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

•    Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data recognizes Sparklight for Fastest Download Speeds in Jefferson County
•    Results show Sparklight download speeds 22.59% faster than its next closest competitor
•    Sparklight provides high-speed internet and mobile service to customers in Ririe and Rigby
•    Sparklight has invested approximately $1 billion across its 24-state footprint

RIGBY, Idaho (Sept. 14, 2026) — Sparklight®, a leading internet and mobile service provider, was recognized for Fastest Download Speeds in Jefferson County, Idaho, according to Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data. 

Based on 1,920 tests, Sparklight delivered download speeds 22.59% faster than its next closest competitor across Jefferson County.* Sparklight provides fast, reliable internet with speeds up to 1 Gig and affordable mobile service to customers in Rigby and Ririe. 

KEY FACTS

•    Sparklight was recognized by Ookla for Fastest Download Speeds in Jefferson County based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2026.*
•    Based on 1,920 tests, Sparklight delivered download speeds 22.59% faster than the next closest competitor across Jefferson County.*
•    Sparklight provides Rigby and Ririe residential customers with internet speeds up to 1 Gig.
•    Sparklight Business provides local businesses with fiber-powered internet speeds up to 10 Gig.

*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 Jefferson County, where Sparklight provides service in Rigby and Ririe.

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

Jefferson County network supports residential and business connectivity

Sparklight provides Rigby and Ririe 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 continues to invest to strengthen its network

Over the past three years, Sparklight has invested approximately $1 billion across its 24-state footprint as part of the company’s broader commitment to strengthening its network, increasing capacity and preparing local communities for future connectivity needs.

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 Jefferson County?
Answer: Sparklight was recognized for Fastest Download Speeds in Jefferson County — including Rigby and Ririe — based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for the first half of 2026. 

Question:  How much faster were Sparklight’s download speeds in Jefferson County?
Answer: Based on 1,920 customer-initiated tests, Sparklight delivered download speeds 22.59% faster than the next closest competitor across Jefferson County, including Rigby and Ririe.

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 Jefferson County?
Answer: Sparklight provides residential customers in Jefferson 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.