Oklahoma Benefits from 7,900 new Kinetic Fiber Builds
Rhea-AI Summary
Kinetic (NYSE:UNIT) is expanding its multi-gig fiber internet in Oklahoma, adding 7,900 locations across 20+ communities in Q1 2026. This brings Kinetic fiber to over 68,000 Oklahoma locations, supporting remote work, streaming, gaming, agriculture and telehealth with 99.95% network reliability.
Kinetic offers Wi‑Fi 7, whole-home Wi‑Fi with the Kinetic Promise™, and business-ready internet up to 1 Gig. Across 18 states, the network includes about 11.5 million fiber strand miles and 1.9 million homes passed, with a target of 3.5 million homes and businesses by 2029.
Positive
- Q1 2026 build adds fiber for 7,900 Oklahoma homes in 20+ communities
- More than 68,000 Oklahoma locations now have access to Kinetic fiber
- Network spans about 11.5 million fiber strand miles across 18 states
- Approximately 1.9 million homes passed with Kinetic fiber to date
- Fiber network expected to reach 3.5 million homes and businesses by 2029
- Partnerships with YouTube TV, AT&T and Signal enhance bundled services
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- None.
News Market Reaction – UNIT
In the May 13 session, UNIT gained 0.71%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12 | Wholesale product launch | Positive | -1.3% | FastWaves™ wholesale wavelength program shows early customer traction and fast delivery. |
| May 11 | Quarterly earnings | Neutral | +0.8% | Q1 2026 results show higher revenue with continued net loss and detailed full-year outlook. |
| May 06 | Investor conferences | Neutral | -1.9% | Management schedules multiple May 2026 investor conference appearances and webcasts. |
| Apr 30 | Consumer bundle launch | Positive | +5.5% | Kinetic launches YouTube TV bundle with discounts over its fiber-to-the-home network. |
| Apr 28 | Employer award | Positive | -2.6% | Uniti recognized as a 5 Star Employer by VETS Indexes for veteran support efforts. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Operational and partnership news has produced mixed reactions: some positive catalysts like the YouTube TV bundle aligned with gains, while other seemingly positive announcements coincided with price declines.
Over recent weeks, UNIT reported Q1 2026 results with consolidated revenue of $987.5 million and continued net losses, alongside reiterated full‑year guidance. Kinetic has featured in several growth‑oriented updates, including the YouTube TV bundle across an 18‑state fiber footprint and the new FastWaves™ wholesale wavelength program. Investor conferences and employer recognition rounded out the news flow. Today’s Oklahoma fiber expansion fits this ongoing narrative of fiber-led growth and product bundling at Kinetic within the larger Uniti platform.
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Rapid Q1 2026 expansion benefits communities and customers by enabling remote work, gaming, streaming, agriculture and telehealth
BROKEN ARROW, Okla., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic today announced a major broadband expansion in Oklahoma, delivering multi-gig fiber internet to 7,900 additional homes across more than 20 communities in the first quarter of 2026. The expansion highlights Kinetic’s commitment to delivering better technology, at a better value for customers.
Oklahoma is currently investing to support entrepreneurs, while also reducing barriers and opening up doors to help business owners succeed. Kinetic’s fiber network, with
“Everything is just as the (Kinetic) salesperson and installation technician said it would be. I’ve had no issues, faster internet, and it’s so much cheaper than my previous service,” said Amy Ruiz, a Kinetic customer in Broken Arrow.
In the first quarter of 2026, Kinetic added fiber locations in Broken Arrow, Checotah, Coweta, Fairfax, Heavener, Hominy, Lindsay, Meeker, Porter, Snyder, Stilwell, Tecumseh, Wagoner, Washington, and more.
To date, more than 68,000 locations across the Sooner State have access to Kinetic’s high-speed, next-generation connectivity.
Research shows that fiber-connected communities experience
“Fiber is powering the next generation of opportunity, and as more of our daily activities happen online, we’re focused on ensuring more communities have access to the reliable, high-speed connectivity they need to thrive,” said Stacy Hale, Kinetic’s state operations president. “We’re committed to building a future-proof infrastructure to help more residents, business owners, students and families stay connected and prepared both now and for many 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 cellular bundles, and Signal for reliable VoIP, households and businesses receive a unified high-performance connectivity experience.
More Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma in 2026. With approximately 11.5 million fiber strand miles and approximately 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.
“We're investing in communities and rapidly expanding our fiber-optic network, reaching farther and moving faster, to deliver technology that better supports entertainment, rising entrepreneurship, digital work and economic opportunity,” said Hale.
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: 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.
