In Bristol County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.20% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 994 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Bristol County
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
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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Bristol County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.20% of Bristol County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Bristol County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Bristol County.
How fast are internet speeds in Bristol County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Bristol County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bristol County home can get up to 994 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.27% 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 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bristol County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Bristol County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Bristol County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bristol County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Bristol County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.67% 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.
Internet Market Health in Bristol County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Bristol County 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 County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Bristol County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bristol County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Bristol County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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 County needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Bristol County, MA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 96.26%, or 527,761 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY 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 XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be 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 County cable providers. XFINITY 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Bristol County, MA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 93.47%, or 512,490 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bristol County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bristol County customers is up to 8.5 Mbps.
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- 24.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 35.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol County DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.86 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 54.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 0.4 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Bristol County, MA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 28.75%, or 157,649 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, east, central, northeast, and west Bristol County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Bristol County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bristol County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Bristol County, MA
Spectrum cable coverage
About 3.32%, or 18,185 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, and central Bristol County 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 County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bristol County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be 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 County cable providers. Spectrum 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Bristol County, MA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 42.02%, or 230,393 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Bristol County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Bristol County.
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 County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bristol County. The fastest plan anyone in Bristol County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Bristol County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bristol County download speeds tend to be 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 County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bristol County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Bristol County Internet 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 internet in Bristol County compare to the rest of Massachusetts?
Internet speeds in Bristol County are comparable versus the average speeds in Massachusetts: 978 Mbps in Massachusetts versus 994 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Massachusetts is 99.27% versus 99.20% in Bristol County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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.
What does internet service 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.
Nearby Counties
- Bristol County, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newport County, RI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Providence County, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kent County, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dukes County, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Barnstable County, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Delaware County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Castle County, DE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Anne Arundel County, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Summit County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Utah County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stanislaus County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brevard County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds