North Carolina Benefits from 7,600 New Kinetic Fiber Builds
Rhea-AI Summary
Kinetic (NYSE:UNIT) expanded multi-gig fiber in North Carolina, adding 7,600 homes across 40 communities in Q4 2025. The build brings Kinetic to more than 176,000 homes and businesses in the state and leverages public funds for a portion of locations.
The company cites 99.95% network reliability, Wi‑Fi 7 equipment options, and plans to grow its footprint to 3.5 million homes and businesses by 2029, supporting remote work, streaming, telehealth and business services.
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- 7,600 homes added in North Carolina in Q4 2025
- 176,000 homes and businesses in North Carolina now have access
- 99.95% network reliability cited for Kinetic fiber service
- Network growth target: 3.5 million homes and businesses by 2029
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News Market Reaction – UNIT
On the day this news was published, UNIT gained 0.37%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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UNIT gained 1.59% while key REIT peers were mixed (e.g., FPI -0.34%, PCH +1.29%, OUT -0.99%), and no peers appeared in the momentum scanner, pointing to a more company-specific reaction.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 | Partner award win | Positive | +0.9% | Uniti Solutions named 2026 Americas Service Provider of the Year by Cato. |
| Apr 06 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +0.9% | Announced date and call details for Q1 2026 financial results. |
| Mar 30 | Leadership appointment | Positive | +2.8% | Named new Enterprise Sales president to drive fiber growth in Southeast. |
| Mar 24 | Service award | Positive | +1.5% | Kinetic recognized as CNET’s 2026 Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider. |
| Mar 05 | Service award | Positive | +2.8% | Kinetic received 2026 Best Multi-Gig Internet Value Award for fiber offerings. |
Recent positive brand and operational news for Kinetic/Uniti has consistently coincided with modest positive price reactions in UNIT shares.
Over the last few weeks, UNIT’s news flow has centered on awards, leadership, and upcoming results. Kinetic earned multiple 2026 fiber-value accolades, with price moves of 2.81% and 1.54%. Uniti Solutions also received a 2026 service provider award, and Uniti Fiber added an enterprise sales leader, with shares rising 2.79% on that update. An earnings date announcement on May 11, 2026 rounded out the catalysts. Today’s North Carolina fiber expansion fits this ongoing growth and recognition narrative.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Kinetic’s continued fiber build-out, adding 7,600 homes across 40 North Carolina communities in Q4 2025 and extending access to more than 176,000 locations statewide. It reinforces a broader strategy to reach 3.5 million homes and businesses by 2029 across an 18-state network. Investors may watch how these deployments translate into revenue, utilization of the 11.2 million strand-mile network, and updates in the upcoming May 11, 2026 earnings release.
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Rapid Q4 2025 expansion benefits communities, customers by enabling remote work, gaming, streaming, agriculture and telehealth
CONCORD, N.C., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic today announced a major broadband expansion in North Carolina, delivering multi-gig fiber internet to an additional 7,600 homes across 40 communities in the fourth quarter of 2025. The expansion highlights Kinetic’s commitment to delivering better technology, at a better value, for customers.
North Carolina is the third fastest-growing state in the U.S., and experts forecast a
“Kinetic has great friendly staff and awesome service. My representative is always available with any questions I may have. Love my Kinetic service,” said Pamela Osborne, a Kinetic customer in Matthews.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Kinetic added fiber locations in Albemarle, Broadway, Concord, Granite Quarry, Hemby Bridge, Indian Trail, Kannapolis, Lexington, Morven, Pine Bluff, Sanford, Tryon, Wingate, and more. A portion of these locations were supported by funds awarded to the State of North Carolina by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
To date, more than 176,000 homes and businesses across the Tar Heel 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 NC 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.
