ExpansionAug 5, 2026, 09:32 AM
Kinetic Adds 141,000 Fiber Locations Across 18 States in Q2 2026
AI Summary
Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti Group Inc., announced a significant broadband expansion in Q2 2026, adding 16,000 multi-gig fiber internet locations across more than 40 communities in North Carolina. This contributed to a total of 141,000 fiber locations added across its 18-state footprint during the quarter. The expansion aims to provide better technology and value, supporting remote work, gaming, streaming, and telehealth, with over 201,000 homes and businesses in North Carolina now having access to high-speed connectivity. Kinetic also highlighted new offerings like Wi-Fi 7 and a YouTube TV bundle, reinforcing its commitment to building future-ready infrastructure.
Key Highlights
- Kinetic added 16,000 fiber locations in North Carolina during Q2 2026.
- A total of 141,000 fiber locations were added across Kinetic's 18-state footprint in Q2 2026.
- Over 201,000 homes and businesses in North Carolina now have access to Kinetic's fiber.
- Kinetic has approximately 11.7 million fiber strand miles and 2.1 million homes passed.
- Fiber-connected communities show 213% higher business growth and 10% higher self-employment.
- Home values in fiber-connected communities increase by 14-17%.
- New YouTube TV bundle offers eligible Kinetic customers a $10 monthly discount for 12 months.
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