In Bristol there are 9 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,587 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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9 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 Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom. 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 1,587 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 4.95% 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 central parts of Bristol, and slower in the north 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 5.96% of Bristol homes.
- Cable is fastest for 89.95% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.55%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.54%.
- 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: 4.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Bristol internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 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 dsl, cable, 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 7 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.
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL in Bristol, VT
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL coverage
About 95.58%, or 4,861 people, have Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol.
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL download speeds
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 60.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol DSL providers. Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom 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 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 60.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Bristol, VT
XFINITY cable coverage
About 94.91%, or 4,827 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 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.
Show all download speeds
- 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 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom Fiber in Bristol, VT
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom fiber coverage
About 75.66%, or 3,848 people, have Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bristol.
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom fiber download speeds
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom goes up to 10,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 1,589 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.5% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
- 93.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom fiber upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol fiber providers. Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom 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 10,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom customers can get speeds up to 1,589 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.5% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
- 93.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Bristol, VT
Fidium DSL coverage
About 3.64%, or 185 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and southwest 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 DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bristol customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bristol DSL 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 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
VTel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Bristol, VT
VTel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 92.84%, or 4,722 people, have VTel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bristol area. VTel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol.
VTel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
VTel Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, VTel Wireless fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from VTel Wireless goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 75.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
VTel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for VTel Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, VTel Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bristol fixed wireless providers. VTel Wireless 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 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, VTel Wireless customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 75.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bristol, VT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 76.13%, or 3,872 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, south, west, north, southwest, northeast, and southeast 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 much 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 the fastest. 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 68 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 57.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.8% 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 the fastest 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bristol, VT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 8.97%, or 456 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, east, and southwest Bristol 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.
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 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.
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 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, VT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 8.97%, or 456 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, east, and southwest Bristol area. AT&T 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.
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 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.
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 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
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 Vermont?
Internet speeds in Bristol are slower versus the average speeds in Vermont: 2,127 Mbps in Vermont versus 1,587 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Vermont is 98.20% 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
- East Monkton, VT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Haven, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln, VT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Starksboro, VT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Lincoln, VT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monkton Boro, VT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Ferrisburg, VT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weybridge, VT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ferrisburg, VT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vergennes, VT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Nebo, GA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carbondale, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cape Neddick, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tichigan, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Egypt, NJ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jamestown, RI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Campbellsport, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camino, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnsonville, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Needles, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds