Compare Bristol internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Bristol – 124 Mbps
WI – 119 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bristol – 14 Mbps
WI – 44 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bristol.
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Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 61% |
Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 97% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
E-vergent.com | $59.95 | 10 - 70 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 35% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.42%
2 providers - 59.37%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Bristol is comparable to the rest of Wisconsin - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Bristol area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Bristol residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 68% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Bristol, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Bristol area, and 59.37% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bristol's six internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Spectrum | 186 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
Viasat | 24 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bristol.
The largest internet providers in Bristol are Frontier, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Bristol.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most Bristol residents, covering 61% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 97% of the area. Bristol’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Bristol residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to most households in Bristol covering 61% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Bristol to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Bristol, $53.98.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in Bristol covering 97% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bristol residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Bristol, $53.98.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bristol, $0.73.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Bristol. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bristol's providers, 76 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Bristol covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Bristol where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Bristol, $53.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bristol, $0.73.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Bristol. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Bristol's providers, 76 Mbps.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Bristol with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Bristol. The next fastest internet provider in Bristol is Rise Broadband, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 35% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Bristol with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bristol, $53.98.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem