Best Internet Providers in Bristol, TX
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bristol, TX
Bristol has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Bristol.
Ranks compare Bristol with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bristol, TX at a Glance
Bristol Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Wi-Five
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, TX?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Bristol based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon 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. Verizon is an option for 61.22% of the city.
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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 10% and its connectivity index is in the top 35%.
| Measure | Bristol | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Ellis County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 64.8% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 500 Mbps | bottom 20% | 3,093 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.2 | bottom 34% | 11 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 13% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 93% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | top 45% | 70% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 19% | 85% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $83,077 | top 28% | $105,332 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 17% | 17% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Bristol, against 64.8% across Ellis County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Bristol are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,077 (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?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Bristol, TX.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bristol?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Bristol, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bristol, TX
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bristol, TX
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.2% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Wi-Five Fixed Wireless in Bristol, TX
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wi-Five offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.2% of Bristol homes. Across the city, Wi-Five Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bristol?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Bristol, TX.
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, TX.
Internet in Bristol by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
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 |
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ZIP codes in Bristol
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Bristol Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bristol that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Ferris has the most homes with fiber (97.9%) and Ennis the fewest (18.0%); Bristol has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol (this page) | 49 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 48/100 |
| Ennis | 25,989 | 18.0% | 1,164 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Ferris | 7,778 | 97.9% | 6,576 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 48/100 |
| Palmer | 5,922 | 82.5% | 6,217 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 60/100 |
| Garrett | 842 | 0.0% | 953 Mbps | 9.2 | C | 46/100 |
| Ike | 683 | 80.8% | 6,011 Mbps | 11.3 | A- | 74/100 |
| Crisp | 404 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 6.8 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Rosser | 395 | 0.0% | 300 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 67/100 |
| India | 279 | 98.2% | 6,876 Mbps | 8 | A | 42/100 |
| Patrick | 229 | 100.0% | 6,738 Mbps | 7.7 | A | 47/100 |
| Sand Lake | 60 | 0.0% | 297 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bristol?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nextlink 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
| Nextlink | 500 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Wi-Five | 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 43 reviews from Texas internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Bristol residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.19 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Bristol.
At a national level, based on 853 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bristol Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bristol, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bristol Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) |  (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (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 Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Bristol. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 500 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bristol Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (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 Texas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 3.88 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Rise Broadband is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.27 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bristol, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bristol
| ISP / Tech Type | Bristol Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Wi-Five | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 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 Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bristol is Verizon.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bristol, available to 100.0% 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.