Ookla Data Recognizes Sparklight for Fastest Download Speeds in Anna Illinois

•    Sparklight ranked first for Fastest Download Speeds in Anna based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for the first half of 2026
•    Findings are based on 258 consumer-initiated tests in Anna
•    Sparklight download speeds were 236.22% faster than the next closest competitor in Anna
•    Sparklight has invested approximately $1 billion across its 24-state footprint over the past three years to strengthen its network, including more than $5 million in Southwest Illinois

ANNA, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2026) — Sparklight®, a leading provider of residential and business connectivity services, ranked first for Fastest Download Speeds in Anna, according to Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data.
Based on 258 consumer-initiated tests,

Sparklight delivered download speeds 236.22% faster than the next closest competitor in Anna.*

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

“Fast internet is essential for today’s connected households,” said Travis Harr, Sparklight Senior Regional Director. “This Ookla recognition reflects the strong performance of our Southwest Illinois network and our ongoing commitment to meeting customers’ needs now and in the future.”

What Fastest Download Speeds Mean

Fast download speeds support everyday online activities such as streaming, downloading large files, gaming and connecting multiple devices. 

Residential and business connectivity supports bandwidth-intensive activities

Sparklight provides residential internet service in Anna 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 network infrastructure

Over the past three years, Sparklight has invested approximately $1 billion across its footprint, including more than $5 million in Southwest Illinois, to strengthen its network, 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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: What Ookla result did Sparklight achieve in Anna?
Answer: Sparklight ranked first for Fastest Download Speeds in Anna, Illinois.

Question: How much faster were Sparklight’s download speeds in Anna?
Answer: Based on 258 consumer-initiated tests, Sparklight download speeds were 236.22% faster than the next closest competitor in Anna.

Question: What do Fastest Download Speeds mean for customers?
Answer: Fast download speeds support streaming, gaming, video calls, large file downloads and households using multiple connected devices simultaneously.

Question: What data were Sparklight’s Ookla results in Anna based on?
Answer: Sparklight’s Fastest Download Speeds result in Anna was based on 258 consumer-initiated tests conducted through Ookla’s Speedtest® platform from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2026.

Question: Where can customers learn more about Sparklight internet service?
Answer: Residential customers can visit www.sparklight.com. Businesses can learn more at business.sparklight.com.

RESOURCES

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