In Bristol County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 95.36% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,999 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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8 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 95.36% 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 i3 Broadband. 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 1,999 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 95.27% 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 1,200 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 southeast parts of Bristol County, and slower in the northwest 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 94.54% 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 4.64% 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: 5.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Bristol County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 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 8 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.
i3 Broadband Cable in Bristol County, RI
i3 Broadband cable coverage
About 95.27%, or 48,393 people, have i3 Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol County area. i3 Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol County.
i3 Broadband cable download speeds
i3 Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other cable providers in the area, i3 Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from i3 Broadband goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband cable upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for i3 Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, i3 Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bristol County cable providers. i3 Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol County is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Bristol County, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 94.72%, or 48,110 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol County cable providers. Cox 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 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 85 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Bristol County, RI
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 9.85%, or 5,004 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Bristol County area. EarthLink 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.
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 below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% 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 one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bristol County fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Bristol County, RI
Verizon fiber coverage
About 9.85%, or 5,004 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Bristol County area. Verizon 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.
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 below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% 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 one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bristol County fiber 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 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bristol County, RI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.12%, or 44,757 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 86 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.4% 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 above 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 81.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bristol County, RI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 78.68%, or 39,962 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 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.9% 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 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bristol County, RI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 78.68%, or 39,962 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 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.9% 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 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bristol County, RI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 45.26%, or 22,989 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 Rhode Island?
Internet speeds in Bristol County are comparable versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 1,940 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 1,999 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Rhode Island is 97.42% versus 95.36% 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
- Kent County, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bristol County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Providence County, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Windham County, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barnstable County, MA: more 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: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ulster County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Summit County, UT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ogle County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vermilion Parish, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vernon Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rio Grande Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Mary Parish, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Columbus County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highland County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds