In Bristol City there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 96.74% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 20 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 DSL internet providers in Bristol City, VA.
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Bristol City, VA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Bristol City
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 City are not shown.
Bristol City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bristol City is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 96.74% of Bristol City. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Bristol City above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Bristol City?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Bristol City.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Bristol City home can get up to 20 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 5.84% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 81.99% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bristol City.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Bristol City, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Bristol City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bristol City you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.41% of Bristol City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.56% 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 less than 1% of Bristol City homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bristol City, along with details on where in Bristol City and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Bristol City, VA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 96.74%, or 16,657 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol City area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol City.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol City. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol City can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bristol City customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 6.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 84.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Bristol City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol City DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 City is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 84.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bristol City DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bristol City or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Bristol City compare to the rest of Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Bristol City are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 20 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 96.74% in Bristol City.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bristol City are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL 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
- Washington County, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan County, TN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Scott County, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grayson County, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hancock County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Galax City, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bell County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Patrick County, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clay County, AR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Prince Edward County, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Quebradillas Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Reeves County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Richardson County, NE: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Richland County, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ripley County, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Price County, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Roane County, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds