SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (Sept. 25, 2025) – High-speed internet provider Sparklight® has been named Business of the Year of medium-sized businesses in South Sioux City. The award was bestowed by the South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism in recognition of Sparklight’s commitment to the community and positive impact on local residents and businesses.
“This award celebrates businesses, leaders and innovators who help South Sioux City thrive,” said Lori Warner, South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism President. “Sparklight has demonstrated its unwavering dedication to our community — investing not only in robust technology and service excellence, but also in initiatives that make a difference for our community. We are proud to recognize Sparklight as a Business of the Year and honor the positive impact they continue to have on South Sioux City.”
The award was presented to Karl Pauling, Sparklight Regional Marketing Director‒North Central, and other Sparklight representatives at the Chamber’s Business Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Cottonwood Inn & Conference Center.
“Sparklight is honored to be recognized as a Business of the Year, and we share this recognition with the community we proudly serve,” said Pauling. “Our investments in technology and infrastructure are matched by our commitment to being a good neighbor – supporting local initiatives, building partnerships and helping ensure the Greater Sioux City area remains a strong, seamlessly connected place to live and work.”
The honor follows Sparklight’s recent recognition for fastest download speeds in South Sioux City for the first half of 2025,* according to Ookla®, the global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights.
Sparklight offers speeds from 200 Mbps up to 2 Gig (including 1 Gig symmetrical) for residential customers in Greater Sioux City, with several plan options to match household connectivity needs. Through a partnership with eero, an Amazon company, Sparklight also offers intelligent Wi-Fi with built-in security features and parental controls. For business customers, Sparklight offers scalable, customizable solutions to fuel growth, innovation and success, along with a suite of tools tailored for education, medical, government, financial services, hospitality and other industries.
To learn more about Sparklight’s high-speed internet services, please visit www.sparklight.com and business.sparklight.com and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
*Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for 1H 2025. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.
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Sparklight is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling more than 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight® and the associated Cable One family of brands, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity — we're transforming it with a commitment to innovation, reliability and customer experience at our core.
Our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology don’t just keep our customers connected; they help drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We’re dedicated to bridging the digital divide, empowering our communities and fostering a more connected world. When our customers choose Sparklight, they are choosing a team that is always working for them — one that believes in the relentless pursuit of reliability, because being a trusted neighbor isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are.