In Bristol there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 500 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
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 100.00% 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 Nextlink. 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 500 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 500 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
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, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Bristol homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 100.00%.
- 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: 4.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.4 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Bristol internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bristol homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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 similar. Bristol internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 6 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 needs improvement.
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.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Bristol, TX
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 49 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Bristol.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bristol fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bristol, TX
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 49 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Bristol.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bristol fixed wireless providers. Rise 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bristol, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 61.22%, or 30 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 a majority of Bristol.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. 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 below average 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
Wi-Five Fixed Wireless in Bristol, TX
Wi-Five fixed wireless coverage
About 61.22%, or 30 people, have Wi-Five fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Wi-Five is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Bristol.
Wi-Five fixed wireless download speeds
Wi-Five is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wi-Five fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Wi-Five goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wi-Five fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Wi-Five fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wi-Five is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Bristol fixed wireless providers. Wi-Five offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bristol, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 61.22%, or 30 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire 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 one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. 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.
Show all download speeds
- 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest 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, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 61.22%, or 30 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire 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 one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. 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. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest 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
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 Texas?
Internet speeds in Bristol are much slower versus the average speeds in Texas: 3,946 Mbps in Texas versus 500 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Texas is 98.82% versus 100.00% 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
- Crisp, TX: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Sand Lake, TX: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- India, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Palmer, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ferris, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garrett, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ennis, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rosser, TX: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ike, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Patrick, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cebolla, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Milnesand, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mix Run, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moark, AR: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Modoc, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Punaluu, HI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Quay, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Radar Base, TX: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sawyers Bar, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Schooleys Mountain, NJ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds