Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Powell County, KY


In Powell County there are 6 residential Fiber providers covering 90.33% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,888 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 Fiber internet providers in Powell County, KY.

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Powell County, KY Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Powell County

EarthLink | Fiber

Availability:

71.42%

Avg. Speed:

4,616 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

71.42%

Avg. Speed:

4,616 Mbps

Crystal Broadband Networks | Fiber

Availability:

55.62%

Avg. Speed:

500 Mbps

Spectrum | Fiber

Availability:

43.83%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Mountain Telephone | Fiber

Availability:

3.41%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

Eastern Telephone & Technologies | Fiber

Availability:

1.04%

Avg. Speed:

100 Mbps

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Powell County is fiber internet available?

Powell County, KY map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 90.33% of Powell County. Areas in green have fiber 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 fiber internet in Powell County?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Powell County.

Powell County, KY map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Powell County home can get up to 3,888 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 64.57% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Powell County.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Powell County, and slower in the east areas of the county.

Is fiber 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, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber 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.

 

Fiber 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.

EarthLink Fiber in Powell County, KY

EarthLink fiber coverage

About 71.42%, or 9,377 people, have EarthLink fiber 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 fiber download speeds

EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber 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 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Powell County customers is up to 4,616 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Powell County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 90.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 9.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fiber upload speeds

In Powell County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Powell County fiber 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 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,616 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Powell County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 90.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 9.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Powell County, KY

AT&T fiber coverage

About 71.42%, or 9,377 people, have AT&T fiber 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 fiber download speeds

AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber 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 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Powell County customers is up to 4,616 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Powell County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 90.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 9.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In Powell County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Powell County fiber 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 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,616 Mbps.

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AT&T's Powell County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 90.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
  • 9.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Crystal Broadband Networks Fiber in Powell County, KY

Crystal Broadband Networks fiber coverage

About 55.62%, or 7,302 people, have Crystal Broadband Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, north, southeast, south, west, east, and northeast Powell County area. Crystal Broadband Networks is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Powell County.

 

Crystal Broadband Networks fiber download speeds

Crystal Broadband Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Crystal Broadband Networks fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powell County. The fastest plan anyone in Powell County can order from Crystal Broadband Networks goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Powell County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Crystal Broadband Networks customers in Powell County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

Crystal Broadband Networks fiber upload speeds

In Powell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Crystal Broadband Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Crystal Broadband Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Powell County fiber providers. Crystal Broadband Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powell County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Crystal Broadband Networks's Powell County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Fiber in Powell County, KY

Spectrum fiber coverage

About 43.83%, or 5,754 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, southeast, west, central, south, and east Powell County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Powell County.

 

Spectrum fiber download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powell County. The fastest plan anyone in Powell County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Powell County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Powell County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum fiber upload speeds

In Powell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Powell County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 955 Mbps.

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Spectrum's Powell County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 90.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 9.1% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Mountain Telephone Fiber in Powell County, KY

Mountain Telephone fiber coverage

About 3.41%, or 448 people, have Mountain Telephone fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Powell County area. Mountain Telephone is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Powell County.

 

Mountain Telephone fiber download speeds

Mountain Telephone is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mountain Telephone fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powell County. The fastest plan anyone in Powell County can order from Mountain Telephone goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Powell County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Mountain Telephone customers in Powell County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Mountain Telephone fiber upload speeds

In Powell County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mountain Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mountain Telephone is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Powell County fiber providers. Mountain Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powell County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Mountain Telephone's Powell County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Eastern Telephone & Technologies Fiber in Powell County, KY

Eastern Telephone & Technologies fiber coverage

About 1.04%, or 136 people, have Eastern Telephone & Technologies fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Powell County area. Eastern Telephone & Technologies is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Powell County.

 

Eastern Telephone & Technologies fiber download speeds

Eastern Telephone & Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Eastern Telephone & Technologies fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powell County. The fastest plan anyone in Powell County can order from Eastern Telephone & Technologies goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Powell County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Eastern Telephone & Technologies customers in Powell County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Eastern Telephone & Technologies fiber upload speeds

In Powell County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Eastern Telephone & Technologies fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Eastern Telephone & Technologies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Powell County fiber providers. Eastern Telephone & Technologies offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powell County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Eastern Telephone & Technologies's Powell County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Powell County Fiber 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 fiber internet in Powell County compare to the rest of Kentucky?

Fiber internet speeds in Powell County are much faster versus the average speeds in Kentucky: 0.00 Mbps in Kentucky versus 3,888 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Kentucky is 0.00% versus 90.33% in Powell County.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber 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.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
4038096.26%
4031283.00%
4033732.36%
4047291.63%
4034699.13%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
4037694.12%
4033691.73%
40334100.00%
4035372.74%
4032299.97%

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