In Bristol there are 2 internet service providers, with Cox Communications being the most popular. Cox Communications offers cable and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Cox Communications customers had an average download speed of 139 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18 Mbps. In addition to Cox Communications, DSL internet service is also available from Verizon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable Fiber | 139 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 13 ms |
| Verizon DSL | 93 Mbps | 92 Mbps | 204 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Cox Communications is the most popular provider in Bristol offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 139 Mbps for download speeds and 18 Mbps for upload speeds over 6,343 recent tests.
Cox Communications has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Bristol. 26% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 44% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 60 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 13 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 15 Mbps | 19 Mbps | 14 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 60 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 15 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 273 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 12 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 206 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 13 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 94 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 11 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 59 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 17 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 60 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 12 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 15 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 11 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 284 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 12 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Bristol offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 93 Mbps for download speeds and 92 Mbps for upload speeds over 55 recent tests.
Verizon has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Bristol. 75% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
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