Florida Benefits from 7,000 New Kinetic Fiber Builds
Rhea-AI Summary
Kinetic (NYSE:UNIT) expanded multi-gig fiber in Florida, adding more than 7,000 homes across 20+ communities in Q4 2025 and bringing total Florida locations to over 36,000. The network offers 99.95% reliability, Wi-Fi 7 support, whole-home installs, and partnerships for unified services.
Kinetic reports 11.2 million fiber strand miles and 1.9 million homes passed across 18 states, with a network target of 3.5 million homes and businesses by 2029.
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- 7,000+ fiber builds added in Q4 2025
- 36,000+ Florida locations passed to date
- Network 99.95% reliability reported
- 1.9 million homes passed across 18 states
- Target to reach 3.5 million homes by 2029
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News Market Reaction – UNIT
In the Apr 13 session, UNIT gained 0.37%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 | Partner award win | Positive | +0.9% | Cato Networks Americas Service Provider of the Year recognition for 2026. |
| Apr 06 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +0.9% | Announcement of Q1 2026 results date and related conference call details. |
| Mar 30 | Leadership appointment | Positive | +2.8% | Heather Orrico named president of Enterprise Sales for Uniti Fiber. |
| Mar 24 | Service award | Positive | +1.5% | Kinetic named CNET’s 2026 Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider. |
| Mar 05 | Value award | Positive | +2.8% | Kinetic awarded 2026 Best Multi-Gig Internet Value by Compare Internet. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent positive Kinetic/Uniti news, such as awards and leadership appointments, has generally been followed by modestly positive price reactions.
Over the past weeks, UNIT has highlighted brand and operational momentum: awards for Kinetic’s fiber value and rural coverage, recognition as Americas Service Provider of the Year, and a new enterprise sales leader for Uniti Fiber. An upcoming Q1 2026 earnings release on May 11, 2026 is scheduled. Today’s Florida fiber build update extends that narrative of network expansion and service quality across Kinetic’s footprint.
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Rapid Q4 2025 expansion benefits communities, customers by enabling remote work, gaming, streaming, agriculture and telehealth
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic today announced a major broadband expansion in Florida, delivering multi-gig fiber internet to more than 7,000 additional homes across more than 20 communities in the fourth quarter of 2025. The expansion highlights Kinetic’s commitment to delivering better technology, at a better value for customers.
Florida economic growth is expected to exceed national GDP growth again in 2026, experiencing a rise in industries like technology, healthcare, tourism and real estate. Kinetic’s fiber network, with
“I absolutely love the service! It’s not costing me a fortune like my previous service. It’s also so much faster and reliable than my other service,” said Lisa Bodge, a Kinetic customer in Crescent City.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Kinetic added fiber locations in Live Oak, Crescent City, Branford, Callahan, Crescent City, Jennings, Lake City, Fort White, Hastings, Trenton, Pomona Park, Jacksonville, Jasper, Lake Butler, Luraville, Newberry, Mayo, Melrose, Waldo, Wellborn, Alachua and more. A portion of the Alachua build was funded, in part, by a grant from the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners.
To date, more than 36,000 locations across the Sunshine State have access to Kinetic’s high-speed, next-generation connectivity.
Research shows that fiber-connected communities experience
“Fiber is the foundation of a more productive digital future, and our investment in Florida gives residents and businesses the fast, reliable connectivity their daily routines depend on,” said Stacy Hale, Kinetic’s state operations president. “We’re focused on helping our customers make the most of their time online, and that starts with a connection they can count on.”
Kinetic fiber customers can benefit from seamless 4K+ streaming across multiple devices with no data caps and no usage charges. Multi-gigabit connections support remote work, online learning and low-latency gaming, and, through partnerships with YouTube TV, AT&T for cellular bundles, and Signal for reliable VoIP, households and businesses receive a unified high-performance connectivity experience.
More Florida residents and businesses now have access to:
- Wi-Fi 7 – The newest, most advanced secure connection with equipment from manufacturers like eero, an Amazon company. Wi-Fi 7 delivers faster speeds and lower latency and supports up to 200+ connected devices at the same time, creating a better internet experience with wall-to-wall coverage and less tech stress.
- Whole-Home Wi-Fi Set-Up – Professional new fiber installs coupled with the Kinetic Promise™, which is a pledge that technicians will not leave the home until Wi-Fi works in every area and on every device where needed.
- Business Ready Internet – A unified fiber connectivity service for small businesses that offers up to 1 Gig speeds with integrated security and managed Wi-Fi to keep daily operations efficient and secure.
Kinetic, which was named CNET’s Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider in 2026, will continue expanding its future-proof fiber network in Florida in 2026. With 11.2 million fiber strand miles and 1.9 million homes passed to date across its 18-state footprint, Kinetic’s network is expected to reach 3.5 million homes and businesses by 2029.
“Kinetic is investing today to expand multi-gig capability and stay ready for what’s next,” added Hale. “We remain committed to challenging the status quo for customers, understanding their specific needs, putting them first and helping them to live their best lives with fiber technology.”
Residents interested in Kinetic Fiber Internet can check service availability and construction updates at www.gokinetic.com or call 1-800-347-1991.
About Kinetic: Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), 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.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and management’s current expectations with respect to the future, involve certain risks and uncertainties, and are not guarantees. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the strategic expansion of the Kinetic fiber network. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “would,” “predicts” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Uniti may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Future results may differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that Uniti makes. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, that could cause events and results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the merger of Uniti and Windstream; competition and overbuilding in consumer service areas and general competition in business markets; risks related to the Company’s indebtedness, which could reduce funds available for business purposes and operational flexibility; rapid changes in technology, which could affect its ability to compete; risks relating to information technology system failures, network disruptions, and failure to protect, loss of, or unauthorized access to, or release of, data; risks related to various forms of regulation from the Federal Communications Commission, state regulatory commissions and other government entities and effects of unfavorable legal proceedings, government investigations, and complex and changing laws; risks inherent in the communications industry and associated with general economic conditions; and additional risks set forth in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as well as the Company’s predecessor’s registration statement on Form S-4 dated February 12, 2025. The discussion of such risks is not an indication that any such risks have occurred at the time of this filing. Uniti does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Media Contact:
Megan Krtek
uniti.kinetic.pr@uniti.com
Kinetic Promise™ relies on reasonable effort to confirm Wi‑Fi works in living spaces where customer grants technician access. Wi‑Fi coverage & performance vary by layout, building materials, interference, & device capability. Not a guarantee of uniform coverage, speed, or error‑free service. Add. equipment or wiring may be required & incur charges; certain areas/devices (e.g., detached structures or outdoor spaces) may be excluded. Customer may cancel any time.
