In Bristol County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 95.36% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,999 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Bristol County, RI.
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Bristol County, RI Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Bristol County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Bristol County are not shown.
Bristol County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bristol County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 95.36% of Bristol County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is i3 Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Bristol County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Bristol County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Bristol County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Bristol County home can get up to 1,999 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 95.27% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bristol County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Bristol County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Bristol County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bristol County you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Bristol County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.54% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.64% of Bristol County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bristol County, along with details on where in Bristol County and at what speeds.
i3 Broadband Cable in Bristol County, RI
i3 Broadband cable coverage
About 95.27%, or 48,393 people, have i3 Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol County area. i3 Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol County.
i3 Broadband cable download speeds
i3 Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other cable providers in the area, i3 Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from i3 Broadband goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband cable upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for i3 Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, i3 Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bristol County cable providers. i3 Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol County is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Bristol County, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 94.72%, or 48,110 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol County cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 85 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Bristol County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bristol County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Bristol County compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Cable internet speeds in Bristol County are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 1,999 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 95.36% in Bristol County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bristol County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Kent County, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Providence County, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Windham County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Barnstable County, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tolland County, CT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hartford County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Litchfield County, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dutchess County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ulster County, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Summit County, UT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ogle County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Vermilion Parish, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Vernon Parish, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rio Grande Municipio, PR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- St. Mary Parish, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Columbus County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Highland County, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, OR: less cable coverage, slower speeds