In Powhatan County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 1.72% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 50 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 Powhatan County, VA.
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Powhatan County, VA Availability Maps
DSL 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 DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 1.72% of Powhatan County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is River Street. Call one of the companies with service in Powhatan County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Powhatan County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Powhatan County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Powhatan County home can get up to 50 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 50 Mbps, which 1.72% of residents can get.
Is DSL 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, cable competes most often with DSL 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.
DSL 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.
River Street Networks DSL in Powhatan County, VA
River Street DSL coverage
About 1.72%, or 523 people, have River Street DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Powhatan County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Powhatan County.
River Street Networks DSL download speeds
River Street is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powhatan County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, River Street DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powhatan County. The fastest plan anyone in Powhatan County can order from River Street goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Powhatan County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
River Street Networks DSL upload speeds
In Powhatan County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street DSL. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Powhatan County DSL providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powhatan County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Powhatan County DSL 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 DSL internet in Powhatan County compare to the rest of Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Powhatan County are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 50 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 1.72% in Powhatan County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 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
- Chesterfield County, VA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, VA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hanover County, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Buckingham County, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Botetourt County, VA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Craig County, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Summers County, WV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pike County, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Union County, AR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, KS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas County, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dare County, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Daviess County, IN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Defiance County, OH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Titus County, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Todd County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Toombs County, GA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds