FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sparklight Voted Best Internet Provider in Emporia for 12th Consecutive Year
EMPORIA, Kan., (July 17, 2025) – Sparklight®, formerly ValuNet Fiber, has once again been named ‘Best Internet Provider’ by The Emporia Gazette readers for the publication’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the 12th consecutive year Sparklight has earned the top spot, placing first out of 14 internet providers in the category.
“We’re honored to be recognized for delivering the best internet service in Emporia,” said Mike Drahota, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, North Central. “As we expand and enhance our network, our commitment remains steadfast: delivering fiber-powered technology, seamless connectivity and the neighborly, reliable service our wonderful customers deserve.”
Competitors included both local and national fiber, satellite and wireless internet providers, with several new entrants appearing in this year’s rankings.
Sparklight offers speeds up to 1 Gigabit for residential customers in Emporia, with several plan options to match household connectivity needs. With investments of more than $1 billion over the past three years across the company’s footprint, the company is laying the groundwork to launch speeds as fast as 10 Gigabits (10G) and beyond. Delivering speed 10 times faster than today’s networks, 10G will transform the customer experience, creating new possibilities for smart cities, connected homes, virtual and augmented reality and business innovation.
Sparklight is also dedicated to enriching the communities it serves through donations of time and resources, grants through its Charitable Giving Fund and other assistance to area nonprofits and relief agencies during times of need.
For more information about the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, visit www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving. To learn more about Sparklight high-speed internet services and career opportunities, please visit www.sparklight.com or follow Sparklight on Facebook, Instagram and X pages.
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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® 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.
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Jamie O’Driscoll
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