Internet providers in Gaffney, SC
Gaffney is a city in South Carolina with about 12,612 residents and roughly 6,341 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Gaffney, SC
Share of residential locations in Gaffney where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 92% | |
| 2 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 87% | Check availability |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 63% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 59% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Gaffney
Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Gaffney, about 92%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Gaffney?
Fiber reaches about 28% of locations in Gaffney, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 28%. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 72% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Gaffney that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Gaffney at a glance
About 83% of households in Gaffney have a broadband subscription, 4 points below the South Carolina average of 87%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Gaffney?
Yes, in part. About 28% of residential locations in Gaffney can get fiber, 92% can get cable, and about 28% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Gaffney?
Spectrum reports service to about 92% of residential locations in Gaffney, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Gaffney?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Gaffney, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Gaffney?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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