Sparklight Tops Internet, Cable Categories in Best of Independence Awards
PARSONS, Kan. (Feb. 25, 2025) – Sparklight® is proud to be named Best Internet & Communications Provider and Best Cable/Satellite Provider by Independence Daily Reporter readers. This is the fifth consecutive year Sparklight has been named to the prestigious list, placing first out of all internet and cable providers serving Independence, Parsons and surrounding areas. The awards were announced in the publication’s special Feb. 22 section.
“Sparklight is committed to delivering fast, reliable internet and cable service residents and businesses can rely on,” said Sam McGill, Sparklight Director, Regional Operations North Central. “We’re honored to receive this award, voted on by thousands of community members who trust Sparklight to provide seamless connectivity and neighborly customer service.”
With investments of more than $1 billion over the past three years across the company’s footprint – more than $5 million of that in southeast Kansas – the company is laying the groundwork to launch speeds as fast as 10 Gigabits (10G) and beyond. Delivering speed 10 times faster than today’s networks, 10G will transform the customer experience and business innovation, creating new possibilities for smart cities, connected homes and virtual and augmented reality.
Sparklight is also committed to enriching local communities through donations of time and resources, and support through its Charitable Giving Fund. In southeast Kansas, the company has awarded nearly $14,000 in grants to charitable organizations over the past four years, including Community Crisis Team, Wesley United Methodist Church and Labette County Emergency Assistance Center. Additionally, Sparklight has sponsored and/or volunteered with Independence Main Street, Friends of Riverside Park & Zoo, Parsons Babe Ruth League, Curious Minds Discovery Zone, Neewollah and the Community Foundation for Independence.
To learn more about Sparklight’s high-speed internet services, charitable activities and career opportunities, please visit www.sparklight.com and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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Sparklight is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling more than 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight® and the associated Cable One family of brands, 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.