In Powell County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 72.60% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 10 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.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Powell County, KY.
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Powell County, KY Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Powell 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 Powell County are not shown.
Powell County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Powell County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 72.60% of Powell County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Powell County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Powell County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Powell County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Powell County home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 25 Mbps, which 1.16% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 71.44% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Powell County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Powell County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Powell County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Powell County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.33% of Powell County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.69%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.13% of Powell County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Powell County, along with details on where in Powell County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Powell County, KY
AT&T DSL coverage
About 72.55%, or 9,525 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Powell County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Powell County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Powell County. The fastest plan anyone in Powell County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Powell County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 1.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Powell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Powell County DSL providers. AT&T 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 Powell County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Powell County, KY
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 72.55%, or 9,525 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Powell County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Powell County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Powell County. The fastest plan anyone in Powell County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Powell County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Powell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Powell County DSL providers. EarthLink 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 Powell County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 1.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 98.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Powell County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Powell County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Powell County compare to the rest of Kentucky?
DSL internet speeds in Powell County are much faster versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 0.00 Mbps in Kentucky versus 10 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Kentucky is 0.00% versus 72.60% in Powell County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Powell County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL 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
- Estill County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Jessamine County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mercer County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Martin County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Nelson County, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mingo County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Custer County, MT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Day County, SD: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dawson County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dawes County, NE: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Davison County, SD: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Davis County, IA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Daviess County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas County, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dallam County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds