Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Bristol, RI


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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Bristol, RI Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Provider in Bristol

i3 Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

1.75%

Avg. Speed:

200 Mbps

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Bristol is fiber internet available?

Bristol, RI map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber Internet Availability Key

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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.

Bristol, RI map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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Fiber Internet Speed Key

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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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to i3 Broadband customers in Bristol. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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.

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i3 Broadband's Bristol fiber customers can expect the following 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.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
028091.73%
028853.72%
0280630.31%
027771.50%
0287860.32%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
027210.10%
0287172.59%
0288999.50%
0291593.90%
0288898.86%

What does fiber internet look like in other cities?

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