Best Internet Providers in Gilbert, IA
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gilbert, IA
Gilbert has 14 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.
Ranks compare Gilbert with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Gilbert, IA at a Glance
Gilbert Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Gilbert ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gilbert, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Gilbert based on 50 Iowa 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Gilbert?
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 Gilbert
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Colo Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Stratford Mutual Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless 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
- ICS Advanced Technologies - fixed wireless coverage map
How Gilbert Compares to Places Its Size
Gilbert's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 15%.
| Measure | Gilbert | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Story County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 80.7% | top 46% | 84.8% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,611 Mbps | top 19% | 3,651 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8 | top 9% | 6.7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 12% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 98% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 13% | 79% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | top 14% | 69% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | top 6% | 90% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $117,250 | top 11% | $77,114 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 36% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 80.7% of homes in Gilbert, against 84.8% across Story County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Gilbert are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $117,250 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Gilbert
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gilbert?
Metronet Fiber in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
65.2%
Customer Rating:
(74)
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:
(62)
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:
(52)
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 Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gilbert?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
263 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 263 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
29 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 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 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 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.8% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.8% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
42.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
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.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
39.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
107 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.8% of Gilbert homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 107 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 36 Mbps throughout the city.
ICS Advanced Technologies Fixed Wireless in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
12.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gilbert?
Mediacom Cable in Gilbert, IA
Availability:
17.8%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 17.8% 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:
(120)
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 100, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Gilbert from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Gilbert by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Gilbert has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Gilbert
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Gilbert
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50105 | 1,347 | 95.5% | 4,776 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 76/100 |
How Gilbert Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Gilbert that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Roland has the most homes with fiber (99.2%) and Ames the fewest (81.5%); Gilbert has 80.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert (this page) | 1,911 | 80.7% | 3,611 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Ames | 69,499 | 81.5% | 4,378 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Nevada | 8,047 | 89.8% | 4,153 Mbps | 5 | B | 59/100 |
| Story City | 3,920 | 96.8% | 1,210 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Roland | 1,782 | 99.2% | 994 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 64/100 |
| Randall | 499 | 91.6% | 992 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 61/100 |
| Mackey | 495 | 16.6% | 267 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 39/100 |
| Jordan | 244 | 43.4% | 531 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 41/100 |
| Ericson | 236 | 37.7% | 533 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 57/100 |
| Shipley | 175 | 62.9% | 700 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Napier | 108 | 96.3% | 1,396 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gilbert?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Metronet.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Gilbert
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 |
| Colo Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 940 |
| Nextlink | 700 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Gilbert Internet Providers
Based on 50 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Gilbert residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 99.3% coverage in Gilbert.
At a national level, based on 2668 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 Gilbert Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gilbert, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gilbert Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Colo Telephone Company | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gilbert
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.
Additionally, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gilbert Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Colo Telephone Company | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gilbert?
Of the providers in Gilbert, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gilbert where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Iowa or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Colo Telephone Company | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
Steve S.
ImOn Communications Fiber
November 04, 2026 Install was sloppy, wire hanging inside and outside. My main issue was the price kept increasing. The customer support took over a hour to speak to someone and then another hour of testing before they would isue replacement equipment.
ISPReports User
Metronet Fiber
October 14, 2026 great
Tim W
ImOn Communications Fiber
October 08, 2026 Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for
Diane
Comelec Internet Services
September 01, 2026 Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5
ISPReports User
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber
July 01, 2026 awful. the key advantage of fiber technology is symmetrical upload and download speeds - fiber optic with pcctel is unreliable and awful. rarely have had symmetrical speeds with this service do NOT recommend pcctel
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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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Gilbert, available to 99.3% 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.