In Bristol there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.81% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,803 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
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 99.81% 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 HUB66. 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 5,803 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 68.22% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bristol.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Bristol, and slower in the southwest 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, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 70.23% of Bristol homes.
- Cable is fastest for 29.47% 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: 6.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.7 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very 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 cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, 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 0 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 is doing quite well.
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.
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Bristol, NH
Atlantic Broadband cable coverage
About 99.62%, or 5,301 people, have Atlantic Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol.
Atlantic Broadband cable download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other cable providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband cable upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Atlantic Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Atlantic Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol cable providers. Atlantic Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Bristol, NH
Fidium DSL coverage
About 99.44%, or 5,291 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Fidium goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 33.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 53.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol DSL providers. Fidium offers 3 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 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 8.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 33.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 53.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
HUB66 Fiber in Bristol, NH
HUB66 fiber coverage
About 68.22%, or 3,630 people, have HUB66 fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, central, north, southeast, northeast, and northwest Bristol area. HUB66 is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bristol.
HUB66 fiber download speeds
HUB66 is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, HUB66 fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from HUB66 goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
HUB66 fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for HUB66 fiber. Compared to other ISPs, HUB66 is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol fiber providers. HUB66 offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
New Hampshire Electric Co-op Fiber in Bristol, NH
New Hampshire Electric Co-op fiber coverage
About 20.28%, or 1,079 people, have New Hampshire Electric Co-op fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, and southeast Bristol area. New Hampshire Electric Co-op is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bristol.
New Hampshire Electric Co-op fiber download speeds
New Hampshire Electric Co-op is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, New Hampshire Electric Co-op fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from New Hampshire Electric Co-op goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
New Hampshire Electric Co-op fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for New Hampshire Electric Co-op fiber. Compared to other ISPs, New Hampshire Electric Co-op is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bristol fiber providers. New Hampshire Electric Co-op offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Bristol, NH
Fidium fiber coverage
About 4.75%, or 253 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Bristol area. Fidium 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.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bristol fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bristol, NH
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.38%, or 4,969 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 46 Mbps.
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- 27.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 72.4% 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 7.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 72.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Bristol, NH
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 77.45%, or 4,121 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bristol.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bristol fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bristol, NH
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 55.55%, or 2,956 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, southwest, central, southeast, and northeast Bristol area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority 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 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from EarthLink 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 35 Mbps.
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- 12.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.3% 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 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, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bristol, NH
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 55.55%, or 2,956 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, southwest, central, southeast, and northeast Bristol area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority 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 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from AT&T 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 35 Mbps.
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- 12.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.3% 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 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, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bristol, NH
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 27.27%, or 1,451 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, southwest, southeast, and central Bristol area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion 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 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
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 New Hampshire?
Internet speeds in Bristol are much faster versus the average speeds in New Hampshire: 1,970 Mbps in New Hampshire versus 5,803 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New Hampshire is 98.83% versus 99.81% 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.
Nearby Cities
- Alexandria, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hill, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hill Center, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Hampton, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hebron, NH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elmwood, NH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Sanbornton, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Danbury, NH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ashland, NH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Andover, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- New Lebanon, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sunset Beach, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Surf City, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Surfside Beach, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Surfside, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pearl Harbor, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenback, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greendale, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brielle, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Foster, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds