In Bristol there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.93% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,100 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 99.93% 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 Point Broadband. 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 1,100 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 2.92% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 61.73% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bristol.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Bristol, and slower in the south 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 64.65% of Bristol homes.
- Cable is fastest for 35.28% 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): 3.8 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.3 (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 fiber, fixed wireless, cable, 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 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.
Point Broadband Fiber in Bristol, VA
Point Broadband fiber coverage
About 99.64%, or 28,431 people, have Point Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol.
Point Broadband fiber download speeds
Point Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Point Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Point Broadband 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
Point Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Point Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bristol fiber providers. Point Broadband 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
Brightspeed DSL in Bristol, VA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 86.60%, or 24,711 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Brightspeed goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 76.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 5 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, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 76.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Bristol, VA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 66.52%, or 18,982 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bristol.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Spectrum 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
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Bristol 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 one of the fastest compared to other Bristol cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Bristol, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 37.02%, or 10,563 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 some 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 no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% 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 one of the fastest compared to other Bristol cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Bristol, VA
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 7.69%, or 2,193 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, west, northeast, and southwest Bristol 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.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Spectrum 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
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bristol fiber providers. Spectrum 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 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 267 Mbps.
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- 49.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 50.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Bristol, VA
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 2.96%, or 845 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Bristol area. Brightspeed 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.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 1,974 Mbps.
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- 98.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,974 Mbps.
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- 98.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
MountaiNet Fiber in Bristol, VA
MountaiNet fiber coverage
About 1.14%, or 324 people, have MountaiNet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, and southwest Bristol area. MountaiNet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bristol.
MountaiNet fiber download speeds
MountaiNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MountaiNet fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from MountaiNet 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
MountaiNet fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MountaiNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MountaiNet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Bristol fiber providers. MountaiNet 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, VA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.84%, or 26,776 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 73 Mbps.
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- 63.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 36.4% 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 below 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 14 Mbps.
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- 63.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 36.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bristol, VA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 70.19%, or 20,030 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 much 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.
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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 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, VA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 70.19%, or 20,030 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 much 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.
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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 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bristol, VA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 60.22%, or 17,184 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 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 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
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 Virginia?
Internet speeds in Bristol are slower versus the average speeds in Virginia: 1,990 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,100 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Virginia is 97.92% versus 99.93% 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
- Bristol, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wyndale, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Holston Valley, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Emmett, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mendota, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roebuck, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Abingdon, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Collinwood, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McCorkle, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Willow Spring, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Jefferson, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroeville, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mint Hill, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Milton, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Millsboro, DE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mauldin, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lisle, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lenoir City, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kingsville, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jonesborough, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds