In Bristol County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 37.14% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 959 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 Fiber internet providers in Bristol County, MA.
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Bristol County, MA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Bristol County
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 County are not shown.
Bristol County 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 County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 37.14% of Bristol County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in Bristol County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Bristol County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Bristol County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Bristol County home can get up to 959 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,048 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 31.86% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bristol County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Bristol County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Bristol County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bristol County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Bristol County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.70% 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 County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bristol County, along with details on where in Bristol County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Bristol County, MA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 36.97%, or 214,136 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, east, central, northeast, and southeast Bristol County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Bristol County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bristol County customers is up to 942 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Bristol County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 882 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Bristol County, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 36.97%, or 214,136 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, east, central, northeast, and southeast Bristol County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Bristol County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bristol County customers is up to 942 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Bristol County fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 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 County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 882 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.2% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 880.0 Mbps
Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant Fiber in Bristol County, MA
TMLP fiber coverage
About 4.83%, or 27,978 people, have TMLP fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, east, northeast, northwest, and west Bristol County area. TMLP is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bristol County.
Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant fiber download speeds
TMLP is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TMLP fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from TMLP goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant fiber upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TMLP fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TMLP is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol County fiber providers. TMLP offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bristol County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bristol County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Bristol County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Fiber internet speeds in Bristol County are much faster versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 0.00 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 959 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Massachusetts is 0.00% versus 37.14% in Bristol County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bristol County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Bristol County, RI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kent County, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Barnstable County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Windham County, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tolland County, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford County, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Litchfield County, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dutchess County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ulster County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Plymouth County, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ada County, ID: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washoe County, NV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sonoma County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pasco County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spokane County, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dane County, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Utah County, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds