In Powell County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 72.91% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 670 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.
Jump to Availability Maps
9 Internet Service Providers in Powell 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 Powell County are not shown.
Powell County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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 maps for all providers in Powell County
Using the dropdown below, please select a provider. Green indicates nearly all homes have service, red indicates few homes have service, and blank indicates no service.
Please note some providers will take longer to load than others
Internet service is available in 72.91% of Powell County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Powell County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Powell County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Powell County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Powell County home can get up to 670 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 46.50% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.41% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Powell County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Powell County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Powell County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Powell County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.15% of Powell County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 44.83% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 10.78%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.15%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 27.09% of Powell County homes.
Internet Market Health in Powell County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Powell County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Powell County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Powell County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Powell County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Powell County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Powell County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
Centurylink DSL in Powell County, MT
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 50.66%, or 3,519 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, central, east, and southwest Powell County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Powell County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Powell County. The fastest plan anyone in Powell County can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Powell County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Powell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Powell County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Powell County, MT
Spectrum cable coverage
About 45.34%, or 3,149 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southeast 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 cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. 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.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Powell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Powell County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powell County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications DSL in Powell County, MT
Blackfoot DSL coverage
About 15.22%, or 1,057 people, have Blackfoot DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northwest, west, northeast, north, and southeast Powell County area. Blackfoot is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Powell County.
Blackfoot Communications DSL download speeds
Blackfoot is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Blackfoot DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Powell County. The fastest plan anyone in Powell County can order from Blackfoot goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Powell County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 68.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications DSL upload speeds
In Powell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Blackfoot DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Blackfoot is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Powell County DSL providers. Blackfoot 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 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Blackfoot customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 70.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications Fiber in Powell County, MT
Blackfoot fiber coverage
About 1.15%, or 80 people, have Blackfoot fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, and northwest Powell County area. Blackfoot is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Powell County.
Blackfoot Communications fiber download speeds
Blackfoot is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Blackfoot fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powell County. The fastest plan anyone in Powell County can order from Blackfoot goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Powell County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Blackfoot Communications fiber upload speeds
In Powell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Blackfoot fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Blackfoot is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Powell County fiber providers. Blackfoot offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powell County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Powell County, MT
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 63.99%, or 4,445 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, east, central, west, southwest, northwest, and northeast Powell County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Powell County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Powell County. The fastest plan anyone in Powell County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Powell County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Powell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Powell County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Powell County, MT
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 4.85%, or 337 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, and northwest Powell County 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 Powell County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powell County. The fastest plan anyone in Powell County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Powell County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Powell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Powell County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powell County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Powell County, MT
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 4.30%, or 299 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, east, and central Powell County 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 Powell County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powell County. The fastest plan anyone in Powell County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Powell County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Powell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Powell County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powell County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Powell County, MT
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 4.30%, or 299 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, east, and central Powell County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Powell County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powell County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powell County. The fastest plan anyone in Powell County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Powell County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Powell County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Powell County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powell County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Powell County Internet 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 internet in Powell County compare to the rest of Montana?
Internet speeds in Powell County are slower versus the average speeds in Montana: 1,506 Mbps in Montana versus 670 Mbps in the county. The state has far less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Montana is 97.66% versus 72.91% in Powell County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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.
What does internet service 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
- Granite County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ravalli County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Meagher County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wheatland County, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clearwater County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nez Perce County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Musselshell County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Asotin County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garfield County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia County, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Custer County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Teton County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Terry County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Terrell County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Terrell County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Telfair County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Decatur County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- De Baca County, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Daniels County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Daggett County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds