $20 credit?
Refer family, friends, or colleagues to sign up for FastPath™ HomeNet or FastPath™ Secure
Have them sign up for the service online at www.pathcom.com or by phone at (416) 214-6363
If they sign up online:
They must select 'From a Friend', 'From Family' or 'From a Colleague' in the 'How did you hear about us?' drop-down list
Your Full Name and Pathway Account Number must be entered on the signup form
If they sign up by phone:
They must provide your Full Name and Pathway Account Number to the Sales Representative
Once your family member, friend, or colleague is set up with Pathway's Residential Internet Access service, you will earn a $20 credit on your next invoice!
Read the Terms and Conditions of the Referral Program
 
  Click here for Referral Program FAQ
  Have more questions?
Call us at (416) 214-6363 to speak with a Sales Representative.

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