In Bristol there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 89.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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, RI.
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Cable Internet Service Providers 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 89.85% of Bristol. 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 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 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 89.85% 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, satellite competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Bristol homes.
- Cable is fastest for 89.85% 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 10.15% 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.
i3 Broadband Cable in Bristol, RI
i3 Broadband cable coverage
About 89.85%, or 20,032 people, have i3 Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. i3 Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol.
i3 Broadband cable download speeds
i3 Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other cable providers in the area, i3 Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from i3 Broadband goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband cable upload speeds
In Bristol 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 the slowest compared to other Bristol cable providers. i3 Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol 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, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 88.67%, or 19,770 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol 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 90 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 85.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.7% 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 Rhode Island?
Cable internet speeds in Bristol are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 2,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 89.85% 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
- Warren, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Barrington, RI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Swansea, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tiverton, RI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Portsmouth, RI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Fall River, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Somerset, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- North Swansea, MA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Warwick, RI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Corcoran, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Sunland, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Springtown, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Lake, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fayetteville, TN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Darien, CT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Crest Hill, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Crawfordsville, IN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Covington, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Coronado, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds