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

KEY FACTS

•    Sparklight was recognized for Fastest Download Speeds in Shelby County based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for the first half of 2026
•    Findings are based on 943 consumer-initiated tests across Shelby County
•    Sparklight download speeds were 218.04% faster than the next closest competitor in Shelby County
•    Sparklight has invested nearly $10 million in its Central Illinois network over the past three years

SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (Sept. 22, 2026) — Sparklight®, a leading provider of residential and business connectivity services, was recognized for Fastest Download Speeds in Shelby County, according to Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data.

Based on 943 consumer-initiated tests, Sparklight delivered download speeds 218.04% faster than the next closest competitor across Shelby County.*

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

“Customers rely on the internet for nearly every part of daily life, from work and school to entertainment and staying connected,” said Travis Harr, Sparklight Senior Regional Director. “This Ookla recognition shows Sparklight is delivering the fast, reliable internet Shelby County customers need for everything they do online.”

Why Fastest Download Speeds Matter

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

Sparklight Provides Internet and Mobile Services in Shelby County

In Shelby County, Sparklight provides residential internet service in Moweaqua and Shelbyville with speeds up to 2 Gig, giving customers the speed and capacity to support their increasingly connected households. The company also offers cost-effective mobile services exclusively to internet customers to extend connectivity at home and on the go.

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 Central Illinois Network Infrastructure

Over the past three years, Sparklight has invested approximately $1 billion across its footprint, including nearly $10 million in Central 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 Shelby County?
Answer: Sparklight ranked first for Fastest Download Speeds in Shelby County, Illinois.

Question: How much faster were Sparklight’s download speeds in Shelby County?
Answer: Based on 943 consumer-initiated tests, Sparklight download speeds were 218.04% faster than the next closest competitor across Shelby County.

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

Question: What data were Sparklight’s Ookla results in Shelby County based on?
Answer: Sparklight’s Fastest Download Speeds result in Shelby County was based on 943 consumer-initiated tests conducted through Ookla’s Speedtest® platform from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2026.

Question: Where does Sparklight provide service in Shelby County?
Answer: Sparklight provides internet and mobile services to customers in Moweaqua and Shelbyville.

RESOURCES

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