FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COLUMBUS, Miss. (June 30, 2026) — Sparklight®, a leading broadband provider, has invested more than $6 million over the past three years to expand and enhance its fiber-rich network in Lowndes and Monroe counties, helping deliver faster connectivity and greater capacity for local residents, businesses and critical community services.
As part of its continued network evolution, Sparklight has expanded fiber deeper into its service areas to build a future-ready network that supports long-term growth and economic development. With a fiber-rich network spanning more than 31,000 route miles, Sparklight’s investments help create the infrastructure needed to support emerging technologies, increasing digital demands and the evolving connectivity needs of homes and businesses.
Residential customers in Columbus have access to internet speeds as fast as 6 Gig. Sparklight Business also provides connectivity solutions for organizations of all sizes, including fiber-powered internet, voice and managed services for small businesses, along with scalable fiber, Ethernet and high-capacity network solutions with speeds up to 10 Gig and beyond for enterprise, carrier and wholesale customers.
Together, these investments and services help deliver:
- Faster speeds for streaming, gaming and video conferencing
- Optimal performance across multiple connected devices
- Reliable connectivity for remote work, online learning and business operations
- Scalable connectivity solutions for businesses of all sizes
“Reliable connectivity is essential for how people work, learn, stream and stay connected every day,” said Charlie Oakes, Sparklight Senior Regional Director. “Our investments help ensure families and businesses across our communities have access to the fast, dependable connectivity they need today, while continuing to strengthen network performance and reliability for the future.”
Sparklight’s investments also support the company’s suite of connectivity products and services, including:
- Intelligent whole-home Wi-Fi powered by eero Wi-Fi 7 technology
- Sparklight Mobile, a no-contract wireless service with 5G nationwide coverage and unlimited talk and text starting at $15/month when bundled with Sparklight home internet
- Tech Assist, a U.S.-based support and protection service for connected home devices, smart TVs, gaming systems and more
To learn more about Sparklight’s high-speed internet services, visit www.sparklight.com and business.sparklight.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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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:
Trish Niemann
Vice President, Communications Strategy
trish.niemann@cableone.biz
