Ookla® Data Recognizes Sparklight® for Fastest Download Speeds in Graham County

•    Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data recognizes Sparklight for Fastest Download Speeds in Graham County
•    Download speed results also cover Thatcher and the Safford area
•    Results show Sparklight download speeds ranging from 73% to 106% faster than its next closest competitor
•    Sparklight has invested more than $18 million in its regional network over the past three years

SAFFORD, Ariz. (Sept. 14, 2026) — Sparklight®, a leading internet and mobile service provider, was recognized for Fastest Download Speeds in Graham County, Arizona, based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data. 

Based on 1,440 tests, Sparklight delivered download speeds 106.69% faster than its next closest competitor across Graham County. In Thatcher, Sparklight download speeds were 73.68% faster based on 297 tests, while 1,441 tests across the Safford area showed Sparklight download speeds were 106.89% faster than the next closest competitor.* 

KEY FACTS

•    Sparklight received Ookla recognition for Fastest Download Speeds in Graham County based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for 1H 2026.*
•    Based on 1,440 tests, Sparklight delivered download speeds 106.69% faster than the next closest competitor across Graham County.*
•    Based on 297 tests, Sparklight delivered download speeds 73.68% faster than the next closest competitor in Thatcher.*
•    In 1,441 tests, Sparklight delivered download speeds 106.89% faster than the next closest competitor across the Safford area.*
•    Sparklight provides Graham County residential customers with internet speeds up to 1 Gig.
•    Sparklight Business provides local businesses with fiber-powered internet speeds up to 10 Gig.
•    Sparklight has invested more than $18 million in the regional network over the past three years, part of approximately $1 billion invested across the company’s footprint during the same period.

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

Download speed is a key measure of everyday internet performance

Download speed measures how quickly data travels from the internet to a connected device. It affects many common online activities, including streaming, downloading files, browsing and using cloud-based applications.
The Ookla data provides a view of comparative download performance, with results covering Thatcher, Graham County and the broader Safford area.

“This recognition is extremely meaningful because it is derived from actual customer-initiated tests,” said Jay Macleod, Sparklight Senior Regional Director. “The results demonstrate the exceptional performance of our network across Graham County and reflect our continued focus on delivering the fast, reliable connectivity our customers depend on.”

Graham County network supports residential and business connectivity

Sparklight provides Thatcher and Safford residential customers with internet speeds up to 1 Gig, delivering the speed and capacity needed for streaming, gaming, remote work, smart home technology and connecting the increasing number of devices on today’s home networks.

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

Sparklight has invested more than $18 million in its regional network

Over the past three years, Sparklight has invested more than $18 million in its regional network as part of the company’s broader commitment to strengthening its network, increasing capacity and preparing local communities for future connectivity needs.

Across its footprint, Sparklight has invested approximately $1 billion during the same period.

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

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: What Ookla recognition did Sparklight receive in Graham County?
Answer: Sparklight was recognized for Fastest Download Speeds in Graham County based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for the first half of 2026. Download speed results also covered Thatcher and the broader Safford area.

Question: How much faster were Sparklight’s download speeds in Graham County?
Answer: Based on 1,440 customer-initiated tests, Sparklight delivered download speeds 106.69% faster than the next closest competitor across Graham County.

Question: What were Sparklight’s download speed results in Thatcher?
Answer: Based on 297 customer-initiated tests, Sparklight delivered download speeds 73.68% faster than the next closest competitor in Thatcher.

Question: What were Sparklight’s download speed results in the Safford area?
Answer: Based on 1,441 customer-initiated tests, Sparklight delivered download speeds 106.89% faster than the next closest competitor across the Safford area.

Question: What is Ookla Speedtest Intelligence?
Answer: Ookla Speedtest Intelligence provides connectivity performance data based on consumer-initiated tests conducted through the Speedtest® platform. Sparklight’s recognition is based on test data collected from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2026.

Question: Why is download speed important?
Answer: Download speed measures how quickly data travels from the internet to a connected device. Faster download speeds support activities such as streaming, gaming, browsing, downloading files, remote work and using cloud-based applications.

Question: What internet speeds does Sparklight offer residential customers in Graham County?
Answer: Sparklight provides residential customers in Graham County with internet speeds up to 1 Gig. Available speeds may vary by location.

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.

PUBLISHED RESEARCH & RESOURCES

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