Ookla® Data Recognizes Sparklight® for Fastest Download Speeds and Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Franklin Parish

•    Sparklight ranked first for Fastest Download Speeds and Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Franklin Parish based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for the first half of 2026
•    Findings are based on 591 consumer-initiated tests for download speeds and 585 tests for internet speed responsiveness in Franklin Parish
•    Sparklight download speeds were 54.69% faster and internet speeds were 20.54% more responsive than the next closest competitor in Franklin Parish
•    In Franklin Parish, Sparklight serves customers in Winnsboro and Wisner and has invested more than $11 million in Northern Louisiana over the past three years

WINNSBORO, La. (Sept. 16, 2026) — Sparklight®, a leading provider of residential and business connectivity services, ranked first for Fastest Download Speeds and Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Franklin Parish, according to Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data.

Based on 591 consumer-initiated tests, Sparklight delivered download speeds 54.69% faster than the next closest competitor in Franklin Parish. Separate findings based on 585 tests showed Sparklight internet speeds were 20.54% more responsive than the next closest competitor.*

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 Charlie Oakes, Sparklight Senior Regional Director. “As customers rely more on their internet connection for work, school, entertainment and everyday life, Sparklight is delivering the performance they need to stay connected to what matters most.”
 

What Fastest Download Speeds and Most Responsive Internet Speeds mean

Fast download speeds support activities such as streaming, downloading large files, gaming and connecting multiple devices. Responsive internet speeds measure how quickly a network responds to data requests, which is important for video calls, online gaming and other real-time applications.

Residential and business connectivity supports bandwidth-intensive activities

Sparklight provides residential internet service in Winnsboro and Wisner with speeds up to 2 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 network infrastructure

Over the past three years, Sparklight has invested more than $11 million in Northern Louisiana 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 results did Sparklight achieve in Franklin Parish?
Answer: Sparklight ranked first for Fastest Download Speeds and Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.

Question: Who has the fastest internet speeds in Franklin Parish?
Answer: Sparklight ranked first for Fastest Download Speeds in Franklin Parish based on 591 consumer-initiated tests conducted through Ookla’s Speedtest® platform during the first half of 2026.

Question: Who has the fastest internet speeds in Winnsboro and Wisner, Louisiana?
Answer: Sparklight ranked first for Fastest Download Speeds in Franklin Parish based on 591 consumer-initiated tests conducted through Ookla’s Speedtest® platform during the first half of 2026.

Question: How is Sparklight’s internet performance in Franklin Parish?
Answer: According to Ookla data for the first-half of 2026, Sparklight download speeds were 54.69% faster and internet speeds were 20.54% more responsive than the next closest competitor in Franklin Parish.

Question: What do Fastest Download Speeds and Most Responsive Internet Speeds mean for customers?
Answer: Fast download speeds support streaming, gaming, video calls, large file downloads and households using multiple connected devices simultaneously. Responsive internet speeds help reduce delays during real-time activities such as video calls and online gaming.

Question: What data were Sparklight’s Ookla results in Franklin Parish based on?
Answer: Sparklight’s results were based on 591 consumer-initiated tests for download speeds and 585 tests for responsiveness 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 http://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.