Sparklight Ranks First in 18 Ookla® Internet Performance Results Across Show Low and the Navajo County Area

•    Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data recognizes Sparklight for download and upload speeds, reliability and responsiveness across Show Low, Navajo County and Lake of the Woods. 
•    Findings are based on more than 1,800 consumer-initiated tests in Show Low and thousands of tests across the broader Northern Arizona area. 
•    Sparklight ranked first across four measures of internet performance in multiple Northern Arizona geographic areas.
•    Sparklight has invested more than $21 million in its Northern Arizona network over the past three years.

SHOW LOW, Ariz. (Sept. 14, 2026) — Sparklight®, a leading provider of residential and business connectivity services, ranked first in 18 internet performance results across Show Low, Navajo County and surrounding areas, according to Ookla®, a global leader in connectivity intelligence.

The results are based on consumer-initiated tests conducted through Ookla’s Speedtest® platform from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2026. Sparklight’s performance was confirmed for Fastest Download Speeds, Fastest Upload Speeds, Most Reliable Internet Speeds and Most Responsive Internet Speeds across multiple Northern Arizona areas.*

KEY FACTS

•    Sparklight ranked first in 18 Ookla internet performance results covering download and upload speeds, reliability and responsiveness. 
•    In Show Low, 1,846 tests showed Sparklight delivered download speeds 1,965.84% faster, upload speeds 2,992.45% faster and internet speeds 309.38% more reliable than the next closest competitor. 
•    A separate analysis of 1,823 Show Low tests found Sparklight’s internet speeds were 63.83% more responsive than the next closest competitor. 
•    Across Navajo County, 6,012 tests showed Sparklight delivered download speeds 125.08% faster, upload speeds 155.84% faster and internet speeds 17.23% more reliable than the next closest competitor. 
•    A separate analysis of 5,935 Navajo County tests found Sparklight’s internet speeds were 55.19% more responsive than the next closest competitor. 
•    In Lake of the Woods, Sparklight’s download speeds were 1,287.65% faster and upload speeds were 2,079.02% faster than its closest competitor. 
•    Eight additional results covering the Show Low Core Based Statistical Area and the Arizona 3–Navajo Cellular Market Area ranked Sparklight first for download speeds, upload speeds, reliability and responsiveness.
•    Sparklight has invested more than $21 million in Northern Arizona, including Show Low and Navajo County, during the past three years to strengthen its network.

*Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for 1H 2026. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

Ookla Speedtest data recognizes Sparklight for speed, reliability and responsiveness

Sparklight’s 18 recognitions span four measures of internet performance: Fastest Download Speeds, Fastest Upload Speeds, Most Reliable Internet Speeds and Most Responsive Internet Speeds. The results cover Show Low, Navajo County, Lake of the Woods and other Northern Arizona areas. 

Responsiveness measures how quickly a network reacts to data requests, which is essential for high-bandwidth activities such as online gaming and video conferencing. Reliability reflects a connection's ability to consistently deliver expected performance.

“These Ookla results are especially meaningful because they’re based on tests initiated by actual customers,” said Jay Macleod, Sparklight Senior Regional Director. “We’re proud to deliver strong speed, reliability and responsiveness across Northern Arizona while continuing to strengthen our network for customers’ future needs.”

Show Low, Navajo County and Lake of the Woods results reflect strong local internet performance

In Show Low, Ookla data from 1,846 tests showed Sparklight delivered download speeds 1,965.84% faster, upload speeds 2,992.45% faster and internet speeds 309.38% more reliable than the next closest competitor. A separate analysis of 1,823 tests found Sparklight’s internet speeds were 63.83% more responsive. Across Navajo County, 6,012 tests showed Sparklight delivered download speeds 125.08% faster, upload speeds 155.84% faster and internet speeds 17.23% more reliable than the next closest competitor, while a separate analysis of 5,935 tests found Sparklight’s internet speeds were 55.19% more responsive.

In addition to its Show Low and Navajo County results, Sparklight was recognized in Lake of the Woods, with download speeds 1,287.65% faster and upload speeds 2,079.02% faster than its closest competitor. 

Eight additional results covered the Show Low Core Based Statistical Area and the Arizona 3–Navajo Cellular Market Area, where Sparklight ranked first for download speeds, upload speeds, internet speed reliability and responsiveness.

Residential and business connectivity supports bandwidth-intensive activities

Sparklight provides residential internet service with speeds up to 6 Gig to support simultaneous activities such as streaming, gaming, remote work, video conferencing and smart-home technology across multiple connected devices.

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 investing in Northern Arizona network infrastructure

Sparklight has invested more than $21 million in Northern Arizona, including Show Low and Navajo County, during the past three years to strengthen the network, increase capacity and prepare communities for future connectivity requirements.

Across Sparklight's broader service footprint, the company has invested approximately $1 billion during the same three-year period. 

To learn more about Sparklight’s high-speed internet services, visit www.sparklight.com and business.sparklight.com.  

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: How many Ookla internet performance results did Sparklight rank first in across the Show Low and Navajo County area?
Answer: Sparklight ranked first in 18 results across Show Low, Navajo County, the Show Low Core Based Statistical Area, the Arizona 3–Navajo Cellular Market Area and Lake of the Woods.

Question: Which internet performance categories were included in Sparklight’s recent Ookla recognition in Show Low and Navajo County?
Answer: The results covered Fastest Download Speeds, Fastest Upload Speeds, Most Reliable Internet Speeds and Most Responsive Internet Speeds.

Question: What period did the Ookla results cover?
Answer: The results are based on consumer-initiated tests conducted through Ookla’s Speedtest platform from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2026.

Question: How many tests were included?
Answer: Test totals varied by performance category and geographic area. The results included more than 1,800 tests in Show Low, more than 5,900 across Navajo County and more than 7,700 across the Arizona 3–Navajo Cellular Market Area.

Question: What is internet responsiveness?
Answer: Responsiveness measures how quickly a network reacts to data requests. Greater responsiveness can help reduce delays during gaming, video conferencing and other real-time online activities.

PUBLISHED RESEARCH & RESOURCES

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