In Gem County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 98.42% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 933 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.
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13 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
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Internet service is available in 98.42% of Gem County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Cable One. Now you can call companies in Gem County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Gem County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Gem County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Gem County home can get up to 933 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 1.29% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% 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.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Gem County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Gem County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gem County you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Gem County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Gem County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Gem County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.4 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Gem County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Gem County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Gem County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Gem County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet 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.
Show all download speeds
- 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 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
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
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.
Show all download speeds
- 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 68.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Gem County, ID
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 1.29%, or 247 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south Gem County area. Quantum Fiber 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.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gem County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gem County. The fastest plan anyone in Gem County can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Gem County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Gem County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gem County fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gem County is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Anthem Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Anthem Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 98.25%, or 18,788 people, have Anthem Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gem County area. Anthem Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gem County.
Anthem Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Anthem Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gem County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Anthem Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Gem County. The fastest plan anyone in Gem County can order from Anthem Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gem County customers is up to 682 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 46.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 40.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Anthem Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gem County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Anthem Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Anthem Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gem County fixed wireless providers. Anthem Broadband offers 8 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Anthem Broadband customers can get speeds up to 508 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 40.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
Vickery Internet Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Vickery Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.05%, or 17,603 people, have Vickery Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gem County area. Vickery Internet is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gem County.
Vickery Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Vickery Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gem County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Vickery Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gem County. The fastest plan anyone in Gem County can order from Vickery Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Gem County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Vickery Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gem County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Vickery Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Vickery Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Gem County fixed wireless providers. Vickery Internet 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 76.48%, or 14,626 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gem County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Gem County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gem County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gem County. The fastest plan anyone in Gem County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gem County customers is up to 75 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 66.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gem County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Gem County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 72.58%, or 13,880 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southwest, east, west, and southeast Gem County area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Gem County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gem County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gem County. The fastest plan anyone in Gem County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gem County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 49.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gem County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Gem County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 7.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 49.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 60.11%, or 11,495 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gem County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gem County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gem County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gem County. The fastest plan anyone in Gem County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Gem County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gem County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Gem County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gem County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
CTC Telecom Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
CTC fixed wireless coverage
About 5.52%, or 1,055 people, have CTC fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southwest, central, east, south, and north Gem County area. CTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Gem County.
CTC Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
CTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gem County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, CTC fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gem County. The fastest plan anyone in Gem County can order from CTC goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gem County customers is up to 75 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 66.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 33.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
CTC Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gem County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for CTC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, CTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Gem County fixed wireless providers. CTC 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, CTC customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 33.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company fixed wireless coverage
About 1.24%, or 238 people, have Farmers Mutual Telephone Company fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Gem County area. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Gem County.
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company fixed wireless download speeds
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gem County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Gem County. The fastest plan anyone in Gem County can order from Farmers Mutual Telephone Company goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gem County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 48.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gem County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Farmers Mutual Telephone Company fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Gem County fixed wireless providers. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company offers 3 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 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 49.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 48.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Gem County Internet 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 internet in Gem County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Internet speeds in Gem County are slower versus the average speeds in Idaho: 2,514 Mbps in Idaho versus 933 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Idaho is 98.92% versus 98.42% in Gem County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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 internet coverage, slower speeds
- Malheur County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Weston County, WY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Custer County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jones County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lyman County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brule County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Davison County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pipestone County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pike County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pawnee County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pecos County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pendleton County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pennington County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perquimans County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Piatt County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds