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Got Questions?
Sorry your original modem gave you trouble! Swapping in the new one is quick.
🔄 Swap it in
- Unplug the power and cables from your old modem. Take a quick photo first so you remember where everything goes.
- Connect the wall cable and your router (if separate) to the new modem in the same way.
- Plug the new modem into power and wait up to 10 minutes for the lights to settle.
- Restart your router.
📞 Activation
Replacing a cable modem? Once it’s plugged in, give our Technical Support Team a call at 1-866-798-0906. We’ll activate your new modem on our network, and it’s usually up and running within 15 minutes to an hour. Grab a coffee, and you’ll be back online before you know it. ☕
📦 Returning your old modem
Once your new modem is up and running, please send your old one back to us:
- Pack the old modem in its original packaging (or the box your replacement came in).
- Send it by Canada Post or the courier of your choice to:
Internet Lightspeed
276 – 5489 Byrne Road
Burnaby, BC V5J 3J1
Please note that we don’t supply prepaid shipping labels. We recommend using a trackable shipping method and keeping your receipt.
☎️ Need a hand? Talk to a real person
Our Canadian Technical Support Team has been helping customers since 1994, and we’re happy to walk you through it.
- Phone (toll-free): 1-866-798-0906
- Email: techsupport@lightspeed.ca
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 10:00 pm PT; weekends and holidays, 8:00 am to 10:00 pm PT