Sparklight Internet Review
Here's what you need to know about Sparklight's four internet plans.
Sparklight Internet
Price: $40.00–$115.00/mo.
Internet speed: 50–1,000 Mbps
Upload speeds: Up to 20–50 Mbps
Data cap: Unlimited
Contract: N/A
Sparklight’s no-contract plans and high download speeds make it look like an ideal internet provider. Don’t expect much in the way of fancy deals, great bundles, or extra internet features, but if you simply need basic internet service, you’ll find a lot to like with Sparklight.
Pros
- Download speeds as fast as 1,000 Mbps
- No annual contracts
- Unlimited data
Cons
- Promotional pricing that increases after a year
- Basic bundle options
Sparklight (Cable ONE) internet packages and pricing
Sparklight (Cable ONE) internet packages
| Package | Price* | Download speeds up to | Upload speeds up to | Data cap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Internet 100 | $25.00/mo. | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | N/A | View plan |
| Freedom Connect 300 | $34.95/mo. | 300 Mbps | 20 Mbps | N/A | View plan |
| Freedom Connect 600 | $44.95/mo. | 600 Mbps | 30 Mbps | N/A | View plan |
| Freedom Connect Gig | $59.95/mo. | 1,000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | N/A | View plan |
*For 12 months. Data as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Sparklight’s four internet plans offer solid performance and steady value for potential shoppers. The Freedom Connect 300 package is a good choice if you stream TV online. Your home will have enough data to stream full HD shows up to 10 hours a day, plus do other fun things like check social media and play video games.
Keep in mind that if you have a lot of people at home or if you stream 4K movies, you might want to upgrade to Freedom Connect 600 or Gig Freedom Connect Gig. Both plans come with Sparklight’s best upload and download speeds, so you’ll be set for any internet task. And if your home simply needs budget-friendly internet service, Connect Internet 100 offers steady 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload speeds for only $25 per month for your first year.
Thankfully, Sparklight has dropped its data caps. But as with many providers, it comes with a little bit of fine print—all of Sparklight’s plans technically have unlimited data, but if you exceed 5TB of monthly usage, Sparklight reserves the right to temporarily slow your internet speeds for network management. In practice, it’d take a lot of of internet usage to hit the 5TB mark and although we’re never fans of fine print shenanigans, it’s better than dealing with pricy data overage fees.
Sparklight (Cable ONE) internet + TV packages
Data effective as of publish date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Bundling your internet package with TV means you won’t need to stream to watch all your favorite shows. We hope you didn’t plan on cutting the cord any time soon—Sparklight will have you lassoed in its wires like the villain of a Spaghetti Western.
In a less mustache-twirling move, Sparklight will save you a fistful of dollars on your bundled services. The Standard Cable with Connect 600 bundle will save you $5 per month compared to what you’d pay for the services separately. To learn about all of Sparklights available bundles, check out our Sparklight bundles review.
Looking for Sparklight internet deals?
Sparklight doesn't offer many promos, but sign up for our monthly deals email for the latest internet deals.
By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions.
Is Sparklight internet worth it?
If you plan on using the internet, you can’t get away with signing up for Sparklight’s cheapest plan. Go with Internet 300 or a faster plan, or else you’ll probably run into some serious internet speed problems. If you have a large household and already know you’ll have a lot of demand on your Sparklight Wi-Fi network, go for Internet Gig.
If Sparklight hasn’t struck your fancy, check out if there’s a better provider in your area by searching with your ZIP code in the box below:
Sparklight (Cable ONE) internet FAQ
What kind of internet is Sparklight (Cable ONE)?
Sparklight, previously known as Cable ONE, sells cable (or broadband) internet, which uses coaxial copper cables to deliver your cat pictures and memes.
What is Sparklight’s (Cable ONE’s) internet speed?
Depending on the package you get, you can get up to 100, 300, 600, or 1,000 Mbps download speeds.
Does Sparklight have unlimited data?
Sparklight technically includes unlimited internet data with its packages, but if you exceed 5TB of monthly data, Sparklight may slow your connection for the rest of the data cycle.
Does Sparklight (Cable ONE) throttle internet?
Sparklight claims not to throttle internet connections. But if you use over the 5 TB in a data cycle, Sparklight will slow your connection to around 10 Mbps until the next data cycle begins.
How much data do you need to stream TV?
Go for a data allowance of 600 GB. Everyone in your household will be able to stream 1080p TV up to a cumulative of 10 hours daily, with data left over for all your other internet activities.
Pay attention to the video quality of the shows you stream—you could be using up to 7.2 GB of data per hour. More exactly, 720p uses 0.9 GB per hour, 1080p uses 1.5 GB an hour, and 4K Ultra HD uses 7.2 GB per hour.
Methodology
To find out how Sparklight stacked up against the competition, we broke down Sparklight’s internet plans in areas including price, download speeds, and upload speeds. We also used our annual internet customer satisfaction survey to see what real Sparklight internet customers thought about the ISP.
To learn more about our methodology, check out our How We Rank page.
