Best Internet Providers in Powell, AL
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Powell, AL
Powell has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Powell.
Ranks compare Powell with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Powell, AL at a Glance
Powell Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
FTC
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Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Powell ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Powell, AL?
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Powell based on 47 Alabama customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Powell?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Powell Compares to Places Its Size
Powell's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 42%.
| Measure | Powell | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | DeKalb County | Alabama | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.8% | top 22% | 84.8% | 73.5% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 1,005 Mbps | 3,295 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | bottom 27% | 5.4 | 7 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 7% | 5% | 9% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 36% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 87% | 88% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 43% | 63% | 68% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 46% | 62% | 72% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $63,540 | bottom 30% | $54,374 | $72,899 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 97.8% of homes in Powell, against 84.8% across DeKalb County and 73.5% across Alabama. Households in Powell are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,540 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Powell
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Powell?
FTC Fiber in Powell, AL
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 97.8% of Powell homes. Across the city, FTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Powell?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Powell, AL
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
215 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Powell homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 215 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Powell, AL
Availability:
80.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.4% of Powell homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Powell, AL
Availability:
80.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.4% of Powell homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Powell, AL
Availability:
79.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.0% of Powell homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Powell?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Powell, AL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Powell?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Powell, AL.
Internet in Powell by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Powell
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Powell
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Powell Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Powell that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Section has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Fyffe the fewest (99.4%); Powell has 97.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell (this page) | 1,185 | 97.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Rainsville | 7,247 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 56/100 |
| Fyffe | 3,912 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 48/100 |
| Section | 3,550 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 37/100 |
| Sylvania | 2,613 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 44/100 |
| Dutton | 2,607 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 54/100 |
| Groveoak | 974 | 97.6% | 977 Mbps | 3 | C | 67/100 |
| Shiloh | 388 | 97.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Pine Ridge | 363 | 89.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B- | 40/100 |
| Hodge | 252 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 52/100 |
| Powells Crossroads | 169 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Powell?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Powell
| Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Powell Internet Providers
Based on 47 reviews from Alabama internet customers, Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Powell residents. Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Alabama, with 3.70 out of 5 stars and 80.4% coverage in Powell.
At a national level, based on 2226 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Powell Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Powell, Alabama, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Powell Overall | Alabama Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTC |  (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Powell
Based on data reported by Powell ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Powell. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Powell Speed | Alabama Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| FTC | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Powell?
Of the providers in Powell, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Powell where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Alabama or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.20 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Powell, Alabama, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Powell
| ISP / Tech Type | Powell Affordability | Alabama Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| FTC | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (37) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Alabama
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Dragonfly Internet
November 05, 2026 Borderline unusable internet, they'll charge you for "up to" 500mbps and you wont even crack 30 on their best days. Genuinely hope a class action lawsuit comes for these people and their scam.
Jon S
TEC Fiber
October 28, 2026 Fine when it works. Fails an average of once in every 2 weeks.
Fuck u is my name
Buzz Broadband
October 08, 2026 There ass leather shove a cactus up my ass then use them
An Alabama Customer
C Spire Fiber
June 17, 2026 Joseph G
AT&T Fiber
June 07, 2026 ATT's install was fairly straight forward although its really only done through service contractors rather than ATT employees which I guess is standard. They were however very helpful and I even got one of their direct numbers if there is ever an issue. I do wish Their standard equipment came with an option to modify the band the WIFI broadcasts on because all my neighbors operate on the same band, leading to clutter. I have not had any noticeable outages other than those related to power outages. Having symmetric upload/download is also a plus with no data caps. They do offer incentives if you sign up yourself, and another incentive if you place a service in the cart but leave and come back.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Powell?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Powell is FTC.
- The fastest internet provider should be Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Powell is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative has the broadest coverage in Powell, available to 97.8% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.