{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"109641","rtpr_id":"nGNX6fSTN0","ticker":"UNIT","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["UNIT"],"title":"Georgia Benefits From 28,000 New Kinetic Fiber Builds","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-05T13:30:00.246Z","article_body":"* Rapid Q2 2026 expansion benefits communities and customers by enabling\nremote work, gaming, streaming, agriculture and telehealth\n* 141,000 new Kinetic fiber locations added across its 18-state footprint in\nQ2\nCANTON, Ga., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic today announced a major\nbroadband expansion in Georgia, delivering multi-gig fiber internet to more\nthan 28,000 additional homes across more than 140 communities in the second\nquarter of 2026. The expansion highlights Kinetic’s commitment to deliver\nbetter technology, at a better value, for customers.\n\nAccording to Ookla’s 2026 H1 Speedtest data, Kinetic delivers “the fastest\ndownload speeds” in Hiawassee, Lumpkin County, Pickens County, Towns County,\nand Union County.*\n\nIn the second quarter of 2026, Kinetic added fiber locations in Valdosta,\nLumpkin, Homerville, Rincon, Lake Park, Canton, Moultrie, Winder, Dalton,\nTrion, and more. A portion of these locations were built with the support of\nAmerican Rescue Plan Act funding in partnership with the counties and the\nState of Georgia.\n\n“Kinetic has great service, quick and friendly installation. I had no\nproblems at all, and it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than our last service\nprovider with higher quality service,” said Kevin Peppers, a Kinetic\ncustomer in Canton.\n\nTo date, more than 429,000 locations across the Peach State have access to\nKinetic’s high-speed, next-generation connectivity.\n\nResearch\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=IzWn4VyU0fWE7HZS0nYbZkl0A9rNauM1t4GhId8uLFyUHhoDHeNxqYLlBAtVfSVVZYP2qXprs9jK68nqCUElpKbNrRcjzN9BWkWQO3e8WNOU1F4PK8ywPdY0Kv8dakbC-qzYQJOvHIvi-jAXWt6AJtqT8JJakz-rWKYSMZBNVeSNMKazvElIM90zrOjYE-0jrhLxZoKGPK6n6oSkCYWiFA==)\nshows that fiber-connected communities experience 213% higher business growth,\n10% higher self-employment and a 14-17%\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=0Eo_W6QGRBetU76HfekfieWl6BrXWW3lErkVn2HyGP9zzmZkU3LJqCcq6K13Eu6seRMstSccsX-ojokp81Vly1Zhc92DAgZpNiu2nbK7Mt8N6AkjtRfA0l8lRJL2kWGEO0Mm6aXYs2NSFzYyl0YhVw==)\nincrease in home values. Fiber is also significantly more sustainable than\ncopper cables and uses up to 95% less energy per gigabit\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=wuPr2S2W1mqTFz1uKuBhASTmS2fq0KZhNlYF8-htzjuHTiIsN_LRLP5fHWoU7-n1MgzVPxUPOkcP9PdlnTM47_PCWSKchk5V18HpzR8JeuW65BEeFQREpQQt32APJ8BxiJeWGirOgEp0rnMsLfExypFnd52cSwBIpCpmIxZlQ23iXH5X2C8JnOE_dqJPScjq).\nIt requires less maintenance over time, which reduces environmental impacts\nand community disruptions.\n\n“Fast, reliable fiber internet is more important than ever; it can change\nthe way people live, work and learn in today’s digital world. Better\nconnectivity can create new opportunities in communities of every size, and\nwe’re committed to delivering it,” said Stacy Hale, Kinetic’s state\noperations president. “Our focus is on building strong, future-ready\ninfrastructure that helps residents, businesses and families stay connected\nand succeed for years to come.”\n\nKinetic fiber customers can benefit from seamless 4K+ streaming across\nmultiple devices with no data caps and no usage charges. Multi-gigabit\nconnections support remote work, online learning and low-latency gaming and,\nthrough partnerships with YouTube TV, AT&T for wireless bundles, and eero, an\nAmazon company, households and businesses receive a unified high-performance\nconnectivity experience. \n   \nMore Georgia residents and businesses now have access to:\n* Wi-Fi 7\n(https://www.gokinetic.com/wifi-7?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=fiberexpansionQ4)\n– The newest, most advanced secure connection with equipment from\nmanufacturers like eero, an Amazon company. Wi-Fi 7 delivers faster speeds and\nlower latency and supports up to 200+ connected devices at the same time,\ncreating a better internet experience with wall-to-wall coverage and less tech\nstress.\n* Whole-Home Wi-Fi Set-Up\n(https://www.windstream.com/residential/whole-home-wi-fi-set-up/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=fiberexpansionQ4)\n– Professional new fiber installs coupled with the Kinetic Promise(™),\nwhich is a pledge that technicians will not leave the home until Wi-Fi works\nin every area and on every device where needed.\n* YouTube TV Bundle (https://www.gokinetic.com/youtube-tv) – New bundle\ngives eligible Kinetic customers a $10 per month discount for up to 12\nmonths** when they pair YouTube TV with their high-speed internet packages.\nKinetic, recently named CNET’s Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider in 2026,\nhas approximately 11.7 million fiber strand miles and approximately 2.1\nmillion homes passed to date across its 18-state footprint.\n\n“As we invest in communities and grow our fiber-optic network, we’re\nreaching more areas faster with award-winning technology to help people stay\nconnected to what matters most, build businesses, work online and access new\nopportunities,” said Hale.\n\nResidents interested in Kinetic Fiber Internet can check service availability\nand construction updates at www.gokinetic.com or call 1- 877-90-FIBER\n(877-903-4237).\n\nAbout Kinetic: Named the Telecommunications Company of the Year in 2026\n(Stevie GOLD/American Business Awards), Kinetic is a business unit of Uniti\n(NASDAQ: UNIT), and is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber\ninternet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400\nmarkets across 18 states in the Southwestern, Southeastern, Midwestern, and\nNortheastern U.S. Additional information is available at gokinetic.com.\n\nMedia Contact: \nMegan Krtek \nuniti.kinetic.pr@uniti.com\n\nKinetic Promise(™) relies on reasonable effort to confirm Wi-Fi works in\nliving spaces where customer grants technician access. Wi-Fi coverage &\nperformance vary by layout, building materials, interference, & device\ncapability. Not a guarantee of uniform coverage, speed, or error-free service.\nAdd. equipment or wiring may be required & incur charges; certain\nareas/devices (e.g., detached structures or outdoor spaces) may be excluded.\nCustomer may cancel any time.\n\n*Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data, 1H 2026. All rights reserved.\nTechnology agnostic.\n\n**New and existing Kinetic users new to YouTube TV main plan. If eligible,\nuser receives a free trial then, $10/mo off current price for 12 months. After\n12 months, you will be charged the full subscription price, currently\n$82.99/mo but subject to change. Cancel anytime.\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX6fSTN0","title":"Georgia Benefits From 28,000 New Kinetic Fiber Builds","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"UNIT","created":"2026-08-05T13:30:00.246Z","tickers":["UNIT"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"* Rapid Q2 2026 expansion benefits communities and customers by enabling\nremote work, gaming, streaming, agriculture and telehealth\n* 141,000 new Kinetic fiber locations added across its 18-state footprint in\nQ2\nCANTON, Ga., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic today announced a major\nbroadband expansion in Georgia, delivering multi-gig fiber internet to more\nthan 28,000 additional homes across more than 140 communities in the second\nquarter of 2026. The expansion highlights Kinetic’s commitment to deliver\nbetter technology, at a better value, for customers.\n\nAccording to Ookla’s 2026 H1 Speedtest data, Kinetic delivers “the fastest\ndownload speeds” in Hiawassee, Lumpkin County, Pickens County, Towns County,\nand Union County.*\n\nIn the second quarter of 2026, Kinetic added fiber locations in Valdosta,\nLumpkin, Homerville, Rincon, Lake Park, Canton, Moultrie, Winder, Dalton,\nTrion, and more. A portion of these locations were built with the support of\nAmerican Rescue Plan Act funding in partnership with the counties and the\nState of Georgia.\n\n“Kinetic has great service, quick and friendly installation. I had no\nproblems at all, and it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than our last service\nprovider with higher quality service,” said Kevin Peppers, a Kinetic\ncustomer in Canton.\n\nTo date, more than 429,000 locations across the Peach State have access to\nKinetic’s high-speed, next-generation connectivity.\n\nResearch\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=IzWn4VyU0fWE7HZS0nYbZkl0A9rNauM1t4GhId8uLFyUHhoDHeNxqYLlBAtVfSVVZYP2qXprs9jK68nqCUElpKbNrRcjzN9BWkWQO3e8WNOU1F4PK8ywPdY0Kv8dakbC-qzYQJOvHIvi-jAXWt6AJtqT8JJakz-rWKYSMZBNVeSNMKazvElIM90zrOjYE-0jrhLxZoKGPK6n6oSkCYWiFA==)\nshows that fiber-connected communities experience 213% higher business growth,\n10% higher self-employment and a 14-17%\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=0Eo_W6QGRBetU76HfekfieWl6BrXWW3lErkVn2HyGP9zzmZkU3LJqCcq6K13Eu6seRMstSccsX-ojokp81Vly1Zhc92DAgZpNiu2nbK7Mt8N6AkjtRfA0l8lRJL2kWGEO0Mm6aXYs2NSFzYyl0YhVw==)\nincrease in home values. Fiber is also significantly more sustainable than\ncopper cables and uses up to 95% less energy per gigabit\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=wuPr2S2W1mqTFz1uKuBhASTmS2fq0KZhNlYF8-htzjuHTiIsN_LRLP5fHWoU7-n1MgzVPxUPOkcP9PdlnTM47_PCWSKchk5V18HpzR8JeuW65BEeFQREpQQt32APJ8BxiJeWGirOgEp0rnMsLfExypFnd52cSwBIpCpmIxZlQ23iXH5X2C8JnOE_dqJPScjq).\nIt requires less maintenance over time, which reduces environmental impacts\nand community disruptions.\n\n“Fast, reliable fiber internet is more important than ever; it can change\nthe way people live, work and learn in today’s digital world. Better\nconnectivity can create new opportunities in communities of every size, and\nwe’re committed to delivering it,” said Stacy Hale, Kinetic’s state\noperations president. “Our focus is on building strong, future-ready\ninfrastructure that helps residents, businesses and families stay connected\nand succeed for years to come.”\n\nKinetic fiber customers can benefit from seamless 4K+ streaming across\nmultiple devices with no data caps and no usage charges. Multi-gigabit\nconnections support remote work, online learning and low-latency gaming and,\nthrough partnerships with YouTube TV, AT&T for wireless bundles, and eero, an\nAmazon company, households and businesses receive a unified high-performance\nconnectivity experience. \n   \nMore Georgia residents and businesses now have access to:\n* Wi-Fi 7\n(https://www.gokinetic.com/wifi-7?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=fiberexpansionQ4)\n– The newest, most advanced secure connection with equipment from\nmanufacturers like eero, an Amazon company. Wi-Fi 7 delivers faster speeds and\nlower latency and supports up to 200+ connected devices at the same time,\ncreating a better internet experience with wall-to-wall coverage and less tech\nstress.\n* Whole-Home Wi-Fi Set-Up\n(https://www.windstream.com/residential/whole-home-wi-fi-set-up/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=fiberexpansionQ4)\n– Professional new fiber installs coupled with the Kinetic Promise(™),\nwhich is a pledge that technicians will not leave the home until Wi-Fi works\nin every area and on every device where needed.\n* YouTube TV Bundle (https://www.gokinetic.com/youtube-tv) – New bundle\ngives eligible Kinetic customers a $10 per month discount for up to 12\nmonths** when they pair YouTube TV with their high-speed internet packages.\nKinetic, recently named CNET’s Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider in 2026,\nhas approximately 11.7 million fiber strand miles and approximately 2.1\nmillion homes passed to date across its 18-state footprint.\n\n“As we invest in communities and grow our fiber-optic network, we’re\nreaching more areas faster with award-winning technology to help people stay\nconnected to what matters most, build businesses, work online and access new\nopportunities,” said Hale.\n\nResidents interested in Kinetic Fiber Internet can check service availability\nand construction updates at www.gokinetic.com or call 1- 877-90-FIBER\n(877-903-4237).\n\nAbout Kinetic: Named the Telecommunications Company of the Year in 2026\n(Stevie GOLD/American Business Awards), Kinetic is a business unit of Uniti\n(NASDAQ: UNIT), and is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber\ninternet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400\nmarkets across 18 states in the Southwestern, Southeastern, Midwestern, and\nNortheastern U.S. Additional information is available at gokinetic.com.\n\nMedia Contact: \nMegan Krtek \nuniti.kinetic.pr@uniti.com\n\nKinetic Promise(™) relies on reasonable effort to confirm Wi-Fi works in\nliving spaces where customer grants technician access. Wi-Fi coverage &\nperformance vary by layout, building materials, interference, & device\ncapability. Not a guarantee of uniform coverage, speed, or error-free service.\nAdd. equipment or wiring may be required & incur charges; certain\nareas/devices (e.g., detached structures or outdoor spaces) may be excluded.\nCustomer may cancel any time.\n\n*Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data, 1H 2026. All rights reserved.\nTechnology agnostic.\n\n**New and existing Kinetic users new to YouTube TV main plan. If eligible,\nuser receives a free trial then, $10/mo off current price for 12 months. After\n12 months, you will be charged the full subscription price, currently\n$82.99/mo but subject to change. 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