In Bristol there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 96.81% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 37 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, VT.
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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 96.81% of Bristol. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom. 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 37 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 50 Mbps, which 58.22% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.31% 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 northwest parts of Bristol, and slower in the southwest 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, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.96% of Bristol homes.
- Cable is fastest for 89.95% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.55%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.54%.
- 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.
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL in Bristol, VT
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL coverage
About 95.58%, or 4,861 people, have Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol.
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL download speeds
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 60.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol DSL providers. Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom offers 3 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 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
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- 60.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Bristol, VT
Fidium DSL coverage
About 3.64%, or 185 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and southwest Bristol area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bristol.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bristol DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% 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 Vermont?
DSL internet speeds in Bristol are much faster versus the average speeds in Vermont: 0.00 Mbps in Vermont versus 37 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Vermont is 0.00% versus 96.81% 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
- East Monkton, VT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Haven, VT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln, VT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Starksboro, VT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Lincoln, VT: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Monkton Boro, VT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Ferrisburg, VT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Weybridge, VT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ferrisburg, VT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Vergennes, VT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Nebo, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Carbondale, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cape Neddick, ME: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tichigan, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Campbellsport, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Camino, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Johnsonville, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Needles, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nashville, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cache, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds