FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sparklight® Recognized for Fastest Internet Speeds in Prescott, Prescott Valley by Ookla®
PRESCOTT, Ariz., (July 30, 2025) – Sparklight®, Prescott’s hometown internet provider, has been recognized as having the fastest upload and download speeds in Prescott for the first half of 2025,* according to Ookla®, the global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights. In Prescott Valley, Sparklight was also recognized for top download speeds.
The recognitions are based on results of consumer- and competitor-initiated tests conducted through Ookla’s Speedtest® platform. According to data collected from 25,046 tests, Sparklight led Prescott providers in upload speeds – 51% faster than its closest competitor. In Prescott Valley, Sparklight ranked fastest in downloads speeds per data from 20,477 tests.
“This recognition is especially meaningful because it’s based on real experiences from the customers who count on our service every day,” said Jay Macleod, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, Southwest. “We’re continually investing in our network to deliver the speed and reliability our customers need, whether they’re working from home, streaming content or connecting multiple smart devices. This recognition underscores how those investments are making a real impact in our communities.”
Sparklight provides Prescott and Prescott Valley residential customers with internet speeds up to 1 Gig, supporting uninterrupted streaming, gaming, remote work, smart home connectivity and more. For businesses, Sparklight Business delivers up to 10 Gig fiber-powered internet and tailored solutions for industries including education, healthcare, government, financial services and hospitality.
Through a partnership with eero, an Amazon company, Sparklight also offers intelligent whole-home Wi-Fi with advanced security, device management tools and parental controls.
Over the past three years, Sparklight has invested more than $1 billion across its footprint to enhance 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 1H 2025. 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 more than 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.
CONTACT:
Jamie O’Driscoll
Communications Manager