In Bristol there are 2 internet service providers, with Spectrum being the most popular. Spectrum offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Spectrum customers had an average download speed of 222 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, DSL internet service is also available from Consolidated Communications.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 222 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 39 ms |
| Consolidated Communications DSL | 90 Mbps | 89 Mbps | 21 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Bristol offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 222 Mbps for download speeds and 10 Mbps for upload speeds over 84 recent tests.
Spectrum has the 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 between 100-250 Mbps, and 38% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2024 | 335 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 56 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 278 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 61 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 29 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 54 ms |
| March 3, 2024 | 317 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 62 ms |
| March 3, 2024 | 133 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 44 ms |
| March 2, 2024 | 67 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 37 ms |
| March 2, 2024 | 199 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 43 ms |
| February 29, 2024 | 11 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 40 ms |
| February 28, 2024 | 255 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 32 ms |
| February 27, 2024 | 279 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 33 ms |
Consolidated Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Bristol offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 90 Mbps for download speeds and 89 Mbps for upload speeds over 6 recent tests.
Consolidated Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Bristol. 67% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 33% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2024 | 90 Mbps | 48 Mbps | 21 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 91 Mbps | 89 Mbps | 21 ms |
| March 7, 2024 | 21 Mbps | 136 Mbps | 24 ms |
We’ll run a download test and an upload test to give you the full picture of your internet connection.