In Powhatan there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 88.97% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,331 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, VA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Powhatan
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 are not shown.
Powhatan Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Powhatan is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 88.97% of Powhatan. 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 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Powhatan?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Powhatan.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Powhatan home can get up to 1,331 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 14.56% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 74.41% 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.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Powhatan, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Powhatan?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Powhatan you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.51% of Powhatan homes.
- Cable is fastest for 88.97% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.47%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.94% of Powhatan homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Powhatan, along with details on where in Powhatan and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Powhatan, VA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 88.97%, or 17,056 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Powhatan area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Powhatan.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powhatan. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Powhatan. The fastest plan anyone in Powhatan can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Powhatan customers is up to 1,331 Mbps.
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- 16.4% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Powhatan 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 cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powhatan 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 70 Mbps.
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- 16.4% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 35.0 Mbps
Powhatan Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Powhatan or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Powhatan compare to the rest of Virginia?
Cable internet speeds in Powhatan are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 1,331 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 88.97% in Powhatan.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Powhatan 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Flat Rock, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Lee, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- State Farm, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Crozier, VA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Michaux, VA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Beaumont, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- East Amherst, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Falmouth, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Lake, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Massapequa, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East St. Louis, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cypress Quarters, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds