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Ookla® Data Recognizes Sparklight® for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Joplin

November 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight®, a leading provider of residential and business connectivity services, ranked first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Joplin, according to Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data. Based on 4,036 consumer-initiated tests, Sparklight internet speeds […]

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Sparklight Opens Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund for Nonprofits Across 24 States

October 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Phoenix, AZ) — Sparklight®, a leading high-speed internet and mobile provider, is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund, offering nonprofit organizations across the company’s 24-state service area an opportunity to apply for […]

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Sparklight Opens Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund for Nonprofits Across 24 States; Deadline to Apply is October 31

October 12, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Phoenix, AZ) – Sparklight, a leading high-speed internet and mobile provider, is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund, offering nonprofit organizations across the company’s 24-state service area an opportunity to apply for […]

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Sparklight Opens Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund for Nonprofits Across 24 States; Deadline to Apply is October 31

October 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Phoenix, AZ) – Sparklight, a leading high-speed internet and mobile provider, is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund, offering nonprofit organizations across the company’s 24-state service area an opportunity to apply for […]

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Lumos Acquires ALLO Fiber Network in Joplin

October 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(High Point, NC) – Lumos, an industry-leading 100% Fiber Optic Internet provider and network infrastructure developer, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the fiber network built and operated by ALLO Fiber in […]

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Sparklight Returns as Presenting Sponsor of Joplin’s North Heights Porchfest

October 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight, Joplin’s hometown internet and mobile service provider, will return as Presenting Sponsor of the 10th annual North Heights Porchfest on Saturday, October 10. The community event will feature more than 60 […]

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Network Doctor to Host Free Online Seminar ‘Demystifying AI and Spotting Automation Opportunities in Your Workflows’ on October 15

October 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Are you ready to move past the AI hype and start building real tools for your business? In a free webinar on Thursday, October 15, Network Doctor demystifies AI and gives you a practical, step-by-step […]

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Ookla® Data Recognizes Sparklight® for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Joplin

September 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight®, a leading provider of residential and business connectivity services, ranked first for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Joplin, according to Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data. Based on 4,036 consumer-initiated tests, Sparklight internet speeds […]

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ALLO Fiber to Host Business-to-Community Trunk-or-Treat Event on October 14

August 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The ALLO Fiber team is always looking for new ways to support the local organizations, businesses, and nonprofits that make Joplin thrive. That’s why they’re hosting a community-focused, get-connected event on Wednesday, October 14. Their […]

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Guaranty Bank to Host Free Roundtable Discussing SEO and Geofencing on September 24

August 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Transform your business growth with Guaranty Bank’s Roundtable series! Connect with leaders and access game-changing resources and insights through a distinguished lineup of speakers. September’s Roundtable is Optimizing Business Growth: A Discussion of Search Engine […]

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