7 Best Internet Providers in Powhattan, KS
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| Powhattan ISP Report Card | D | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 792 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 7 | |
| Real Powhattan Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Powhattan has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL 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 Powhattan.
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Powhattan has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL 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 Powhattan.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Powhattan, KS for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Powhattan ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Powhattan, KS?
Giant Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Powhattan based on 10 Kansas customer reviews, and Giant Communications 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Powhattan, Kansas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Powhattan
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Powhattan Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Powhattan Overall | Kansas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Giant Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| JBN Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 10 reviews from Kansas internet customers, Giant Communications is the best internet service provider for Powhattan residents. Giant Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mercury Broadband wins for second-place in Kansas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 90.4% coverage in Powhattan.
At a national level, based on 397 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Giant Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Powhattan?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Powhattan?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Giant Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nextlink 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 Powhattan
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| KwiKom Communications | 60 Mbps | ||
| JBN Telephone Company | 50 Mbps | ||
| Giant Communications | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Powhattan
| ISP / Tech Type | Powhattan Speed | Kansas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Giant Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| JBN Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Powhattan ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Powhattan. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 845 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Giant Communications. This indicates Giant Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Powhattan?
Kansas customers rate Mercury Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Mercury Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Giant Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Powhattan customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Powhattan, Kansas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Powhattan
| ISP / Tech Type | Powhattan Affordability | Kansas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Giant Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| KwiKom Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (2) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| JBN Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Powhattan Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Powhattan below, including the metrics used and how Powhattan compares to the rest of Kansas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Powhattan that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 0.00% | 81.05% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 792 Mbps | 4,189 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Powhattan. | 4.3 | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 7% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 75% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 73% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 34% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 35% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Powhattan ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Powhattan is D, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Powhattan is high with a score of 23 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Powhattan have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Powhattan ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
73% of Powhattan households have an internet connection despite having 96.80% availability. 34% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 34% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 35% subscribe to it. A very low number of Powhattan residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Powhattan?
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
How Much Speed does a Powhattan Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Powhattan is 2.7, which is larger than the Kansas average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Powhattan's average household income is $48,593 which is much lower than the Kansas average of $83,621 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Powhattan also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kansas average of 17%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Kansas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Powhattan has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Powhattan households are much more technology-disengaged. 75% of households have some sort of computing device, 53% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 71% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Powhattan?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Powhattan, KS.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Powhattan?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Powhattan, KS.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Powhattan?
Brightspeed DSL in Powhattan, KS
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 81.7% of Powhattan homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
JBN Telephone Company DSL in Powhattan, KS
JBN Telephone Company offers DSL service to 3.2% of Powhattan homes. Across the city, JBN Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Powhattan?
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Powhattan, KS
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Powhattan homes. Across the city, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Powhattan, KS
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Powhattan homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 845 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 500, with an average of 382 Mbps throughout the city.
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Powhattan, KS
KwiKom Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.5% of Powhattan homes. Across the city, KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Powhattan, KS
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.6% of Powhattan homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Giant Communications Fixed Wireless in Powhattan, KS
Giant Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.8% of Powhattan homes. Across the city, Giant Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
JBN Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Powhattan, KS
JBN Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Powhattan homes. Across the city, JBN Telephone Company Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Powhattan?
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 Powhattan is Giant Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Giant Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Powhattan is Mercury Broadband.
- Viasat, Mercury Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Powhattan, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Powhattan compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Powhattan stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Powhattan's D ISP Report Card and 23 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100