June 2026 - Indiana Cable and Broadband Association

Sparklight Strengthens Local Communities through More than $125,000 in Charitable Giving Fund Grants

June 23, 2026

Sparklight, a leading provider of high-speed internet and mobile services, recently awarded more than $125,000 in grants to 28 nonprofit organizations across its footprint through the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund.

The Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund provides $250,000 annually to nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening local communities through:

Education and Digital Literacy
Food Insecurity
Community Development

This grant cycle, Sparklight also funded organizations working to serve vulnerable children, increase the independence of seniors, improve workforce readiness, expand access to technology and more.

“Across our footprint, nonprofit organizations are making a meaningful difference every day by addressing local needs and strengthening the communities we call home,” said Jim Holanda, CEO of Cable One, Sparklight’s parent company. “We’re proud to support their efforts through our Charitable Giving Fund and help expand the impact of their important work.”

Among this spring’s recipients is Southeastern Arizona Community Unique Services (SEACUS), which will use its grant to strengthen its home-delivered meal program, delivering nutritious meals and meaningful connections for some of the community’s most vulnerable residents.

“We are deeply grateful to Sparklight for its generous grant to our home-delivered meal program,” said Stephanie Nabor, SEACUS Executive Director. “For many of our clients, a meal delivery is more than food — it’s a lifeline that reduces isolation and provides reassurance that someone cares. This grant reflects Sparklight’s commitment to the well-being of our community and to those who need it most.”

Supporting Long-Term Community Impact
Since launching the Charitable Giving Fund in 2020, Sparklight has awarded more than $1.3 million in grants to more than 300 organizations dedicated to addressing local needs, expanding opportunity and strengthening communities across its footprint. The fund is one of the many ways Sparklight invests in the communities it serves, alongside associate volunteer efforts, local partnerships and other community initiatives.

Learn more about Sparklight and its community impact initiatives: www.sparklight.com/about/social-responsibility

Apply for a Future Grant
Nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant during open application periods each spring and fall. Applications for Sparklight’s fall 2026 grant cycle will be accepted Oct. 1–31, 2026.

Additional information about the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund and application requirements is available at www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving.

Spring 2026 Grant Recipients

Indiana
• Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation — Mitchell
• Vincennes Community Food Pantry — Vincennes

Source: Sparklight

Toni Murphy Named Executive Vice President of Operations

June 16, 2026

Mediacom Communications today announced that Toni Murphy has been named Executive Vice President of Operations. Murphy succeeds John Pascarelli who recently retired after a distinguished 28-year career with the company.

Murphy brings more than 20 years of experience leading large-scale operations in the telecom industry. Most recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at Astound, where she led business and residential customer-facing teams across 13 states, covering customer care, technical operations, construction, network, sales, marketing, product, and retail. Prior to Astound, Murphy held several senior leadership roles at Comcast, including Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Central Division, and Senior Vice President of the Keystone Region, multi-billion enterprises for the Company.

“Toni is a dynamic and authentic leader who has led teams through growth, transformation, and operational improvement in some of the most competitive markets in the country,” said Giuseppe B. Commisso, Mediacom’s Chairman and CEO. “She is among the most accomplished and respected chief operating executives in our industry and shares my belief that Mediacom’s future success will be built by leveraging our industry-leading fiber-rich network and the strength of our balance sheet to deliver exceptional employee and customer experiences.”

“I am truly honored to join the company at this pivotal moment,” said Murphy. “For over 30 years, Mediacom has challenged the status quo, led the industry in innovation and executed with discipline. Our next chapter of growth centers on cutting edge technologies and experiences that customers simply cannot find anywhere else.”

Murphy is a graduate of Princeton University and The WICT Network’s Betsy Magness Leadership Institute. She sits on the boards of Eat N Park Hospitality Group, WICT and NCTC (National Cable Television Cooperative). She has also been recognized as a Cablefax Power Player and as one of the Most Powerful Women in Cable.

Source: Mediacom

2-Gig Internet Speeds now Offered Companywide

June 10, 2026

Mediacom Communications today announced that 2-Gig Internet speeds are now available companywide across its national service footprint, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in next-generation broadband technology.

The new 2-Gig service is now available to more than 3.1 million households passed by Mediacom’s fiber-powered network, enabling customers to experience faster downloads, smoother streaming, and enhanced connectivity for smart home and remote work applications.

Mediacom’s ability to deploy multi-gigabit speeds is made possible by its fiber-rich network architecture, which brings fiber optic technology deep into neighborhoods and closer to where consumers live and work. This approach allows the company to enhance performance efficiently without the need for extensive construction or disruption.

“Today marks another significant broadband milestone for our company,” said JR Walden, Mediacom’s Chief Technology Officer. “Over the past 30 years, Mediacom has created one of America’s most diverse, capable, and fiber-rich networks. The expansion of 2-Gig speeds to more than 3.1 million homes puts the capacity, performance, and scalability of our network on full display.”

Our network now spans over one million fiber miles which is enough fiber to stretch to the moon and back two times over. The scalability of the infrastructure we’ve deployed allowed us to bring these next generation speed tier offerings to our customers with minimal disruption to the communities we serve.”

Mediacom pairs all Gigabit Internet speeds with Wi-Fi 7 powered by eero—the latest generation of Wi-Fi technology. This means lightning-fast speeds with seamless and reliable coverage for every device in your home. Couple that with the newly launched Mediacom Mobile for a complete 360-degree connection—on the go and at home—all backed by the nation’s most awarded wireless network.

“These enhancements reflect our ongoing commitment to delivering world-class broadband services to the customers and communities we serve,” said Tapan Dandnaik, Senior Vice President, Operations, Product Strategy and Consumer Experience. “With 2-Gig speeds companywide, best-in-class in-home Wi-Fi, and a growing mobile offering, Mediacom is delivering a stronger and more complete connectivity experience for rural America.”

Source: Mediacom

Sparklight Invests Nearly One Billion to Enhance Connectivity Across Its Footprint

June 4, 2026

Sparklight has invested nearly $1 billion over the past three years to expand and enhance its fiber-rich network across its 24-state footprint, helping deliver faster connectivity and greater capacity for residential and business customers 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.

Gigabit internet service is now available across all Sparklight markets, and Multi-Gig speeds are available in more than half its service areas. The company also continues advancing its long-term 10G technology roadmap to support the next generation of connected experiences.

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, get entertained and stay connected every day,” said Jim Holanda, CEO of Cable One, Sparklight’s parent company. “Our investments help ensure families and businesses across the communities we serve 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

Source: Sparklight