In Powellton there are 5 residential internet providers covering 98.82% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 884 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Powellton
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 Powellton are not shown.
Powellton 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
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Internet service is available in 98.82% of Powellton. 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 Optimum. Now you can call companies in Powellton with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Powellton?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Powellton.
Internet Speed Key
The average Powellton home can get up to 884 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 92.72% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.09% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Powellton.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Powellton, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Powellton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Powellton you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Powellton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 92.72% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.09%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.18% of Powellton homes.
Internet Market Health in Powellton
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Powellton 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 Powellton based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Powellton internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Powellton homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Powellton internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Powellton needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Powellton, along with details on where in Powellton and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Powellton, WV
Optimum cable coverage
About 92.72%, or 548 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, north, east, west, southwest, northeast, and central Powellton area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Powellton.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powellton. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powellton. The fastest plan anyone in Powellton can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Powellton customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Powellton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Powellton cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powellton is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Powellton, WV
Frontier DSL coverage
About 90.36%, or 534 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Powellton area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Powellton.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powellton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Powellton. The fastest plan anyone in Powellton can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Powellton customers is up to 89 Mbps.
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- 57.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 19.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Powellton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Powellton DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 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 Powellton is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 19.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Powellton, WV
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 83.42%, or 493 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, north, west, southwest, southeast, and central Powellton area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Powellton.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Powellton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Powellton. The fastest plan anyone in Powellton can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Powellton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Powellton 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Powellton fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Powellton is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Powellton Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Powellton or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Powellton compare to the rest of West Virginia?
Internet speeds in Powellton are much slower versus the average speeds in West Virginia: 3,623 Mbps in West Virginia versus 884 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in West Virginia is 97.86% versus 98.82% in Powellton.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Powellton 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 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
- Kimberly, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Deep Water, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Altura, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Berino, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aultman, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bennettville, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bancroft, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Belcher, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds