Best Internet Providers in Bristol, RI
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bristol, RI
Bristol has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Bristol.
Ranks compare Bristol with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bristol, RI at a Glance
Bristol Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
i3 Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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, RI?
Cox Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Bristol based on 30 Rhode Island customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 in the bottom 14% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.
| Measure | Bristol | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Bristol County | Rhode Island | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 3.0% | bottom 4% | 12.7% | 90.7% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | bottom 42% | 1,999 Mbps | 1,934 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | bottom 30% | 5.6 | 5.7 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 11% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 45% | 16% | 13% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 32% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 48% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | top 31% | 83% | 78% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 38% | 85% | 80% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $107,046 | top 32% | $124,199 | $96,849 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 24% | top 3% | 20% | 17% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 3.0% of homes in Bristol, against 12.7% across Bristol County and 90.7% across Rhode Island. Households in Bristol are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $107,046 (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?
i3 Broadband Fiber in Bristol, RI
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
i3 Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Bristol homes. Across the city, i3 Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Bristol, RI
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has 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, RI
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% 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 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bristol, RI
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
239 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.2% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 239 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bristol, RI
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.2% of Bristol homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bristol, RI
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.2% of Bristol homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bristol?
i3 Broadband Cable in Bristol, RI
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
i3 Broadband offers Cable service to 89.8% of Bristol homes. Across the city, i3 Broadband Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Cox Cable in Bristol, RI
Availability:
89.3%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 89.3% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bristol?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Bristol, RI.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02809 | 22,481 | 3.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 65/100 |
How Bristol Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bristol that have their own pages are all within 8 miles, 3 of them in Massachusetts. Among them, Portsmouth has the most homes with fiber (94.2%) and Somerset, MA the fewest (0.0%); Bristol has 3.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol (this page) | 22,296 | 3.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 64/100 |
| Fall River, MA | 93,138 | 0.4% | 1,931 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 42/100 |
| Somerset, MA | 17,960 | 0.0% | 1,953 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 69/100 |
| Barrington | 17,826 | 31.9% | 1,998 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 87/100 |
| Swansea, MA | 17,614 | 1.2% | 1,937 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 64/100 |
| Portsmouth | 17,304 | 94.2% | 1,189 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 79/100 |
| Riverside | 16,331 | 93.8% | 1,999 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 65/100 |
| Tiverton | 15,996 | 62.4% | 1,508 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 68/100 |
| Warren | 11,344 | 6.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 55/100 |
| Prudence Island | 203 | 0.0% | 149 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 75/100 |
| Prudence Park | 28 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 55/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bristol?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Cox Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cox Communications and i3 Broadband 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
| i3 Broadband | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 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 30 reviews from Rhode Island internet customers, Cox Communications is the best internet service provider for Bristol residents. Cox Communications was rated at an average of 3.63 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Rhode Island, with 3.77 out of 5 stars and 86.2% coverage in Bristol.
At a national level, based on 2706 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, Rhode Island, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bristol Overall | Rhode Island Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (0) | (1) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | 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 Cox Communications and i3 Broadband. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Bristol. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Cox Communications. This indicates Cox reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bristol Speed | Rhode Island Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | (1) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (0) | (1) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | 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 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 Rhode Island or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 3.46 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. i3 Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bristol, Rhode Island, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bristol
| ISP / Tech Type | Bristol Affordability | Rhode Island Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | (0) | (1) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (16) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | 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 Rhode Island
Customer Reviews
A West Warwick, RI Customer
Verizon Fiber
May 13, 2026 
Glen M
Cox Cable
November 26, 2025 We've been customers of Cox Communications for more than two years. We are very with them. The installation technicians provide a high level of customer service. They are very caring individuals.
Kathy F
Verizon Fiber
July 26, 2025 Verizon has the only reliable internet service in this area. Since changing to Fios I have experienced perfect connections. Customer service is proactive in recommending pricing options that are benefical to the customer. They are consistent with equipment upgrades and service upgrade announcements and communications. I could not be more satisfied with Verizon. Truth
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A Bristol, RI Customer
Cox Cable
April 16, 2025 Paige W
Cox Cable
December 09, 2024 Using cox is alright. I haven't been a customer for very long so others may have differing opinions. The way they handle customers is fine, not exceptional. As someone who has a lower budget and was looking for internet for working from home, they do the job.
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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 Cox.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cox Communications and i3 Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Cox Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bristol is Verizon.
- Viasat, i3 Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bristol, available to 89.8% 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.