In Bristol County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.99% 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.

 

5 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

Verizon | DSL

Availability:

92.89%

Avg. Speed:

7.1 Mbps

Verizon | Fiber

Availability:

10.37%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

69.34%

Avg. Speed:

25 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 internet available?

Bristol County, RI map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 99.99% 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 i3 Broadband. 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.

Bristol County, RI map of local internet speeds

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The average Bristol County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.97% 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 25 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 southeast parts of Bristol County, and slower in the northwest 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 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.

 

Internet Market Health in Bristol County

Bristol County, RI map of internet competition

Internet Competition Key

4+ options
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No alternatives

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: 3.7 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Bristol County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 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 4 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 is doing better than most.

 

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.

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

 

 

 

Verizon DSL in Bristol County, RI

Verizon DSL coverage

About 92.89%, or 46,327 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 6 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 1.5 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Bristol County customers is up to 7.1 Mbps.

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

  • 16.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 10.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 60.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 1.5 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 0.81 Mbps.

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Verizon's Bristol County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 26.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 68.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fiber in Bristol County, RI

Verizon fiber coverage

About 10.37%, or 5,172 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Bristol County area. Verizon 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.

 

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 slowest. 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.

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

  • 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 above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest 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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Verizon's Bristol County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Bristol County, RI

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 69.34%, or 34,583 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 much 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.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Bristol County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 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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T-Mobile Home Internet's Bristol County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 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 Rhode Island?

Internet speeds in Bristol County are comparable versus the average speeds in Rhode Island: 996 Mbps in Rhode Island versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Rhode Island is 99.17% versus 99.99% 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.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
100.00%
99.98%
100.00%
99.79%
99.97%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
98.23%
100.00%
99.96%
99.16%
0.00%

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.

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