11 Best Internet Providers in Gem County, ID

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Above are the top 4 providers in Gem County, ID for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gem County, ID?

Quantum Fiber is the best internet provider in Gem County based on Idaho customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Quantum Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Gem County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Quantum Fiber is an option for 1.29% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Gem County, Idaho, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Gem County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Gem County Internet Providers

Based on 29 reviews from Idaho internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for Gem County residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Sparklight wins for second-place in Idaho, with 4.25 out of 5 stars and 72.7% coverage in Gem County.

At a national level, based on 1393 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CTC Telecom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gem County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Gem County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Quantum Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Gem County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Anthem Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Centurylink	140 Mbps
	CTC Telecom	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Vickery Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Ziply	70 Mbps
	Farmers Mutual Telephone Company	50 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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 Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Gem County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Quantum Fiber. This indicates Quantum Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gem County?

Idaho customers rate Centurylink as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Centurylink received a local rating of 3.67 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Sparklight is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Gem County customers with an average price rating of 3.58 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Gem County, Idaho, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Gem County

Gem County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Gem County below, including the metrics used and how Gem County compares to the rest of Idaho and nation.

Gem County ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Gem County	Idaho	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Gem County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	2.03%	54.21%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	933 Mbps	2,514 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Gem County.	5.8	6.5	6.8

 

Gem County Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Gem County	Idaho	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.7	2.8	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	14%	13%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	93%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	66%	72%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	67%	73%	76%

Gem County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Gem County is C-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Gem County is high with a score of 59 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Gem County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Gem County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

90% of Gem County households have an internet connection despite having 98.42% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Gem County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Gem County?

How Much Speed does a Gem County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Gem County is 2.7, which is smaller than the Idaho average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Gem County's average household income is $73,379 which is higher than the Idaho average of $80,528 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Gem County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Idaho average of 18%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Idaho who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Gem County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Gem County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gem County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gem County?

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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 Quantum Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Quantum Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Gem County is Centurylink.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Anthem Broadband has the broadest coverage in Gem County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Gem County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Gem County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Gem County's C- ISP Report Card and 59 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.