Ookla Data Recognizes Sparklight for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Joplin

KEY FACTS

•    Sparklight ranked first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Joplin based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for the first half of 2026
•    Findings are based on 4,036 consumer-initiated tests in Joplin
•    Sparklight internet speeds were 33.42% more responsive than the next closest competitor in Joplin
•    Sparklight has invested nearly $23 million in Joplin and surrounding areas over the past three years

JOPLIN, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2026) — Sparklight®, a leading provider of residential and business connectivity services, ranked first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Joplin, according to Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data.

Based on 4,036 consumer-initiated tests, Sparklight internet speeds were 33.42% more responsive than the next closest competitor in Joplin.*

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

“These Ookla results are especially meaningful because they reflect actual customer experiences,” said Travis Harr, Sparklight Senior Regional Director. “As households rely more on connected technology, Sparklight is delivering the performance they need today while continuing to strengthen our network for what comes next.”

What Most Responsive Internet Speeds mean

Responsive internet speeds help reduce the delay between a user’s action and the network’s response, supporting smoother video calls, online gaming, streaming and other real-time online activities.

Residential and business connectivity supports bandwidth-intensive activities

Sparklight provides residential internet service in Joplin 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 its Joplin-area network infrastructure

Over the past three years, Sparklight has invested nearly $23 million in Joplin and surrounding areas 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: Who has the fastest internet speeds in Joplin?
Answer: Sparklight offers residential internet speeds up to 6 Gig in Joplin. Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for the first half of 2026 separately ranked Sparklight first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Joplin.

Question: Who has the most responsive internet speeds in Joplin?
Answer: Sparklight ranked first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Joplin based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for the first half of 2026.

Question: How much more responsive were Sparklight’s internet speeds in Joplin?
Answer: Based on 4,036 consumer-initiated tests, Sparklight internet speeds were 33.42% more responsive than the next closest competitor in Joplin.

Question: What does Most Responsive Internet Speeds mean?
Answer: Responsive internet speeds help reduce delays during video calls, online gaming, streaming and other real-time online activities.

Question: What data was Sparklight’s Ookla result in Joplin based on?
Answer: Sparklight’s Most Responsive Internet Speeds result was based on 4,036 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.