Sparklight Invests Nearly $48 Million to Enhance Connectivity in South Central Missouri
ROLLA, Mo. (Aug. 10, 2026) — Sparklight®, a leading broadband provider, has invested nearly $48 million over the past three years to expand and enhance its fiber-rich network in Rolla, Salem, Sullivan, Thayer, Waynesville, West Plains, St. James, Lebanon, Owensville, St. Robert, Springfield and surrounding areas, 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 Central Missouri have access to internet speeds as fast as 2 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 Travis Harr, 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.
