In Bristol there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.59% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,501 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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13 Internet Service Providers 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
Availability maps for all providers in Bristol
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Internet service is available in 99.59% of Bristol. 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 Surf. Now you can call companies in Bristol with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Bristol?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Bristol.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bristol home can get up to 2,501 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 10.23% 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 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bristol.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Bristol, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Bristol?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bristol you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 35.14% of Bristol homes.
- Cable is fastest for 63.53% 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 less than 1% of Bristol homes.
Internet Market Health in Bristol
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Bristol 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 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.9 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Bristol 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 homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Bristol 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 is doing better than most.
TV & Internet 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.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Bristol, IN
XFINITY cable coverage
About 85.03%, or 7,974 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 1,541 Mbps.
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- 42.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 57.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Bristol 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 the fastest compared to other Bristol cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 127 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 57.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
SURF Internet Fiber in Bristol, IN
Surf fiber coverage
About 71.87%, or 6,740 people, have Surf fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bristol.
SURF Internet fiber download speeds
Surf is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surf fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Surf goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 1,996 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.2% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 85.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Surf fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Surf is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bristol fiber providers. Surf offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Surf customers can get speeds up to 1,996 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.2% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 85.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Bristol, IN
Frontier DSL coverage
About 40.94%, or 3,839 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, north, southwest, southeast, east, west, and south Bristol area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Bristol.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 1.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 83.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 83.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
NP Tech Fiber in Bristol, IN
NP Tech fiber coverage
About 21.02%, or 1,971 people, have NP Tech fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, east, northeast, south, and southwest Bristol area. NP Tech is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bristol.
NP Tech fiber download speeds
NP Tech is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NP Tech fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from NP Tech goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
NP Tech fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for NP Tech fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NP Tech is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bristol fiber providers. NP Tech offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Bristol, IN
Frontier fiber coverage
About 7.30%, or 685 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, and south Bristol area. Frontier 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.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Bristol, IN
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 5.24%, or 491 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, and north Bristol 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.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 1,651 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 56.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 43.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bristol fiber providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 156 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 43.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber in Bristol, IN
Midwest Energy & Communications fiber coverage
About 4.49%, or 421 people, have Midwest Energy & Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and northeast Bristol area. Midwest Energy & Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bristol.
Midwest Energy & Communications fiber download speeds
Midwest Energy & Communications is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midwest Energy & Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Midwest Energy & Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midwest Energy & Communications fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midwest Energy & Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midwest Energy & Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bristol fiber providers. Midwest Energy & Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bristol, IN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.87%, or 8,803 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol 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.
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. 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. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 23.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 76.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol 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 fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol 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 7.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 76.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bristol, IN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 76.16%, or 7,142 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bristol.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol 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 one of the fastest compared to other Bristol fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bristol, IN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 31.96%, or 2,997 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southwest, southeast, northwest, northeast, and south Bristol area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bristol.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol 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 below average compared to other Bristol fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol 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, IN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 31.96%, or 2,997 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southwest, southeast, northwest, northeast, and south Bristol area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bristol.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol 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 below average compared to other Bristol fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bristol, IN
Mercury Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 9.54%, or 895 people, have Mercury Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, and northeast Bristol area. Mercury Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bristol.
Mercury Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Mercury Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mercury Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Mercury Broadband goes up to 150 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Mercury Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mercury Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mercury Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bristol fixed wireless providers. Mercury Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) Fixed Wireless in Bristol, IN
Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless coverage
About 6.12%, or 574 people, have Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, and southeast Bristol area. Community Fiber Solutions is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bristol.
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) fixed wireless download speeds
Community Fiber Solutions is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Community Fiber Solutions goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Community Fiber Solutions is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bristol fixed wireless providers. Community Fiber Solutions offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
SURF Internet Fixed Wireless in Bristol, IN
Surf fixed wireless coverage
About 3.66%, or 343 people, have Surf fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and northeast Bristol area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bristol.
SURF Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Surf is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Surf fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Surf goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Surf fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Surf is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bristol fixed wireless providers. Surf offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Bristol Internet 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 internet in Bristol compare to the rest of Indiana?
Internet speeds in Bristol are slower versus the average speeds in Indiana: 3,595 Mbps in Indiana versus 2,501 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Indiana is 98.87% versus 99.59% in Bristol.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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.
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