Kentucky Benefits from 19,000 New Kinetic Fiber Builds
Kentucky fiber availability now reaches more than 314,000 locations following the third-quarter builds.
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Uniti (UNIT) business unit Kinetic expanded its Kentucky fiber network to 19,000 additional homes during the third quarter of 2026. The builds covered more than 80 communities, bringing statewide access to more than 314,000 locations. Areas receiving additional fiber locations included Lexington, Albany, Greenup, Hazard, Ashland, Leatherwood and Mount Vernon.
Across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint, 162,000 fiber locations were added during the quarter. The network has approximately 2.2 million homes passed and approximately 11.9 million fiber strand miles to date. The Kentucky expansion delivers multi-gigabit internet access, supporting uses such as remote work, online learning and telehealth.
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- Moderate pointFiber expansion added 19,000 Kentucky homes in Q3 2026, within 162,000 locations added across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint.
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News Explained
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Kinetic says more Kentucky residents and businesses now have access to whole-home Wi-Fi setup, while eligible Kinetic customers new to YouTube TV’s main plan can receive a
The Wi-Fi pledge says technicians will not leave until Wi-Fi works where needed, but its terms describe reasonable effort rather than a guarantee of uniform coverage, speed, or error-free service; additional equipment or wiring may incur charges.
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Key Figures
- Kentucky homes added
- 19,000 homes
- Q3 2026 fiber expansion
- Communities reached
- More than 80 communities
- Kentucky, Q3 2026
- Locations added across footprint
- 162,000 locations
- Kinetic's 18-state footprint, Q3 2026
- Kentucky locations with access
- More than 314,000 locations
- To date
Historical Context
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Kinetic reported a Lexington fiber expansion, adding 11,400 locations since October 2025 and reaching 46,800 households.
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- Rapid Q3 2026 expansion benefits communities and customers by enabling remote work, gaming, streaming, agriculture and telehealth
- 162,000 total fiber locations added across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint in Q3
LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic today announced a major broadband expansion in Kentucky, delivering multi-gig fiber internet to 19,000 additional homes across more than 80 communities in the third quarter of 2026. The expansion highlights Kinetic’s commitment to delivering better technology, at a better value for customers.
According to Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026, Kinetic delivers “the most responsive internet speeds” in Ashland, Campbellsville, Flatwoods, Lebanon, London, Morehead, Shepherdsville, and Somerset, as well as Bullitt County, Daviess County, Greenup County, Leslie County, Perry County, and Pulaski County.*
In the third quarter of 2026, Kinetic added fiber locations in Lexington, Albany, Greenup, Hazard, Ashland, Leatherwood, Mount Vernon, and more.
“I'm so impressed with Kinetic's service! The installation was also great! The technicians even helped us connect our devices! It was a great experience,” said Victoria Bailey, a Kinetic customer in Ashland.
To date, more than 314,000 locations across the Bluegrass State have access to Kinetic’s high-speed, next-generation connectivity.
Research shows that fiber-connected communities experience
"Reliable, high-speed internet is essential for every community, especially when it comes to economic growth and participation in today's digital economy,” said Susan Schraibman, Kinetic's state operations president. “Fiber internet can help support local businesses, expand access to education and telehealth, and create more opportunities for residents to work, learn and thrive. We're committed to bringing this technology to more communities to help strengthen their economic foundation and bolster success for years to come."
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 wireless bundles, and eero, an Amazon company, households and businesses receive a unified high-performance connectivity experience.
More Kentucky 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 PromiseTM, which is a pledge that technicians will not leave the home until Wi-Fi works in every area and on every device where needed.
- YouTube TV Bundle – New bundle gives eligible Kinetic customers a
$10 per month discount for up to 12 months** when they pair YouTube TV with their high-speed internet packages.
Kinetic, named CNET’s Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider in 2026, has approximately 11.9 million fiber strand miles and approximately 2.2 million homes passed to date across its 18-state footprint.
“We’re reaching more areas faster with award-winning technology to help people stay connected to what matters most,” said Schraibman.
Residents interested in Kinetic Fiber Internet can check service availability and construction updates at www.gokinetic.com or call 1- 877-90-FIBER (877-903-4237).
About Kinetic: Named the Telecommunications Company of the Year in 2026 (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:
Megan Krtek
uniti.kinetic.pr@uniti.com
Kinetic PromiseTM 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.
*Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data, 1H 2026. All rights reserved.
**New and existing Kinetic users new to YouTube TV main plan. If eligible, user receives a free trial then,
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How many Kentucky homes did Uniti’s Kinetic fiber expansion reach in Q3 2026?
Kinetic extended fiber internet to 19,000 additional Kentucky homes across more than 80 communities in the third quarter of 2026. More than 314,000 locations statewide now have access to its fiber network.