Sparklight Recognized for Fastest Internet Speeds in Fort Leonard Wood by Ookla

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2026) – Internet provider Sparklight® has been recognized by Ookla®, the global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights, for delivering the fastest internet speeds in Fort Leonard Wood during the second half of 2025.* The recognition reflects performance across Sparklight’s network serving the greater Fort Leonard Wood area, including Waynesville, St. Robert, Crocker, Dixon and Richland.

According to data collected from more than 17,000 consumer-initiated tests on Ookla’s Speedtest® platform, Sparklight led Fort Leonard Wood-area providers in median download speeds, delivering speeds 70% faster than its closest competitor.

“Being recognized by Ookla is especially meaningful because it reflects real-world performance experienced by our customers every day,” said Travis Harr, Senior Regional Director, North Central. “Our continued investment in our fiber-fueled network is delivering measurable results for families, service members and businesses across Fort Leonard Wood and surrounding communities. We’re committed to providing fast, reliable connectivity that keeps pace with how people live and work today.”

Sparklight provides residential customers in the Fort Leonard Wood area with speeds up to 1 Gig, supporting uninterrupted streaming, gaming, remote work, smart home connectivity and more. Sparklight Business provides customized connectivity solutions up to 10 Gig for organizations of all sizes — delivering fiber-powered internet, voice and managed services for small businesses; scalable fiber and Ethernet solutions for enterprises; and high-capacity, secure network services for carrier and wholesale partners.

To maximize customers’ internet experience, Sparklight offers intelligent Wi-Fi powered by eero. Leveraging next-generation Wi-Fi 7 technology, Sparklight’s intelligent Wi-Fi delivers faster speeds, lower latency and greater capacity to support bandwidth-intensive activities such as ultra-high-definition streaming, cloud gaming and videoconferencing — even with multiple devices connected simultaneously.

Over the past three years, Sparklight has invested more than $1 billion across its footprint to bolster its fiber-fueled network and future-proof connectivity for the communities it serves.

To learn more about Sparklight’s high-speed internet services, please visit www.sparklight.com and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and X.

*Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data for 2H 2025 for CBSA-22780 Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

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