Sparklight
Cable One's internet brand: 1 Gig from $40 on a stepped 3-year price schedule, free installation and a free mobile line for a year.
Sparklight plans at a glance
Our verdict
Sparklight, owned by Cable One, serves about a million customers in smaller metros across 24 states. Its main offer is 1 Gig at $40/mo for the first year, then $45–$55 in year two and $50–$75 in year three depending on location. Sparklight calls this its 3-year price promise; it's a schedule, not a flat lock.
New customers get free installation and a free unlimited Sparklight Mobile line for 12 months. The modem and eero WiFi lease runs $0 to $14.99/mo, and 1 Gig has unlimited data.
Ask about data allowances on the 300 and 600 Mbps tiers before choosing them, and budget for the year-two and year-three steps.
Already have Sparklight? Run our free speed test on a wired computer to see whether you get the speed you pay for, and see which speed test to use if results don't match.
Jean founded ShopHighSpeed after trying to find one straight answer about business internet in his own town. He has been a Comcast and Verizon Fios customer, and ranks providers on what they actually deliver, not on what they advertise.
Frequently asked
Is Sparklight the same as Cable ONE?
Yes. Sparklight is the consumer brand of Cable One, Inc.
How much does Sparklight cost?
1 Gig is $40/mo for months 1–12, then $45–$55 for months 13–24 and $50–$75 for months 25–36, depending on location. It requires AutoPay and paperless billing. Equipment, taxes and fees are extra.
How fast is Sparklight?
Plans run 300 Mbps, 600 Mbps and 1 Gig, with 2 Gig in select areas.
Does Sparklight have data caps?
1 Gig has unlimited data. Lower tiers may have data allowances; check the broadband label for your plan.
Is Sparklight fiber or cable?
Cable. Sparklight calls its network "fiber-fueled", meaning fiber in the backbone and coaxial cable to the home.
About Sparklight
Sparklight is the consumer brand of Cable One. It publishes a three-year price schedule for its 1 Gig plan, which makes it easier than most to see what you'll pay after the first year.
Sparklight coverage by state
City-by-city coverage from FCC records in the 4 states where Sparklight reaches the most homes.
Sources
- Plan pages and Broadband Facts labels from Spectrum, Cox, Xfinity, Sparklight, checked Oct 2026
Prices and offers change often; confirm at your address before you order. How we research
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