In Bristol there are 3 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 180 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, CenturyLink and Xfinity offer DSL, fiber and cable internet service.
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 | 180 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 38 ms |
| CenturyLink DSL Fiber | 424 Mbps | 183 Mbps | 38 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 148 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 43 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 180 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 125 recent tests.
Spectrum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Bristol. 37% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 58% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2024 | 91 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 49 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 457 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 34 ms |
CenturyLink is the 2nd most popular provider in Bristol offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 424 Mbps for download speeds and 183 Mbps for upload speeds over 8 recent tests.
CenturyLink has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Bristol. 50% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 75% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2024 | 550 Mbps | 185 Mbps | 34 ms |
Xfinity is the 3rd most popular provider in Bristol offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 148 Mbps for download speeds and 12 Mbps for upload speeds over 3 recent tests.
Xfinity has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Bristol. 67% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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