Internet providers in Powell, TN
Powell is a census-designated place (an unincorporated community) in Tennessee with about 13,544 residents and roughly 6,278 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Powell, TN
Share of residential locations in Powell where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 99% | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 92% | |
| 3 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 86% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 69% | Check availability |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 66% | Check availability |
| 6 | WOW! | Fiber, Cable | 56% | |
| 7 | City of Knoxville, TN | Fiber | 4% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Powell
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Powell, about 99%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, Frontier, Verizon, AT&T, and WOW!), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include City of Knoxville, TN (4%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Powell?
Fiber is widely available: about 82% of locations in Powell can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 99%+ of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 96% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Powell that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Powell at a glance
About 90% of households in Powell have a broadband subscription, 2 points above the Tennessee average of 87%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
Internet providers in places near Powell
- Halls, TN (6 mi)
- Knoxville, TN (6 mi)
- Clinton, TN (7 mi)
- Farragut, TN (14 mi)
- Oak Ridge, TN (15 mi)
- Alcoa, TN (16 mi)
- Seymour, TN (18 mi)
- Maryville, TN (20 mi)
- Lenoir City, TN (21 mi)
- Tellico Village, TN (27 mi)
- Sevierville, TN (27 mi)
- Pigeon Forge, TN (31 mi)
- Gatlinburg, TN (37 mi)
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Powell?
Yes, in part. About 82% of residential locations in Powell can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 100% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Powell?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Powell, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Powell?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Powell, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Powell?
Fiber providers reporting service in Powell include City of Knoxville, TN (4% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Powell?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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