In Powhatan there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 12.22% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 21 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, LA.
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Powhatan, LA Availability Maps
DSL 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 DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 12.22% of Powhatan. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Pelican Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Powhatan above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Powhatan?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Powhatan.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Powhatan home can get up to 21 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 9.23% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.99% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Powhatan.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Powhatan, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL 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 DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 31.67% of Powhatan homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 55.61%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 12.72% of Powhatan homes.
DSL 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.
Pelican Broadband DSL in Powhatan, LA

Pelican Broadband DSL coverage
About 12.22%, or 49 people, have Pelican Broadband DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and northwest Powhatan area. Pelican Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Powhatan.
Pelican Broadband DSL download speeds
Pelican Broadband is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powhatan. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Pelican Broadband DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Powhatan. The fastest plan anyone in Powhatan can order from Pelican Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Powhatan customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 75.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Pelican Broadband DSL upload speeds
In Powhatan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Pelican Broadband DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Pelican Broadband is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Powhatan DSL providers. Pelican Broadband 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 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Pelican Broadband customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 75.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Powhatan DSL 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 DSL internet in Powhatan compare to the rest of Louisiana?
DSL internet speeds in Powhatan are much faster versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 0.00 Mbps in Louisiana versus 21 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Louisiana is 0.00% versus 12.22% in Powhatan.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 DSL 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
- Campti, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fairview Alpha, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lake End, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- King Hill, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Natchitoches, LA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clarence, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hanna, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Creston, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Robeline, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marthaville, LA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cambridge Junction, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Whitlock, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Whiteside, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Whetstone, SC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Unity, NH: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Bush, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cherryville, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chassahowitzka, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Carmen, OK: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Camptonville, CA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds


