Uniti Group Inc. reports developments tied to its fiber communications business, including Kinetic residential broadband expansion, multi-gigabit internet services, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, voice offerings, and enterprise and wholesale connectivity. The company operates through brands that include Uniti Wholesale, Kinetic, Uniti Fiber, and Uniti Solutions, serving consumers and businesses across U.S. markets.
Recurring Uniti news also covers broadband builds in state and local markets, service bundles such as Kinetic fiber internet with streaming television options, investor conference participation, operating and financial results, customer contract activity, and debt financing or refinancing actions affecting the company’s capital structure.
Uniti Wholesale (UNIT) announced expanded network presence at the fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty data center in McAllen, Texas, and the H5 Data Center in Chandler, Arizona.
These additions enhance high-capacity 100G and 400G wave services across key U.S.-Mexico and Southwest corridors, improving route diversity, resiliency and access to interconnection hubs, including the MCT-IX in McAllen, to better support rising cloud, hyperscale and AI-driven traffic.
Uniti Group (Nasdaq: UNIT) announced it has been named the first-ever Corporate Champion of the Year by the National Association of State Technology Directors (NASTD). The award recognizes Uniti’s long-standing partnership of more than twenty years with NASTD and its role in providing reliable, high-performance connectivity and infrastructure solutions to state government organizations nationwide.
The 2026 Corporate Champion honor was presented to Stephanie Robbins, Uniti’s vice president of SLED Sales and Development, at NASTD’s 2026 Annual Conference, highlighting Uniti as the vendor partner delivering outstanding service, innovation, and value to the state technology community over the past year.
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.
Uniti Group (Nasdaq: UNIT) announced that President and CEO Kenny Gunderman will present at the Citi 2026 Global TMT Conference. The presentation is scheduled for 9:30 AM EDT on September 8, 2026, in New York, NY, with a live and replay webcast available via Uniti’s investor relations website.
Uniti Solutions (NASDAQ: UNIT) announced the renewal of its multi-year partnership with Cato Networks and has been named an “Advanced Partner”, a distinction held by less than 2% of Cato’s global partner network. The recognition follows Uniti being named Cato’s “Service Provider of the Year” for two consecutive years.
According to Uniti Solutions, the expanded agreement deepens joint delivery of managed SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) services, combining Uniti’s high-performance fiber connectivity, on-site installation, and managed support with Cato’s cloud-native SASE platform and global private backbone, serving customers in the United States and internationally.
Kinetic (NYSE:UNIT) announced that Andrews, Texas is now officially a Kinetic “Gig-Ready Community,” with more than 75% of area homes gaining access to its multi-gig, next‑generation fiber internet. Over 5,800 locations now have access to Kinetic’s fiber service supporting work, education, streaming and telehealth.
According to Kinetic, Ookla Speedtest data shows the company delivers the fastest upload speeds in Andrews. The company highlights research indicating fiber-connected communities can experience 213% higher business growth, 10% higher self-employment, and a 14–17% increase in home values, underscoring the potential economic impact of this network expansion.
Kinetic (NYSE:UNIT) announced that Moultrie, Georgia is now officially a Kinetic “Gig-Ready Community”, with more than 75% of homes having access to its multi-gig, next-generation fiber internet. Over 13,000 locations in the greater Moultrie area now benefit from higher-speed connectivity supporting work, education, streaming and telehealth.
According to Kinetic, portions of the buildout used American Rescue Plan Act funding in partnership with local counties and the State of Georgia. The company cites research linking fiber connectivity to higher business growth, increased self-employment and 14–17% gains in home values, and highlights its recognition as CNET’s “2026 Best Rural Fiber Provider.”
Kinetic announced that Ashland, Kentucky is now a Kinetic “Gig-Ready Community”, with more than 75% of homes having access to its multi-gig, next-generation fiber internet. Over 14,000 locations can now use higher-speed connectivity for work, education, streaming and telehealth, supported by Kinetic’s ongoing fiber-optic investment.
According to Kinetic, Ookla’s H1 2026 Speedtest data shows upload speeds in Ashland are over 14.5x faster than Spectrum, with latency about 15% better than Armstrong. The company highlights research linking fiber-connected communities to higher business growth, self-employment and home values, and plans to expand Gig-Ready designations to more areas.
Kinetic (NASDAQ: UNIT) announced that Hominy, Oklahoma is now a designated Gig-Ready Community, with more than 75% of area homes able to access its multi-gig, next-generation fiber internet. Over 1,200 locations can now use Kinetic’s future-proof connectivity to support work, education, streaming and telehealth.
According to Kinetic, continued fiber-optic investment in Hominy underpins economic opportunities, citing research that fiber-connected communities experience 213% higher business growth, 10% higher self-employment and a 14–17% rise in home values. Kinetic also highlighted its recognition as CNET’s “2026 Best Rural Fiber Provider” and provided a phone line and website for residents to check fiber availability.
Uniti (NYSE: UNIT) announced that Aberdeen, North Carolina, is now a Kinetic “Gig-Ready Community,” with more than 75% of area homes able to access Kinetic’s multi-gig, next-generation fiber internet. Over 4,000 homes now benefit from faster, more reliable connectivity that supports work, education, streaming and telehealth.
According to Kinetic, continued investment in Aberdeen’s fiber-optic network strengthens local digital infrastructure and underpins economic growth. Citing research on fiber-connected communities, Kinetic highlights associations with 213% higher business growth, 10% higher self-employment, and a 14–17% increase in home values. Kinetic was recently named CNET’s “2026 Best Rural Fiber Provider.”