16 Best Internet Providers in Gilbert, IA
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Gilbert ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,606 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 |
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Real Gilbert Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Gilbert has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Gilbert.
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Gilbert has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Gilbert.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Gilbert, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Gilbert ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gilbert, IA?
MetroNet is the best internet provider in Gilbert based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, MetroNet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Gilbert, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. MetroNet is an option for 65.20% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Gilbert, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Gilbert
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Gilbert Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Gilbert Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| MetroNet |  (1) |  (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Colo Telephone Company |  (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 51 reviews from Iowa internet customers, MetroNet is the best internet service provider for Gilbert residents. MetroNet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 85.6% coverage in Gilbert.
At a national level, based on 2436 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Colo Telephone Company is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Gilbert?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gilbert?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Gilbert, the fastest internet in the city comes from MetroNet.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Gilbert
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Colo Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 940 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 700 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 50 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 10 Mbps | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gilbert
| ISP / Tech Type | Gilbert Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| MetroNet | (1) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Colo Telephone Company | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Gilbert ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Gilbert. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MetroNet. This indicates MetroNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gilbert?
Iowa customers rate MetroNet 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.
MetroNet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Gilbert customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Gilbert, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gilbert
| ISP / Tech Type | Gilbert Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| MetroNet | (1) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Colo Telephone Company | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Gilbert 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 city 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 Gilbert below, including the metrics used and how Gilbert compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Gilbert that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 79.75% | 78.64% | 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. | 3,606 Mbps | 2,759 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 Gilbert. | 8.4 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.4 | 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. | 8% | 11% | 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. | 99% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 95% | 88% | 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. | 81% | 71% | 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. | 81% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Gilbert ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Gilbert is B+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Gilbert is high with a score of 73 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Gilbert have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Gilbert ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.
95% of Gilbert households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 2% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Gilbert 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 Cities Compare to Gilbert?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
How Much Speed does a Gilbert Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Gilbert is 2.5, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Gilbert's average household income is $110,188 which is much higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and much higher than 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.
Gilbert also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Gilbert has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Gilbert households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 96% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gilbert?
MetroNet Fiber in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
65.2%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 65.2% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 16.3% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 16.3% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Colo Telephone Company Fiber in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
11.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Colo Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 11.1% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, Colo Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Stratford Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Stratford Mutual Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 5.6% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, Stratford Mutual Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gilbert?
Mediacom Cable in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
18.1%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 18.1% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, Mediacom 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 Gilbert?
Centurylink DSL in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 88.9% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 74 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.5 Mbps throughout the city. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Gilbert from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 1.8% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gilbert?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.6% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 10.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
71.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.4% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
71.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.4% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
69.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.0% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
64.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
135 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.9% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 135 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 96 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
42.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
447 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.2% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 447 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 700 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 300, with an average of 174 Mbps throughout the city.
ICS Advanced Technologies Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
12.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.3% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, ICS Advanced Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Gilbert?
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 Gilbert is MetroNet.
- The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MetroNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Gilbert is MetroNet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Gilbert, 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 Gilbert compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Gilbert 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 Gilbert's B+ ISP Report Card and 73 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100