In Gem County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 72.60% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Gem County, ID.
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Gem County, ID Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Gem 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 Gem County are not shown.
Gem 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
Where in Gem County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 72.60% of Gem County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cable One. Call one of the companies with service in Gem County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Gem County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Gem County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Gem County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 72.60% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Gem County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gem County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.03% of Gem County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 27.66% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 68.20%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.58% of Gem County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gem County, along with details on where in Gem County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in Gem County, ID
Sparklight cable coverage
About 72.60%, or 13,884 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gem County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Gem County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gem County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gem County. The fastest plan anyone in Gem County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Gem County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Gem County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gem County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gem County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Gem County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gem County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Gem County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Cable internet speeds in Gem County are much faster versus the average speeds in Idaho: 0.00 Mbps in Idaho versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Idaho is 0.00% versus 72.60% in Gem County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gem County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet 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
- Boise County, ID: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Malheur County, OR: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Madison County, ID: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Weston County, WY: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Davison County, SD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pipestone County, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Murray County, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Cottonwood County, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Watonwan County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Houston County, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lincoln County, MT: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lincoln County, NM: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lincoln County, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Pecos County, TX: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Pendleton County, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pennington County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Perquimans County, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Piatt County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Pickens County, AL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, GA: less cable coverage, similar speeds