In Bristol there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 89.35% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 62 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, IL.
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DSL 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bristol is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 89.35% of Bristol. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Bristol above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Bristol?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Bristol.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Bristol home can get up to 62 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 16.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.06% 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.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Bristol, and slower in the north areas of the city.
Is DSL 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 DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 55.86% of Bristol homes.
- Cable is fastest for 39.72% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.61%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bristol homes.
DSL 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.
AT&T DSL in Bristol, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 89.35%, or 2,081 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 18.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 38.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 21.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bristol DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
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- 57.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Bristol, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 89.35%, or 2,081 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 18.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 38.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 21.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bristol DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bristol DSL 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 DSL internet in Bristol compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Bristol are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 62 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 89.35% in Bristol.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 DSL 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
- Montgomery, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Yorkville, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Boulder Hill, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oswego, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sugar Grove, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Plano, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Big Rock, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Aurora, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Aurora, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Millhurst, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Tonopah, NV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pomaria, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Smithfield, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wares Crossroads, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Garland, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Graford, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Edgard, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Muir, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Imperial, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kinderhook, NY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds