Best Internet Providers in Bristol, CT
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bristol, CT
Bristol has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Bristol.
Ranks compare Bristol with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bristol, CT at a Glance
Bristol Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
GoNetspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Bristol ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bristol, CT?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Bristol based on 76 Connecticut customer reviews, and GoNetspeed has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bristol?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Bristol
How Bristol Compares to Places Its Size
Bristol's report card score is tied 53rd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 371st of 749.
| Measure | Bristol | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Hartford County | Connecticut | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.8% | Tied 40th of 749 | 92.0% | 93.9% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 6,953 Mbps | 61st of 749 | 6,589 Mbps | 6,892 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7 | Tied 464th of 749 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 456th of 749 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 446th of 749 | 16% | 16% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 431st of 749 | 95% | 96% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 356th of 749 | 92% | 93% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | Tied 193rd of 749 | 79% | 80% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 442nd of 749 | 81% | 83% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $88,314 | 410th of 749 | $106,079 | $111,414 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 214th of 749 | 16% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 98.8% of homes in Bristol, against 92.0% across Hartford County and 93.9% across Connecticut. Households in Bristol are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,314 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Bristol
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bristol?
Frontier Fiber in Bristol, CT
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 98.8% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber in Bristol, CT
Availability:
59.7%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
GoNetspeed offers Fiber service to 59.7% of Bristol homes. Across the city, GoNetspeed Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bristol?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bristol, CT
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.9% of Bristol homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bristol, CT
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
229 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 229 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bristol, CT
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.6% of Bristol homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bristol, CT
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.6% of Bristol homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bristol?
XFINITY Cable in Bristol, CT
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,993 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.7% of Bristol homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,993 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 248 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bristol?
Frontier DSL in Bristol, CT
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 81.2% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 23 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bristol from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Bristol by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Bristol has 1 neighborhood and 1 ZIP code with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Bristol
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Hill Historic District | 9,092 | 97.0% | 6,851 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 59/100 |
ZIP codes in Bristol
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06010 | 60,724 | 98.9% | 6,953 Mbps | 7 | A- | 73/100 |
How Bristol Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bristol that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, River Glen has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Farmington the fewest (89.3%); Bristol has 98.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol (this page) | 61,261 | 98.8% | 6,953 Mbps | 7 | A- | 73/100 |
| Southington | 31,411 | 97.4% | 6,830 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 83/100 |
| Farmington | 17,521 | 89.3% | 6,207 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Plainville | 17,040 | 97.6% | 6,841 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 51/100 |
| Wolcott | 16,409 | 99.6% | 5,356 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 69/100 |
| Plantsville | 11,204 | 98.8% | 6,929 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 65/100 |
| Terryville | 9,404 | 96.5% | 6,771 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 65/100 |
| Burlington | 9,284 | 91.7% | 6,564 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 94/100 |
| Unionville | 8,172 | 96.8% | 6,853 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 81/100 |
| Plymouth | 2,356 | 99.5% | 5,604 Mbps | 6.3 | A- | 77/100 |
| River Glen | 1,185 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6.7 | A | 73/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bristol?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by GoNetspeed. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bristol
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| GoNetspeed | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bristol Internet Providers
Based on 76 reviews from Connecticut internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Bristol residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Connecticut, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 88.7% coverage in Bristol.
At a national level, based on 4803 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GoNetspeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.26 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bristol Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bristol, Connecticut, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bristol Overall | Connecticut Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed | (1) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier |  (1) | (14) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (44) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bristol
Based on data reported by Bristol ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Bristol. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,947 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with GoNetspeed. This indicates GoNetspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bristol Speed | Connecticut Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoNetspeed |  (1) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (14) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (44) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bristol?
Of the providers in Bristol, customers rate Frontier Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bristol where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Connecticut or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Frontier Communications is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bristol, Connecticut, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bristol
| ISP / Tech Type | Bristol Affordability | Connecticut Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (1) | (14) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GoNetspeed | (1) | (8) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (44) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (0) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Connecticut
Customer Reviews
lyssa l
XFINITY Cable
April 26, 2026 I've been using Xfinity for about two years now, and overall, it's been a solid experience. I work remotely and stream a lot of content, and the 200 Mbps plan has been more than enough for my needs. Speeds are consistent, and I rarely experience outages. I especially appreciate the self-service tools in the Xfinity app—it makes managing my plan and checking for issues super easy.
Matthew M
Frontier Fiber
February 26, 2026 Frontier has been great. The auto bill and pay option is very easy to enroll into for additional savings. I’m on a month to month plan giving me the flexibility to change providers. The price has been roughly the same for about 2 years now. We have 4 hot spots in the house so fast internet is in every corner of the house. Very reliable internet which is great because I work from home 3 times a week.
A Bristol, CT Customer
GoNetspeed Fiber
January 09, 2024 ISPReports User
XFINITY
August 02, 2026 spotty cell service for phone.
TK
XFINITY Cable
May 16, 2026 My internet provider is reliable and affordable.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bristol?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Bristol is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, GoNetspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bristol is Frontier.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bristol, available to 99.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.