In Powhatan there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 2.06% of the city. 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, VA.
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Powhatan, VA 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 2.06% of Powhatan. 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 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 50 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 50 Mbps, which 2.06% of residents can get.
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, cable competes most often with DSL 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.
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.
River Street Networks DSL in Powhatan, VA
River Street DSL coverage
About 2.06%, or 394 people, have River Street DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and south Powhatan 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.
River Street Networks DSL download speeds
River Street is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powhatan. Versus other DSL providers in the area, River Street DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powhatan. The fastest plan anyone in Powhatan can order from River Street goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Powhatan customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
River Street Networks DSL upload speeds
In Powhatan 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 DSL providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powhatan is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 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 Virginia?
DSL internet speeds in Powhatan are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 50 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 2.06% 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
- Genito, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lodore, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ballsville, VA: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Sunny Side, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- flat-rock-va: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- jefferson-va: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- provost-va: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- fine-creek-mills-va: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- lee-va: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- state-farm-va: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Spring Creek, NV: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Destin, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas, AZ: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Dunn, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- East St. Louis, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cypress Quarters, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Streetsboro, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Stroudsburg, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sturgis, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sussex, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds