Ookla® Data Recognizes Sparklight® for Most Responsive Internet Speeds Across the Longview Area

•    Sparklight ranked first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in five Longview-area analyses based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for the first half of 2026
•    Sparklight Ookla recognitions span Longview, Kilgore and Gregg County, as well as two larger Longview-area geographies
•    Sparklight internet speeds were 36.67% more responsive in Longview, 23.75% more responsive in Kilgore and 24.22% more responsive across Gregg County than the next closest competitor
•    Sparklight has invested nearly $29 million in Longview and surrounding areas over the past three years

LONGVIEW, Texas (Sept. 21, 2026) — Sparklight®, a leading provider of residential and business connectivity services, ranked first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in five analyses across the Longview area, according to Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data.

The recognitions span Longview, Kilgore and Gregg County. Results showed Sparklight internet speeds were 36.67% more responsive in Longview, 23.75% more responsive in Kilgore and 24.22% more responsive across Gregg County than the next closest competitor.*

Sparklight also ranked first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in two larger geographic areas that include Longview and nearby communities.

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

“Customers in the Longview area count on responsive internet for streaming, video calls, gaming and the many devices they use every day,” said Kenny Walker, Sparklight Senior Regional Director. “These Ookla results reflect real customer tests and our commitment to meeting customers’ connectivity needs now and in the future.”

What Most Responsive Internet Speeds Mean

Internet responsiveness measures how quickly a network reacts when a device sends or requests data. Greater responsiveness can help reduce delays during gaming, streaming, video conferencing and other real-time online activities.

Connectivity for Longview-area homes and businesses

Sparklight provides Longview residential customers with internet speeds up to 6 Gig and is expanding symmetrical fiber internet service with speeds up to 1 Gig across select Kilgore neighborhoods. Sparklight also offers Mobile service exclusively to its internet customers, extending 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 has invested nearly $29 million in its Longview-area network

Over the past three years, Sparklight has invested nearly $29 million in Longview and surrounding areas to strengthen its network, increase capacity and prepare local communities for future connectivity needs. Across its broader footprint, Sparklight has invested approximately $1 billion during the same period.

To learn more about Sparklight’s high-speed internet services, visit 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: Which internet provider had the most responsive internet speeds in the Longview area?
Answer: Based on Ookla Speedtest Intelligence data for the first half of 2026, Sparklight ranked first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Longview, Kilgore, Gregg County, the Longview Core Based Statistical Area and the Longview-Marshall Cellular Market Area.

Question: How responsive were Sparklight internet speeds in Longview and Kilgore?
Answer: Sparklight internet speeds were 36.67% more responsive than the next closest competitor in Longview based on 4,501 consumer-initiated tests. In Kilgore, Sparklight internet speeds were 23.75% more responsive based on 774 tests.

Question: How are Sparklight’s speeds across Gregg County?
Answer: Based on 7,012 consumer-initiated tests, Sparklight internet speeds were 24.22% more responsive than the next closest competitor across Gregg County.

Question: How were the Ookla results determined?
Answer: The findings were based on consumer-initiated tests conducted through Ookla’s Speedtest® platform from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2026. Results included 4,501 tests in Longview, 774 in Kilgore, 7,012 across Gregg County, 11,882 across the Longview Core Based Statistical Area and 10,038 across the Longview-Marshall Cellular Market Area.

RESOURCES

•    Sparklight residential internet services and Sparklight Business — residential and business connectivity information.