In Bristol County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.97% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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.

 

Cable Internet Service Providers in Bristol County

i3 Broadband | Cable

Availability:

99.47%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Cox Communications | Cable

Availability:

98.79%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Bristol County are not shown.

 

Bristol County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Bristol County is cable internet available?

Bristol County, RI map of cable internet availability

Cable Internet Availability Key

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Cable is available in 99.97% of Bristol County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is i3 Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Bristol County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in Bristol County?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Bristol County.

Bristol County, RI map of the fastest cable internet speeds

Cable Internet Speed Key

1 Mbps
50 Mbps
1000 Mbps+

 

The average Bristol County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.97% of residents can get.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Bristol County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bristol County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Bristol County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 99.80% of the county.
  • 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 County homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bristol County, along with details on where in Bristol County and at what speeds.

i3 Broadband Cable in Bristol County, RI

i3 Broadband cable coverage

About 99.47%, or 49,612 people, have i3 Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol County area. i3 Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol County.

 

i3 Broadband cable download speeds

i3 Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other cable providers in the area, i3 Broadband cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from i3 Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to i3 Broadband customers in Bristol County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

i3 Broadband cable upload speeds

In Bristol County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for i3 Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, i3 Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bristol County cable providers. i3 Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol County is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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i3 Broadband's Bristol County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Cox Communications Cable in Bristol County, RI

Cox cable coverage

About 98.79%, or 49,272 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol County.

 

Cox Communications cable download speeds

Cox is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from Cox goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Cox Communications customers in Bristol County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Cox Communications cable upload speeds

In Bristol County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol County cable providers. Cox offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Cox's Bristol County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Bristol County Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bristol County or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in Bristol County compare to the rest of Rhode Island?

Cable internet speeds in Bristol County are comparable versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 1,000 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Rhode Island is 98.03% versus 99.97% in Bristol County.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bristol County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Cable Coverage
100.00%
99.98%
99.93%
99.67%
99.15%
Zip Code
Cable Coverage
98.20%
100.00%
98.59%
98.79%
0.00%

What does cable internet look like in other counties?

Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

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