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Internet Providers in Bristol, Connecticut

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  • Provider
    • Xfinity
    • EarthLink
    • Frontier
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • AT&T
    • GoNetspeed
    • Starlink
    • Verizon
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Bristol, CT

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.8%
    Bristol speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 86.8%
  • 3. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 87.8%
    Bristol speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 5.7%
  • 7. GoNetspeed
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 49.2%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 22.2%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 34.9%

Best Internet Providers in Bristol, CT

Xfinity tops the list of internet service providers in Bristol, Connecticut. Offering a cable connection type, Xfinity boasts a maximum download speed of 2 Gbps. With its starting price at $35 per month and full coverage across Bristol, it is an excellent choice for consumers seeking high-speed connectivity at a reasonable cost.

Frontier and GoNetspeed follow closely behind Xfinity. Frontier provides both DSL and fiber connections with speeds ranging from 500 Mbps to 5 Gbps. Covering about 79% of Bristol, it starts at $49.99 per month, making it a viable option for those who prefer variety in their connection types. GoNetspeed offers a fiber connection with a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps, covering roughly half the city (49%) at the same starting price as Frontier's offering. In terms of technology coverage across Bristol, cable and Satellite have complete reach, while fiber covers around 85%, followed by Fixed Wireless at approximately half (49%). This wide availability ensures that residents can choose an internet plan that best suits their needs and preferences.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
34.86%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • EarthLink
  • GoNetspeed
99.77000000000001%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Bristol, CT

Provider Connection Types in Bristol, CT

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Bristol, CT
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
40.11%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.67%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
85.15%

List of Internet Providers in Bristol, CT

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
GoNetspeed Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Bristol, CT

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
GoNetspeed $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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