In Bristol County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.14% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,736 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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9 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
Availability maps for all providers in Bristol County
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Internet service is available in 99.14% of Bristol County. 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Bristol County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Bristol County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Bristol County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bristol County home can get up to 1,736 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bristol County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Bristol County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Bristol County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bristol County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Bristol County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Bristol County 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 County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Bristol County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bristol County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, 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 similar. Bristol County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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 County needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Bristol County, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 96.82%, or 560,776 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bristol County customers is up to 1,754 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 69.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 30.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol County cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 469 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 53.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 30.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
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
Spectrum Cable in Bristol County, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 3.54%, or 20,479 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, and central Bristol County 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 County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from Spectrum 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
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Bristol County 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 the slowest compared to other Bristol County cable 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 County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 39 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bristol County, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.98%, or 544,360 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol County 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 County.
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 County. 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 County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County 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 County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 46.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol County 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 average compared to other Bristol County 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 County 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bristol County, MA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 76.28%, or 441,824 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bristol County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless 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 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bristol County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bristol County fixed wireless 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bristol County, MA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 76.28%, or 441,824 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bristol County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bristol County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bristol County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bristol County, MA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 48.08%, or 278,474 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire 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 fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol County 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 the fastest compared to other Bristol County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Bristol County Internet 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 internet in Bristol County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Bristol County are slower versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 1,986 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 1,736 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 98.21% versus 99.14% in Bristol County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 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
- Bristol County, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kent County, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barnstable County, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windham County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tolland County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford County, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Litchfield County, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dutchess County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ulster County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Plymouth County, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ada County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washoe County, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richmond County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sonoma County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pasco County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spokane County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dane County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Utah County, UT: less internet coverage, faster speeds