{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"109644","rtpr_id":"nGNXbMKKzQ","ticker":"UNIT","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["UNIT"],"title":"Oklahoma Benefits From 8,000 New Kinetic Fiber Builds","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-05T13:30:00.410Z","article_body":"* Rapid Q2 2026 fiber expansion benefits communities and customers by enabling\nremote work, gaming, streaming, agriculture and telehealth\n* 141,000 total fiber locations added across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint in\nQ2\nBROKEN ARROW, Okla., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic today announced\na major broadband expansion in Oklahoma, delivering multi-gig fiber internet\nto 8,000 additional homes across more than 30 communities in the second\nquarter of 2026. The expansion highlights Kinetic’s commitment to delivering\nbetter technology, at a better value for customers.\n\nIn the second quarter of 2026, Kinetic added fiber locations in Broken Arrow,\nHominy, Stilwell, Elmore City, Checotah, Fairfax, and more. And, according to\nOokla’s 2026 H1 Speedtest data Kinetic delivers “the most responsive\ninternet speeds” in Broken Arrow.*\n\n“Our experience [with Kinetic] has been much better than with our previous\nprovider. Kinetic has great customer service and internet connectivity,”\nsaid Cody Saunders, a Kinetic customer in Broken Arrow.\n\nTo date, more than 76,000 locations across the Sooner State have access to\nKinetic’s high-speed, next-generation connectivity.\n\nResearch\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=F5Nuvkppx4DnOrPPRC2JpNlNLMjhluUUI1CO1QTd7RlNsLdXXVKLT1xOwCWMo6czWMJ4stLV7ZyUK91DMIww4bbe6C3_cp0gczvVGRYhD8o4Qo91Jv6Xb6aTxwuEM6jT3LVjZR9q_nMTctxAGDd31ursj-tjmm68Cawlg6jB1WGKdEE4UVJzyIjzWb2g-LmjF7HrTkPZMfIsKpfazDceRA==)\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=j0rgPLbpIj85ccGCXy17UitdqrkPrxW2PyZqvrAc8_5-BwZQ3oYgcfRCb22P4SiQfX3oncxaqKrF2WljDx3oIeUJ81brKh8RChDDi_jUuWr9qb1fOwvySl88UstI88agJT-6sRuJ4ZX416ZpHU3Bkg==)\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=A6OgOszazsQpwOYkbVT2ja8TSOyCK29iFI_gAydihw4Lkz93arlbal7ZKlYMNFVN9_xtt6AtPS-6bn6cFcHcuNjsBnPHLUsrp1I6G1EVpPwhEEOpz6PGnnEDq_IHG8ncYFXgjM20Ejjy8MdYCYtcT3vsGbg2OknEoMT3D4JvbM5n26MBPjSThmhA2fAEXaax).\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 Oklahoma 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\nreserved. Technology 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":"nGNXbMKKzQ","title":"Oklahoma Benefits From 8,000 New Kinetic Fiber Builds","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"UNIT","created":"2026-08-05T13:30:00.410Z","tickers":["UNIT"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"* Rapid Q2 2026 fiber expansion benefits communities and customers by enabling\nremote work, gaming, streaming, agriculture and telehealth\n* 141,000 total fiber locations added across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint in\nQ2\nBROKEN ARROW, Okla., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic today announced\na major broadband expansion in Oklahoma, delivering multi-gig fiber internet\nto 8,000 additional homes across more than 30 communities in the second\nquarter of 2026. The expansion highlights Kinetic’s commitment to delivering\nbetter technology, at a better value for customers.\n\nIn the second quarter of 2026, Kinetic added fiber locations in Broken Arrow,\nHominy, Stilwell, Elmore City, Checotah, Fairfax, and more. And, according to\nOokla’s 2026 H1 Speedtest data Kinetic delivers “the most responsive\ninternet speeds” in Broken Arrow.*\n\n“Our experience [with Kinetic] has been much better than with our previous\nprovider. Kinetic has great customer service and internet connectivity,”\nsaid Cody Saunders, a Kinetic customer in Broken Arrow.\n\nTo date, more than 76,000 locations across the Sooner State have access to\nKinetic’s high-speed, next-generation connectivity.\n\nResearch\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=F5Nuvkppx4DnOrPPRC2JpNlNLMjhluUUI1CO1QTd7RlNsLdXXVKLT1xOwCWMo6czWMJ4stLV7ZyUK91DMIww4bbe6C3_cp0gczvVGRYhD8o4Qo91Jv6Xb6aTxwuEM6jT3LVjZR9q_nMTctxAGDd31ursj-tjmm68Cawlg6jB1WGKdEE4UVJzyIjzWb2g-LmjF7HrTkPZMfIsKpfazDceRA==)\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=j0rgPLbpIj85ccGCXy17UitdqrkPrxW2PyZqvrAc8_5-BwZQ3oYgcfRCb22P4SiQfX3oncxaqKrF2WljDx3oIeUJ81brKh8RChDDi_jUuWr9qb1fOwvySl88UstI88agJT-6sRuJ4ZX416ZpHU3Bkg==)\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=A6OgOszazsQpwOYkbVT2ja8TSOyCK29iFI_gAydihw4Lkz93arlbal7ZKlYMNFVN9_xtt6AtPS-6bn6cFcHcuNjsBnPHLUsrp1I6G1EVpPwhEEOpz6PGnnEDq_IHG8ncYFXgjM20Ejjy8MdYCYtcT3vsGbg2OknEoMT3D4JvbM5n26MBPjSThmhA2fAEXaax).\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 Oklahoma 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\nreserved. Technology 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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