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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.
CenturyLink offers internet at speeds up to 40 Mbps
Xfinity offers internet at speeds up to 300 Mbps
Spectrum offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps
Viasat offers internet at speeds up to 25 Mbps
| Provider | Type | Download speeds |
User Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | DSL & Fiber | 40 Mbps | 2.5/5 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 300 Mbps | 2.5/5 |
| Spectrum | Cable | 100 Mbps | 3.0/5 |
| Viasat | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 2.0/5 |
| OPTINET | Fiber | 25 Mbps | N/A |
Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.
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.
