ExpansionAug 12, 2026, 09:32 AM
Kinetic: Ashland 'Gig-Ready' with 75%+ Homes Accessing Fiber
AI Summary
Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti Group Inc., announced that Ashland, Kentucky, is officially recognized as a 'Gig-Ready Community.' This means over 75% of the area's homes, totaling more than 14,000 locations, now have access to Kinetic's high-speed, multi-gig fiber internet. The expansion significantly enhances the community's digital infrastructure, supporting economic growth, telehealth, and remote work, with Kinetic demonstrating superior speeds and lower latency compared to competitors.
Key Highlights
- Ashland, KY, is now a Kinetic 'Gig-Ready Community'.
- Over 75% of Ashland homes have access to Kinetic's multi-gig fiber internet.
- More than 14,000 homes in Ashland are connected to Kinetic's fiber network.
- Kinetic's upload speeds are over 14.5 times faster than Spectrum (Ookla H1 2026 data).
- Kinetic's internet latency is about 15% better than Armstrong.
- Fiber-connected communities show 213% higher business growth.
- Fiber-connected communities show a 14-17% increase in home values.
- Kinetic was named CNET's '2026 Best Rural Fiber Provider'.
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