Ookla® Data Recognizes Sparklight® for Best Fixed Gaming Experience in North Dakota

KEY FACTS

•    Sparklight was recognized for Best Fixed Gaming Experience in North Dakota based on Ookla® data for the first half of 2026
•    The recognition is based on consumer-initiated Speedtest® results and Consumer QoE™ measurements taken directly from live game servers
•    Sparklight also received the Best Fixed Gaming Experience recognition in North Dakota for the first half of 2025
•    Sparklight has invested more than $10 million in its Fargo-area network over the past three years

FARGO, N.D. — Sparklight®, a leading provider of residential and business connectivity services, was recognized for Best Fixed Gaming Experience in North Dakota for the first half of 2026, according to Ookla®, a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights.

The Best Fixed Gaming Experience recognition is based on real-world, consumer-initiated Speedtest® results and Consumer QoE™ measurements taken directly from live game servers. The results provide a snapshot of performance across metrics that matter to gamers, including latency, jitter and upload and download speeds.*

Sparklight also received the Best Fixed Gaming Experience recognition in North Dakota for the first half of 2025.

“Receiving this recognition for a second consecutive year demonstrates the consistent online gaming experience Sparklight is providing across North Dakota,” said Travis Harr, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, North Central. “We’re proud to support customers’ connectivity needs now while continuing to strengthen our network for increasing bandwidth demands.”

What Best Fixed Gaming Experience Means

Best Fixed Gaming Experience recognizes network performance that supports smooth, responsive online gameplay. Ookla evaluates factors including latency, jitter and upload and download speeds using measurements taken directly from live game servers.

Sparklight provides residential and business connectivity in Fargo and Moorhead

Sparklight provides residential internet service with speeds up to 6 Gig in Fargo and up to 1 Gig in neighboring Moorhead, giving customers the speed and capacity to support gaming, streaming and multiple connected devices. 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 continues strengthening its Fargo-area network infrastructure

Over the past three years, Sparklight has invested more than $10 million in its Fargo-area network to strengthen infrastructure, increase capacity and prepare the community 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 and Consumer QoE™ measurements for 1H 2026. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

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About Sparklight 
Sparklight is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling approximately 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight®, the brand our customers know and trust, 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.
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: Who has the fastest internet speeds in Fargo?
Answer: Sparklight offers residential internet speeds up to 6 Gig in Fargo. Ookla data for the first half of 2026 separately recognized Sparklight for Best Fixed Gaming Experience across North Dakota.

Question: Who provides the best online gaming experience in North Dakota?
Answer: Sparklight was recognized for Best Fixed Gaming Experience in North Dakota based on Ookla data for the first half of 2026.

Question: What does Best Fixed Gaming Experience mean?
Answer: Best Fixed Gaming Experience recognizes network performance that supports smooth, responsive online gameplay based on factors including latency, jitter and upload and download speeds.

Question: How was the Best Fixed Gaming Experience recognition determined?
Answer: Ookla analyzed consumer-initiated Speedtest® results and Consumer QoE™ measurements taken directly from live game servers during the first half of 2026. Ookla did not provide a test count for this recognition.

Question: Did Sparklight previously receive this recognition in North Dakota?
Answer: Yes. Sparklight also received Ookla’s Best Fixed Gaming Experience recognition in North Dakota for the first half of 2025.

Question: Where does Sparklight provide service in the Fargo area?
Answer: Sparklight provides residential and business connectivity to customers in Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota. Residential speeds are available up to 6 Gig in Fargo and up to 1 Gig in Moorhead.

Question: Where can customers learn more about Sparklight internet service?
Answer: Residential customers can visit 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.