In Bristol City there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.97% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,033 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.
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11 Internet Service Providers in Bristol City
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 City are not shown.
Bristol City 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
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Internet service is available in 99.97% of Bristol City. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Point Broadband. Now you can call companies in Bristol City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Bristol City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Bristol City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bristol City home can get up to 1,033 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 2.21% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 92.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bristol City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Bristol City, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Bristol City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bristol City you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.41% of Bristol City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.56% 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 City homes.
Internet Market Health in Bristol City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Bristol City internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Bristol City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.6 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 4.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Bristol City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bristol City homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, cable, fixed wireless, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Bristol City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 9 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Bristol City is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bristol City, along with details on where in Bristol City and at what speeds.
Point Broadband Fiber in Bristol City, VA
Point Broadband fiber coverage
About 99.97%, or 17,213 people, have Point Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol City area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol City.
Point Broadband fiber download speeds
Point Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Point Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol City. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol City can order from Point Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bristol City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Point Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Bristol City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Point Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bristol City fiber providers. Point Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol City is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Bristol City, VA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.57%, or 16,972 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol City area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol City.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol City. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol City can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bristol City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Bristol City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bristol City cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Bristol City, VA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 96.74%, or 16,657 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol City area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol City.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol City. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol City can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bristol City customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 6.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 84.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Bristol City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol City DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 City is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 84.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Bristol City, VA
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 12.74%, or 2,193 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, west, east, and southwest Bristol City area. Spectrum 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 City.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol City. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol City can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bristol City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Bristol City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bristol City fiber providers. Spectrum 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 City is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 267 Mbps.
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- 49.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 50.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Bristol City, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 5.81%, or 1,001 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and central Bristol City area. XFINITY 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 City.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol City. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol City. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol City can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Bristol City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Bristol City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bristol City cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Bristol City, VA
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 2.28%, or 392 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Bristol City area. Brightspeed 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 City.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol City. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol City can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bristol City customers is up to 1,944 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Bristol City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol City fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 City is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,944 Mbps.
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- 97.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bristol City, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.68%, or 15,959 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol City area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol City.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol City. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bristol City customers is up to 78 Mbps.
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- 71.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bristol City fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
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- 71.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 28.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bristol City, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 89.15%, or 15,350 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol City.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol City. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol City can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bristol City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bristol City fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bristol City, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 89.15%, or 15,350 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol City 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 City.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol City. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol City can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bristol City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bristol City fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bristol City, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 72.23%, or 12,438 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bristol City.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol City. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol City can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Bristol City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bristol City fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol City is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Fireball Internet Fixed Wireless in Bristol City, VA
Fireball Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.36%, or 234 people, have Fireball Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and central Bristol City area. Fireball Internet is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bristol City.
Fireball Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Fireball Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Fireball Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol City. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol City can order from Fireball Internet goes up to 450 Mbps, and all Bristol City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 450.0 Mbps
Fireball Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol City download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fireball Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Fireball Internet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol City fixed wireless providers. Fireball Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol City is up to 450 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 450.0 Mbps
Bristol City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bristol City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Bristol City compare to the rest of Virginia?
Internet speeds in Bristol City are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,033 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 99.97% in Bristol City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bristol City are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Washington County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scott County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grayson County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hancock County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Galax City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bell County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Patrick County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clay County, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prince Edward County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Quebradillas Municipio, PR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Reeves County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richardson County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richland County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ripley County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds