In Bristol there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 1.75% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 200 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, RI.
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Fiber Internet Service Provider 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 fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 1.75% of Bristol. Areas in green have fiber 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 fiber internet in Bristol?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Bristol.

Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Bristol home can get up to 200 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 200 Mbps, which 1.75% of residents can get.
Is fiber 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 fiber 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.
Fiber 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 Fiber in Bristol, RI

i3 Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.75%, or 390 people, have i3 Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Bristol area. i3 Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bristol.
i3 Broadband fiber download speeds
i3 Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, i3 Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from i3 Broadband goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for i3 Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, i3 Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol fiber 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 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Bristol Fiber 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 fiber internet in Bristol compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
Fiber internet speeds in Bristol are much faster versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 0.00 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 200 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Rhode Island is 0.00% versus 1.75% in Bristol.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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 fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Barrington, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Swansea, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tiverton, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Portsmouth, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fall River, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Swansea, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Warwick, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Providence, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Corcoran, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sunland, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Springtown, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Lake, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fayetteville, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Darien, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Crest Hill, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Crawfordsville, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Covington, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Coronado, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds


