In Gem County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 94.13% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 54 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 DSL internet providers in Gem County, ID.
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Gem County, ID Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers 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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Gem County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 94.13% of Gem County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Gem County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Gem County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Gem County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Gem County home can get up to 54 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 140 Mbps, which 7.78% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 40.91% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Gem County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Gem County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is DSL 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 DSL 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.
DSL 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.
Centurylink DSL in Gem County, ID
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 91.35%, or 17,469 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gem County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gem County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gem County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Gem County. The fastest plan anyone in Gem County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gem County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 8.5% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 42.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Gem County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gem County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gem County is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 6.4 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 42.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ziply DSL in Gem County, ID
Ziply DSL coverage
About 2.78%, or 532 people, have Ziply DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Gem County area. Ziply is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Gem County.
Ziply DSL download speeds
Ziply is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gem County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ziply DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Gem County. The fastest plan anyone in Gem County can order from Ziply goes up to 70 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gem County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 24.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 68.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ziply DSL upload speeds
In Gem County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ziply DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Ziply is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Gem County DSL providers. Ziply offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gem County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Ziply customers can get speeds up to 1.6 Mbps.
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- 32.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 68.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Gem County DSL 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 DSL internet in Gem County compare to the rest of Idaho?
DSL internet speeds in Gem County are much faster versus the average speeds in Idaho: 0.00 Mbps in Idaho versus 54 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Idaho is 0.00% versus 94.13% in Gem County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 DSL 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 DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Malheur County, OR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, ID: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Weston County, WY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Custer County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lyman County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brule County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Davison County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pipestone County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Murray County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pike County, AR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, MT: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, NM: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pawnee County, OK: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pecos County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pendleton County, KY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pennington County, MN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Perquimans County, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Piatt County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds