Ookla® Data Recognizes Sparklight® for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Emporia

• Sparklight ranked first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Emporia based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for the first half of 2026
• Findings are based on 1,254 consumer-initiated tests in Emporia
• Sparklight internet speeds were 30% more responsive than the next closest competitor in Emporia
• Sparklight has invested more than $3 million in Southeast Kansas over the past three years and provides residential internet speeds up to 6 Gig in Emporia

EMPORIA, Kan. (Sept. 21, 2026) — Sparklight®, a leading provider of residential and business connectivity services, ranked first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Emporia, according to Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data.

Based on 1,254 consumer-initiated tests, Sparklight internet speeds were 30% more responsive than the next closest competitor in Emporia.*

The results were based on consumer-initiated tests conducted through Ookla’s Speedtest® platform from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2026.

“As customers’ lifestyles become increasingly more connected, they need internet service that responds quickly and consistently,” said Travis Harr, Sparklight Senior Regional Director. “Ookla’s recognition is real-world evidence of Sparklight’s responsiveness, a difference customers can feel during streaming, video calls, gaming and other online activities.”

What Most Responsive Internet Speeds Mean

Ookla’s Most Responsive Internet Speeds recognition reflects latency, or the time it takes data to travel between a device and the internet. Lower latency allows online activity to respond more quickly, helping provide smoother performance during video calls, gaming, streaming and other real-time activities.

Residential and business connectivity supports bandwidth-intensive activities

Sparklight provides residential internet service in Emporia with speeds up to 6 Gig, giving customers the speed and capacity to support their increasingly connected households.

Sparklight Business offers fiber-powered internet speeds up to 10 Gig and tailored connectivity solutions for organizations in industries including education, healthcare, government, financial services and hospitality.

Sparklight continues strengthening its Southeast Kansas networks

Over the past three years, Sparklight has invested more than $3 million in Southeast Kansas to strengthen infrastructure, increase capacity and prepare local communities for future connectivity needs.

To learn more about Sparklight’s high-speed internet services, visit www.sparklight.com and business.sparklight.com.

*Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for 1H 2026. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

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About Sparklight 

Sparklight is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling approximately 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight®, the brand our customers know and trust, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity — we’re transforming it with a commitment to innovation, reliability and customer experience at our core.

Our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology don’t just keep our customers connected; they help drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We’re dedicated to bridging the digital divide, empowering our communities and fostering a more connected world. When our customers choose Sparklight, they are choosing a team that is always working for them — one that believes in the relentless pursuit of reliability, because being a trusted neighbor isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are.

 
CONTACT:

Jamie O’Driscoll
Communications Manager
Jamie.odriscoll@cableone.biz

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: Who has the most responsive internet speeds in Emporia, Kansas?
Answer: Sparklight ranked first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Emporia, Kansas, based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for the first half of 2026.

Question: How much more responsive were Sparklight internet speeds in Emporia?
Answer: Based on 1,254 consumer-initiated tests, Sparklight internet speeds were 30% more responsive than the next closest competitor in Emporia.

Question: What does Most Responsive Internet Speeds mean?
Answer: Responsiveness reflects latency, or the time it takes data to travel between a device and the internet. Lower latency helps online activity respond more quickly during video calls, gaming, streaming and other real-time activities.

Question: What internet speeds does Sparklight offer in Emporia?
Answer: Sparklight provides residential internet service in Emporia with speeds up to 6 Gig. Sparklight Business offers fiber-powered internet speeds up to 10 Gig.

Question: What data were Sparklight’s Ookla results in Emporia based on?
Answer: Sparklight’s Most Responsive Internet Speeds result in Emporia was based on 1,254 consumer-initiated tests conducted through Ookla’s Speedtest® platform from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2026.

RESOURCES

• Sparklight residential internet services — company service information.
• Sparklight Business — business connectivity and fiber-powered internet information.