In Bristol there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 85.37% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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, ME.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Bristol
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 are not shown.
Bristol 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 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 85.37% of Bristol. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Bristol above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Bristol?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Bristol.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Bristol home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 85.37% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Bristol?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bristol you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.63% of Bristol homes.
- Cable is fastest for 85.37% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bristol homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bristol, along with details on where in Bristol and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Bristol, ME
Spectrum cable coverage
About 85.37%, or 969 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Bristol Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bristol or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Bristol compare to the rest of Maine?
Cable internet speeds in Bristol are much faster versus the average speeds in Maine: 0.00 Mbps in Maine versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Maine is 0.00% versus 85.37% in Bristol.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bristol 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Round Pond, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bremen, ME: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Damariscotta, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Walpole, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Pemaquid, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Newcastle, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- South Newcastle, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Chamberlain, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Pemaquid Harbor, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- North Edgecomb, ME: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Alpena Junction, MI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Wendover, UT: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Blounts Creek, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Balsam Lake, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wilson, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Asherton, TX: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Palmyra, NE: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Milford Square, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Milton, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Paron, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds