In Bristol there are 2 internet service providers, with Frontier Communications being the most popular. Frontier Communications offers DSL internet service. In recent tests, Frontier Communications customers had an average download speed of 13 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps. In addition to Frontier Communications, cable internet service is also available from Xfinity.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications DSL | 13 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 40 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 86 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 11 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Frontier Communications is the most popular provider in Bristol offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 13 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 74 recent tests.
Frontier Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Bristol. 41% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 93% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 72 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 396 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 52 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 30 ms |
| March 9, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 6, 2024 | 15 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 62 ms |
| February 27, 2024 | 29 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 27 ms |
| February 27, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 35 ms |
| February 21, 2024 | 21 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 49 ms |
| February 20, 2024 | 15 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 40 ms |
| February 20, 2024 | 103 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 40 ms |
Xfinity is the 2nd most popular provider in Bristol offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 86 Mbps for download speeds and 23 Mbps for upload speeds over 49 recent tests.
Xfinity has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Bristol. 36% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 41% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2024 | 26 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 6 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 92 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 14 ms |
| February 24, 2024 | 78 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 14 ms |
| February 21, 2024 | 225 Mbps | 227 Mbps | 7 ms |
| February 20, 2024 | 88 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 18 ms |
| February 18, 2024 | 176 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 9 ms |
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