Best Internet Providers in Gem County, ID
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gem County, ID
Gem County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, Fiber, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Gem County.
Ranks compare Gem County with the 44 Idaho counties.
The Best Internet in Gem County, ID at a Glance
Gem County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Fiber
DSL
Sparklight
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Gem County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gem County, ID?
Sparklight is the highest-rated internet provider in Gem County based on 26 Idaho customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Gem County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Gem County
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Anthem Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Vickery Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Farmers Mutual Telephone Company - fixed wireless coverage map
How Gem County Compares to the Rest of Idaho
Gem County's report card score is tied 29th of 44 and its connectivity index is 20th of 44.
| Measure | Gem County | Rank among Idaho counties | Idaho | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 2.0% | 42nd of 44 | 57.4% | 71.5% | Madison County (97.7%) |
| Average top speed | 975 Mbps | 29th of 44 | 3,168 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Kootenai County (6,158 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | 18th of 44 | 7.7 | 7.1 | Bonneville County (10.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 22nd of 44 | 2.8 | 2.7 | Madison County (4.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 16th of 44 | 14% | 15% | Custer County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 33rd of 44 | 97% | 96% | Blaine County and Clark County and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 19th of 44 | 92% | 91% | Blaine County and Franklin County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | Tied 19th of 44 | 73% | 76% | Blaine County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | Tied 22nd of 44 | 85% | 81% | Madison County (95%) |
| Median household income | $71,410 | 20th of 44 | $84,595 | $93,246 | Teton County ($112,250) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 13th of 44 | 18% | 16% | Madison County (67%) |
Fiber reaches 2.0% of homes in Gem County, against 57.4% across Idaho. Households in Gem County are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,410 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Gem County Compares to Its Neighbors
Gem County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Adams County has the most homes with fiber (61.7%) and Boise County the fewest (11.8%); Gem County has 2.0%.
Map of Gem County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Gem County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem County (this page) | 19,123 | 2.0% | 975 Mbps | 6.6 | C- | 56/100 |
| Ada County | 494,967 | 49.7% | 2,333 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 81/100 |
| Canyon County | 231,105 | 54.4% | 3,929 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 72/100 |
| Payette County | 25,386 | 46.6% | 930 Mbps | 7.5 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Valley County | 11,746 | 26.9% | 2,068 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 70/100 |
| Washington County | 10,500 | 21.9% | 822 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 43/100 |
| Boise County | 7,610 | 11.8% | 700 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 49/100 |
| Adams County | 4,379 | 61.7% | 2,034 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 49/100 |
Internet in Gem County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Gem County
ZIP codes in Gem County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83617 (Emmett) | 17,699 | 1.8% | 1,008 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 57/100 |
| 83670 (Sweet) | 539 | 12.6% | 770 Mbps | 1.9 | D- | 32/100 |
| 83657 (Ola) | 190 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 28/100 |
| 83636 (Letha) | 26 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 3 | D- | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gem County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Sparklight.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Gem County
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Anthem Broadband | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Vickery Internet | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| CenturyLink | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CTC Telecom | 100 |
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Company | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Gem County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Gem County Internet Providers
Based on 26 reviews from Idaho internet customers, Sparklight is the best internet service provider for Gem County residents. Sparklight was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Idaho, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 73.5% coverage in Gem County.
At a national level, based on 2560 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Gem County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gem County, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gem County Overall | Idaho Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight |  (0) |  (12) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (7) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vickery Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Anthem Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gem County
Based on data reported by Gem County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Gem County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Sparklight. This indicates Sparklight reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gem County Speed | Idaho Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight | (0) | (12) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (7) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vickery Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Anthem Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gem County?
Of the providers in Gem County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gem County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Idaho or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.57 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Gem County, Idaho, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gem County
| ISP / Tech Type | Gem County Affordability | Idaho Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight | (0) | (12) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (7) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (3) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CTC | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vickery Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Anthem Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Gem County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gem County?
CenturyLink Fiber in Gem County, ID
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Gem County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Gem County, ID
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Gem County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gem County?
Anthem Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
683 Mbps
Anthem Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Gem County homes. Across the county, Anthem Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 683 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 498 Mbps throughout the county.
Vickery Internet Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Vickery Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Gem County homes. Across the county, Vickery Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.5% of Gem County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Availability:
73.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
283 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.5% of Gem County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 283 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Availability:
72.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.6% of Gem County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.7% of Gem County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.7% of Gem County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the county.
CTC Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
CTC Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.6% of Gem County homes. Across the county, CTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Gem County, ID
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Gem County homes. Across the county, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gem County?
Sparklight Cable in Gem County, ID
Availability:
72.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 72.8% of Gem County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gem County?
CenturyLink DSL in Gem County, ID
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 91.4% of Gem County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 6.4 Mbps throughout the county. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Gem County from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Idaho
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
TDS Fiber
October 31, 2026 CUSTOMER SERVICE...? On hold for 30 mins and get 1 person. Placed on hold to transfer, another 30 mins and I hung up. WORTHLESS!!!
Mary Ann M.
Inland Cellular
October 14, 2026 I have ICell Service poles on my property, and do not pay for Cell or Internet Service... I do not use it for TV, I have DISH, for that. Sometimes it is pretty good, most of the time it is very sporatic, cuts me off during phone conversations, quite often. Cannot get on or stay on internet, very slow a lot of the time. I do not use it for TV or gaming, most of mine is research, business calls, documents that need to be sent. Often who I send e-mails to, they do not receive them or receive them days later. Download this am 56.7 Mbps & Upload 4.6 Mbps
Robert
Fybercom Fixed Wireless
July 11, 2026 This used to be a good company. Started to have buffering issues on all devices. Took 10 days to get a tech out. Installed new modems. Problem still there. Call tech support who indicated it is a problem with one of their towers and that it affects numerous customers. Asked if the Engineers communicate with tech support and apparently they do not. They want me to change to fyber and asked why they don't communicate with the affected customers who are waiting for issue in the tower to be corrected, especially if they can identify each customer that it is affecting. The time it takes to get a service tech in to change the modem, rather than being honest that something else exists is not a good model plan to show support for the customers. Being down without your internet which supplies TVS, Security Systems and other devices while still paying the bill is highway robbery especially at the prices we are being charged.
An Idaho Customer
Quantum Fiber
May 14, 2026 I have overall been very happy with our internet service as far as speed and pricing. Unfortunately, customer service does seem to be lacking. In the past when we’ve had issues with our internet service, we haven’t been able to get ahold of someone for hours, and when we can, they’re not able to help. But me and my spouse both work from home, and the speed and capabilities of fiber have been really good. It can keep up with all of our devices really well.
A Filer, ID Customer
TruLeap Technologies Fiber
April 03, 2026 Great local provider, best speed around by far. Upload and download speeds are the same. Very low latency. Quick to respond and take care of issues.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Gem County?
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 Gem County is Sparklight.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Sparklight may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Gem County is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Anthem Broadband has the broadest coverage in Gem County, available to 98.1% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.