In Bristol there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.78% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,249 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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10 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 99.78% 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 Frontier. 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 4,249 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 54.35% 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 50 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, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.01% of Bristol homes.
- Cable is fastest for 38.64% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.13%.
- 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: 6.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.7 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Bristol internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 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 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.
Spectrum Cable in Bristol, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 95.12%, or 5,669 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 most of Bristol.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. 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.
Show all download speeds
- 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 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Bristol, WI
Frontier fiber coverage
About 54.35%, or 3,239 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, central, west, south, and east Bristol area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority 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
Frontier Communications DSL in Bristol, WI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 42.35%, or 2,524 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, south, north, east, northwest, and southwest 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 3 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 27 Mbps.
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- 12.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 82.6% 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol DSL providers. Frontier 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 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 2.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Bristol, WI
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 4.66%, or 278 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, and northwest 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 average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber 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.
Show all download speeds
- 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 349 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Bristol, WI
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 93.04%, or 5,545 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 most 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 3 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 20 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 35.9% 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bristol fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 35.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bristol, WI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 86.28%, or 5,142 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 most 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bristol, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 84.13%, or 5,014 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 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 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 44 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.9% 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 7.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bristol, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 74.04%, or 4,413 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 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 41 Mbps.
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- 21.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.4% 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 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 6.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bristol, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 74.04%, or 4,413 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 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 41 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 21.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.4% 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 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 6.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Bristol, WI
e-vergent fixed wireless coverage
About 28.51%, or 1,699 people, have e-vergent fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, south, north, east, and southwest Bristol area. e-vergent is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bristol.
e-vergent fixed wireless download speeds
e-vergent is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, e-vergent fixed wireless is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol can order from e-vergent goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bristol customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
e-vergent fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for e-vergent fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, e-vergent is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Bristol fixed wireless providers. e-vergent 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 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, e-vergent customers can get speeds up to 8.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 1.0 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 Wisconsin?
Internet speeds in Bristol are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 2,751 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 4,249 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 98.77% versus 99.78% 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
- Benet Lake, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Shangrila, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Paddock Lake, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salem, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Trevor, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Antioch, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Silver Lake, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rosecrans, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wilmot, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Channel Lake, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Stedman, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbus, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jacksboro, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colonial Heights, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Joseph, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Leonard, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jamestown, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jasper, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cold Spring, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colbert, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds