Sparklight® Receives Four Ookla® Internet Performance Recognitions in Greater Prescott

Sparklight®, a leading provider of residential and business connectivity services, has received four Ookla® recognitions for internet performance in Greater Prescott based on consumer-initiated Speedtest® results from the first half of 2026.

Sparklight was recognized as having the Fastest Download Speeds and Most Reliable Internet Speeds in both Prescott and Chino Valley. The results were based on tests conducted through Ookla’s Speedtest platform from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2026.

Jay Macleod, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, said the recognitions demonstrate the network’s ability to support customers’ growing connectivity needs.

“Ookla’s recognition of Sparklight for fastest download speeds and most reliable internet speeds reflects the strength of our local network,” Macleod said. “As customers connect more devices and use more bandwidth, we are continuing to strengthen our network to deliver the speed, reliability and capacity they need now and in the future.”

KEY FACTS

• Sparklight received four Ookla recognitions covering Fastest Download Speeds and Most Reliable Internet Speeds in Prescott and Chino Valley for the first half of 2026.
• The recognitions are based on consumer-initiated tests conducted through Ookla’s Speedtest platform between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2026.
• In Prescott, 6,038 tests showed Sparklight delivered download speeds 207.78% faster than its closest competitor and internet speeds that were 20.97% more reliable.
• In Chino Valley, 955 tests showed Sparklight delivered download speeds 126.57% faster than its closest competitor and internet speeds that were 7.39% more reliable.
• Sparklight provides Greater Prescott residential customers with internet speeds up to 1 Gig, while Sparklight Business provides fiber-powered internet speeds up to 10 Gig.
• Sparklight has invested more than $50 million in Greater Prescott during the past three years and approximately $1 billion across its broader footprint during the same period.

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

Ookla Speedtest data recognizes Sparklight for speed and reliability in Prescott

Results from 6,038 consumer-initiated tests showed Sparklight delivered download speeds 207.78% faster than its closest competitor, while its internet speeds were 20.97% more reliable.

Chino Valley results show faster download speeds and reliable internet performance

Results from 955 consumer-initiated tests showed Sparklight delivered download speeds 126.57% faster than its closest competitor. The results also showed internet speeds that were 7.39% more reliable.

Greater Prescott households are using connectivity for increasingly bandwidth-intensive activities

Sparklight provides Greater Prescott residential customers with internet speeds up to 1 Gig, supporting simultaneous activities such as streaming, gaming, remote work and smart-home technology across multiple connected devices. The company expects to offer Multi-Gig speeds by year-end 2026.

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.

More than $50 million in local network investment supports Greater Prescott capacity

Sparklight has invested more than $50 million in Greater Prescott during the past three years as part of the company’s broader commitment to strengthening its network, increasing capacity and preparing local communities for future connectivity needs.

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.