Canton Now a ‘Gig-Ready’ Community
Rhea-AI Summary
Kinetic announced that Canton, Georgia is now a Kinetic “Gig-Ready Community,” with more than 75% of homes able to access its multi-gig, next-generation fiber internet. The company has installed over 30,000 fiber locations in the community, strengthening local digital infrastructure and broadband availability.
To mark the milestone, Kinetic will host free community events Aug. 31–Sept. 5, including a tech and security course at the Canton Senior Center, a Hollywood Movie Night at the Canton Theater, and activities at a Sequoyah High School football game and Downtown Canton’s First Friday. Kinetic notes research linking fiber to higher business growth, self-employment, and home values, and reports its broader footprint now reaches 2 million homes passed with fiber across 18 states.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | Conference presentation | Neutral | +0.6% | CEO scheduled to present at the Citi 2026 Global TMT Conference |
| Aug 24 | Partnership renewal | Positive | -1.2% | Cato Networks partnership renewed with Advanced Partner recognition |
| Aug 12 | Fiber expansion | Positive | +2.8% | Aberdeen reached Gig-Ready status with more than 75% home access |
| Aug 12 | Fiber expansion | Positive | +2.8% | Andrews reached Gig-Ready status with more than 75% home access |
| Aug 12 | Fiber expansion | Positive | +2.8% | Moultrie reached Gig-Ready status with more than 75% home access |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Comparable Kinetic fiber-expansion announcements aligned with positive price reactions, while a partnership announcement diverged negatively.
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- In celebration of this milestone, Kinetic hosts free festivities Aug. 31 – Sept. 5
- More than
75% of homes have access to Multi-Gig, Next-Generation internet - Kinetic reaches milestone of 30,000+ fiber locations in the community
CANTON, Ga., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic, the leading residential and business insurgent fiber internet provider, announced today that Canton is officially recognized as a Kinetic “Gig-Ready Community,” meaning more than
Additionally, Kinetic passed another significant milestone in community today by installing more than 30,000 new fiber locations in the community.
These major technological milestones mark a significant advancement in the community’s digital infrastructure, allowing for a better internet experience, at a better value, for more residents.
“Canton is an important community for Kinetic and a key part of the region’s growing technology corridor,” said Stacy Hale, Kinetic’s state operations president. “In honor of surpassing this milestone, it’s time that we celebrate. And to the residents of this area, know that we’re not done yet; we’ll continue adding more fiber locations and will remain a long-term partner to this community. Canton is a city of the future; fiber, will help it get there faster.”
Fast Forward: Canton — a Free Community Celebration
To celebrate these milestones, Kinetic will host fun, free events with the community. Events include philanthropic activities where Kinetic employees spend time giving back to those in need, provide free treats and vouchers from local restaurants, host family-friendly neighborhood events, and a free community Hollywood Movie Night: Lights, Fiber, Action.
Planned week highlights
- Wednesday, Sept. 2: Kinetic will host a free technology, internet and security course from 11 a.m. to noon at the Canton Senior Center.
- Thursday, Sept. 3: Kinetic will host Hollywood Movie Night: Lights, Fiber, Action at the Canton Theater. Come see a special screening of Inside Out 2. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; movie starts at 7 p.m. RSVP here. Limited seating, while supplies last.
- Friday, Sept. 4:
- Fiber Night Lights: Kinetic will give away swag items at the Sequoyah High School football game starting at 6:30 p.m.
- Kinetic will have a booth at First Friday in Downtown Canton from 6 – 9 p.m. Attendees can paint a section of a “community canvas” and enter for a chance to win a YETI cooler.
Why Canton’s infrastructure matters
Fiber is the best technology for the long-term success of Canton’s communications needs. Research shows that fiber-connected communities experience
As a long-term partner to the Canton community, Kinetic is committed to delivering on its promise to provide fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that helps local economic growth, education, telehealth, and small business competitiveness. This investment underscores the company’s dedication to providing the communities it serves—the same communities its employees also live and work in—with sustained value both now and for years to come.
Kinetic, which was also named CNET’s Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider in 2026, is proud to serve the community beyond internet connectivity. Kinetic’s fiber expansion milestone in Canton follows the company recently reaching 2 million homes passed with fiber internet across its 18-state footprint.
Residents who want to check fiber availability or construction updates can call 1- 877-90-FIBER (877-903-4237) or visit www.gokinetic.com.
About Kinetic: Named the 2026 Telecommunications Company of the Year (Stevie GOLD/American Business Awards), Kinetic is a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), and is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in the Southwestern, Southeastern, Midwestern, and Northeastern U.S. Additional information is available at gokinetic.com.
Media Contact
Victoria Carman
uniti.kinetic.pr@uniti.com
