In Powhatan there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 10.86% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 981 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.
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Powhatan, VA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 10.86% of Powhatan. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is firefly FIBER BROADBAND. Call one of the companies with service in Powhatan above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Powhatan?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Powhatan.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Powhatan home can get up to 981 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 7.46% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.40% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Powhatan.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Powhatan, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber 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 fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND Fiber in Powhatan, VA
firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber coverage
About 7.46%, or 1,431 people, have firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, northwest, and southwest Powhatan area. firefly FIBER BROADBAND is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Powhatan.
firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber download speeds
firefly FIBER BROADBAND is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powhatan. Versus other fiber providers in the area, firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powhatan. The fastest plan anyone in Powhatan can order from firefly FIBER BROADBAND goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Powhatan customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber upload speeds
In Powhatan download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for firefly FIBER BROADBAND fiber. Compared to other ISPs, firefly FIBER BROADBAND is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Powhatan fiber providers. firefly FIBER BROADBAND offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powhatan is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Powhatan, VA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 3.40%, or 651 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and northeast Powhatan area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Powhatan.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powhatan. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powhatan. The fastest plan anyone in Powhatan can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Powhatan customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Powhatan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Powhatan fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powhatan is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Powhatan, VA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 3.40%, or 651 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and northeast Powhatan area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Powhatan.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powhatan. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powhatan. The fastest plan anyone in Powhatan can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Powhatan customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Powhatan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Powhatan fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powhatan is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Powhatan Fiber 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 fiber internet in Powhatan compare to the rest of Virginia?
Fiber internet speeds in Powhatan are much faster versus the average speeds in Virginia: 0.00 Mbps in Virginia versus 981 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Virginia is 0.00% versus 10.86% in Powhatan.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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
- Flat Rock, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Provost, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fine Creek Mills, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Genito, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lee, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Crozier, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Michaux, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hatchers, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Beaumont, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Spring Creek, NV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Destin, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dunn, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Amherst, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Lake, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Massapequa, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East St. Louis, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cypress Quarters, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Streetsboro, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds