Sparklight® Brings Ultra-Fast Multi-Gig Internet toNew Roads and Surrounding Communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW ROADS, La. (Feb. 12, 2026) – Fiber-fueled internet provider Sparklight® is bringing enhanced speeds, capacity and reliability to New Roads, Ventress, Jarreau, Oscar, Morganza, Lakeland, Glynn, Rougon and Erwinville with the launch of its new Multi-Gig internet service.

As streaming, gaming, remote work and smart home technology place greater demands on home networks, reliable high-capacity internet is essential. Sparklight’s Multi-Gig internet is built to keep entire households connected seamlessly, delivering ultra-fast internet speeds up to 2 Gig along with low latency to enhance real-time applications.

“Our investment in Multi-Gig service is part of a broader commitment to strengthening and future-proofing our network,” said Charlie Oakes, Senior Regional Director, Gulf Coast. “We’re building the capacity and resilience to support the next generation of digital experiences for residents.”

Customers can further enhance their in-home experience with Sparklight’s intelligent Wi-Fi powered by eero, a whole-home mesh Wi-Fi solution designed to deliver fast, reliable wireless coverage with fewer dead zones. Easy setup and intuitive controls through the eero app allow customers to manage their network with confidence, including device monitoring, network diagnostics, secure guest access and

parental controls.

Sparklight’s ongoing infrastructure investment in the New Roads area underscores its long-term commitment to strengthening the network residents and businesses rely on every day. Over the past three years, Sparklight has invested more than $1 billion in network upgrades across the communities it serves. These enhancements expand network capacity, add additional redundancy and ensure

readiness for the next generation of technology — from immersive entertainment to advanced telehealth and evolving smart home innovations.

For more information and cost-saving offers for Sparklight’s Multi-Gig internet, visit

http://www.sparklight.com/internet/2-gig. Sparklight intelligent Wi-Fi information is available at www.sparklight.com/wifi.

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:

Jamie O’Driscoll

Communications Manager

jamie.odriscoll@cableone.biz