In Powhatan County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 84.22% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,386 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Powhatan County, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Powhatan County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Powhatan County are not shown.
Powhatan County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Powhatan County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 84.22% of Powhatan County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Powhatan County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Powhatan County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Powhatan County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Powhatan County home can get up to 1,386 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 19.58% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 64.64% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Powhatan County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Powhatan County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Powhatan County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Powhatan County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.87% of Powhatan County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 84.22% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.60%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.24% of Powhatan County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Powhatan County, along with details on where in Powhatan County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Powhatan County, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 84.22%, or 25,546 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Powhatan County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Powhatan County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powhatan County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Powhatan County. The fastest plan anyone in Powhatan County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Powhatan County customers is up to 1,386 Mbps.
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- 23.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 76.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Powhatan County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Powhatan County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powhatan County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 85 Mbps.
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- 23.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 76.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Powhatan County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Powhatan County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Powhatan County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Powhatan County are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,386 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 84.22% in Powhatan County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Powhatan County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Chesterfield County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Henrico County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cumberland County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond City, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hanover County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Buckingham County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- New Kent County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- King and Queen County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Amherst County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Union County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, KS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dare County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Daviess County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Defiance County, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Titus County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Todd County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Toombs County, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds