Best Internet Providers in Bristol, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bristol, IL
Bristol has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bristol, IL at a Glance
Bristol Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Metronet
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, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Bristol based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Bristol, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.55% of the city.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
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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
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Blast Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Bristol Compares to Places Its Size
Bristol's report card score is in the top 12% and its connectivity index is in the top 2%.
| Measure | Bristol | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Kendall County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 72.5% | bottom 48% | 78.2% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,826 Mbps | top 18% | 4,091 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.9 | top 2% | 8.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 19% | 15% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 98% | 95% | 96% | Tied with 514 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | top 3% | 96% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 90% | top 3% | 86% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | top 6% | 90% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $140,775 | top 6% | $118,078 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 18% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 72.5% of homes in Bristol, against 78.2% across Kendall County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Bristol are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $140,775 (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?
Metronet Fiber in Bristol, IL
Availability:
59.6%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 59.6% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Bristol, IL
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 14.0% of Bristol homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Bristol, IL
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 14.0% of Bristol homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bristol?
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Bristol, IL
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bristol, IL
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Bristol homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bristol, IL
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Bristol homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bristol, IL
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% 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 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bristol, IL
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bristol, IL
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
240 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.8% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 240 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Blast Communications Fixed Wireless in Bristol, IL
Availability:
39.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Blast Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.0% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Blast Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bristol?
XFINITY Cable in Bristol, IL
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 86.3% of Bristol homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Bristol, IL
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 7.4% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bristol?
EarthLink DSL in Bristol, IL
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 89.4% of Bristol homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bristol from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Bristol, IL
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 89.4% of Bristol homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bristol from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Bristol by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Bristol has 1 ZIP code with its own page. 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 |
|---|
ZIP codes in Bristol
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60512 | 1,371 | 48.4% | 3,030 Mbps | 9 | B | 89/100 |
How Bristol Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bristol that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, North Aurora has the most homes with fiber (97.8%) and Big Rock the fewest (0.0%); Bristol has 72.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol (this page) | 2,329 | 72.5% | 3,826 Mbps | 9.9 | B+ | 90/100 |
| Aurora | 183,013 | 45.0% | 3,322 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 82/100 |
| Oswego | 39,669 | 93.4% | 4,794 Mbps | 9.3 | A- | 91/100 |
| Yorkville | 26,173 | 82.3% | 4,289 Mbps | 9.5 | A- | 80/100 |
| Montgomery | 21,764 | 97.5% | 5,040 Mbps | 9.6 | A | 88/100 |
| North Aurora | 18,883 | 97.8% | 5,014 Mbps | 8.8 | A | 82/100 |
| Plano | 13,987 | 86.7% | 4,612 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 80/100 |
| Sugar Grove | 11,664 | 96.6% | 4,993 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 83/100 |
| Boulder Hill | 8,394 | 97.7% | 5,047 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 80/100 |
| Big Rock | 1,692 | 0.0% | 701 Mbps | 7.8 | C- | 86/100 |
| Nottingham Woods | 207 | 17.9% | 1,335 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bristol?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Metronet 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
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| AT&T | 1,000 |
| EarthLink | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Blast Communications | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Bristol. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Bristol Internet Providers
Based on 312 reviews from Illinois 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 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 88.8% coverage in Bristol.
At a national level, based on 4790 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bristol Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bristol, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bristol Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Bristol. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bristol Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bristol?
Of the providers in Bristol, customers rate Verizon 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 Illinois or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bristol, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bristol
| ISP / Tech Type | Bristol Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) |  (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Pavlov Media Fiber
November 13, 2026 
Carol
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 26, 2026 Fast, friendly service. Appreciate being able to get quick help by calling. Actually get a person on the phone
ISPReports User
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 09, 2026 61438
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 08, 2026 MTC has been a great internet for my family. Rather it be gaming system speed, or just watching tv in multiple rooms, The internet seems to run smoothly. I very seldom have internet interruption. When we do it is usually due to storm taking out a pole, or upgrading the system. It usually has been a short time when it does happen.
ISPReports User
MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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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 Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bristol is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) has the broadest coverage in Bristol, available to 99.2% 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.