Internet providers in Bristol, VA

Internet in Bristol

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Bristol area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Bristol Residential Internet Coverage

Sitting directly on the border between Tennessee and Virginia, Bristol is a growing city with about 17000 people. It is one of the largest communities in this part of Virginia. Those who live in this region enjoy easy access to local airports and a growing metropolitan area, as well as a large variety of Internet service providers that reach both Virginia and Tennessee.

If you're interested in high speed fiber service, there are a couple options that could meet your needs. CenturyLink is one to consider, offering an established network that reaches all of Bristol. The service area reaches far past the city limits to include other rural and suburban communities. Bristol's other main fiber option is OPTINET, which has a similar coverage area and speed options.

DSL is accessible through CenturyLink throughout Bristol.

Cable is a popular choice for many in Bristol. The Spectrum network reaches the entire city, covering neighborhoods like Preston Hills, Three Springs, Kingtown, and Haskell.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Bristol

Average download speed
193.78 Mbps

Average upload speed
44.29 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
30.84 ms

Average jitter
8.9 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Bristol?

Spectrum - No data caps
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

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Summary of Bristol internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrumor call 833-513-4720
Brightspeed	DSL	40 Mbps	3.3/5	View Plans for Brightspeed
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Point Broadband	Fiber	1000 Mbps	2.5/5	Link not provided
iGo Technology	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	N/A

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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HighSpeedInternet.com compares internet providers within cities and metro areas to give customers the most relevant insights into their internet options. When comparing providers, we consider the following:

Provider coverage areas
Advertised speeds
Real-world speeds (speed test data)
Customer feedback
Other relevant localized data

We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

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