Kinetic (UNIT) launched a bundled offer with YouTube TV on April 30, 2026, giving eligible residential customers $10 off YouTube TV per month for 12 months.
The bundle pairs YouTube TV’s live streaming (100+ channels, unlimited DVR, six household accounts) with Kinetic’s 100% fiber-to-the-home network across an 18-state footprint, promoted with multi-gig speeds, Wi‑Fi 7, 99.9% reliability and free Whole-Home Wi‑Fi Set-Up.
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$10/month discount on YouTube TV for eligible customers for 12 months
Offer applies across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint
100% fiber-to-the-home network with 99.9% reliability
Service supports multi-gig fiber speeds and Wi‑Fi 7
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News Market Reaction – UNIT
+5.53%
+5.53%Session close to close
In the Apr 30 session, UNIT gained 5.53%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.
The stock moved +5.5% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with UNI...
Analysis
The stock moved +5.5% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with UNIT’s strategy of enhancing the value of its fiber footprint through partnerships. The YouTube TV bundle adds recurring, consumer-facing economics on top of a network already supporting multi-gig speeds and an 18‑state presence. Historically, fiber buildout updates produced modestly positive moves of about 0.37%, so a materially larger gain would have marked a step-change response to monetization progress rather than just infrastructure growth.
Key Figures
YouTube TV discount:$10 per monthDiscount duration:12 monthsYouTube TV channels:More than 100 channels+5 more
8 metrics
YouTube TV discount$10 per monthMonthly savings for eligible Kinetic customers pairing YouTube TV and internet
Discount duration12 monthsLength of $10 per month YouTube TV discount for eligible customers
YouTube TV channelsMore than 100 channelsLive channels included with YouTube TV service in the bundle
Vanguard ownership12,253,180 shares (5.12%)Beneficial ownership per Schedule 13G as of 03/31/2026
Equity pool increase16,750,000 sharesAdditional shares for 2025 Equity Incentive Plan in DEF 14A
Equity plan total22,750,000 sharesTotal shares available under 2025 Equity Incentive Plan after increase
Potential dilution7.1%Estimated potential dilution from expanded equity incentive share pool
Insider sale7,500 shares at $7.81Director Carmen Perez-Carlton open-market sale on March 13, 2026
Brought multi-gig fiber to 23,000 more Georgia homes, totaling 378,000 locations.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Pattern Detected
Operational expansion and footprint growth updates have generally aligned with mildly positive price reactions, while reputation or award-related news has coincided with negative moves.
Recent Company History
Recent UNIT news has focused on Kinetic’s fiber expansion and corporate recognition. On April 28, 2026, a 5 Star Employer award for veteran support coincided with a -2.63% move. On April 13, 2026, four releases detailed Kinetic multi-gig fiber builds across North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and Georgia, adding tens of thousands of locations and targeting 3.5 million homes and businesses by 2029; each aligned with a modest +0.37% reaction. Today’s YouTube TV bundle fits the theme of monetizing that expanding fiber footprint.
Key Terms
fiber-to-the-home, wi-fi 7, dvr, schedule 13g, +3 more
7 terms
fiber-to-the-hometechnical
"Kinetic’s 100% fiber-to-the-home network is designed to support today’s connected households"
Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) is a type of internet connection that uses thin strands of glass or plastic to deliver high-speed data directly to a residence. It is similar to replacing traditional phone or cable wires with a faster, more reliable pipeline for online activities. For investors, FTTH represents a key infrastructure that can enhance internet quality and support the growth of digital services, making it an important area of development in telecommunications.
wi-fi 7technical
"With Kinetic’s multi-gig fiber and Wi-Fi 7, customers benefit from ultra-fast speeds"
Wi‑Fi 7 is the next generation of wireless networking technology that delivers much faster speeds, lower delay, and the ability to handle many more devices at once—think of it as a wider, smoother highway for internet traffic. It matters to investors because upgrades to phones, routers, smart-home gear, and business networks can drive hardware sales, service subscriptions, and demand for data-center or semiconductor capacity, affecting companies across the tech supply chain.
dvrtechnical
"YouTube TV delivers more than 100 live channels, unlimited DVR space included"
Differential Voting Rights (DVR) shares are stock that give holders different voting power than ordinary shares—usually fewer votes per share—while still granting the same claim on dividends and company profits. For investors, DVRs matter because they let you own economic upside without the same influence over management, like buying a smaller steering wheel on the same car; this often affects share price, liquidity, and how much say you have in major corporate decisions.
schedule 13gregulatory
"SCHEDULE 13G] Uniti Group Inc. Passive Investment Disclosure (>5%)"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
def 14aregulatory
"[DEF 14A] Uniti Group Inc. Definitive Proxy Statement"
A Form 14A is a document that companies send to shareholders before important meetings, such as votes on company decisions. It provides detailed information about the topics to be discussed or voted on, helping shareholders make informed choices. This form is essential because it ensures transparency and allows investors to understand what they are approving or rejecting.
8-kregulatory
"[8-K] Uniti Group Inc. Reports Material Event"
An 8-K is a public report companies must file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose major events or changes that shareholders should know about, such as leadership changes, mergers, financial surprises, or legal developments. It matters to investors because it acts like a breaking-news alert for a company’s health and prospects—providing timely facts that can affect stock value and investment decisions.
"On the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units granted in 2023"
Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.
2026’s only Gold American-Business Award winning fiber ISP offering YouTube TV
New Kinetic bundle combines high-speed broadband with flexible live multi-channel live TV
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic, insurgent fiber-internet provider for homes and businesses, today announced a new offer for eligible residential internet customers, giving consumers a $10 per month discount when they pair YouTube TV with their high-speed internet packages.
Eligible Kinetic customers can receive $10 off YouTube TV per month for 12 months.* The offer reflects Kinetic’s continued focus on delivering more value, flexibility and choice to consumers by partnering the broadband network with premium-steaming television experience.
“Our customers want a connected home that just works - fast internet, great TV, and no friction in between,” said David Oliveira, chief revenue officer at Kinetic. “Bringing YouTube TV onto our fiber network gives them exactly that: a premium live TV experience delivered over a network built to handle it, with the simplicity of a single bundle. This is what Internet Better looks like in practice.”
YouTube TV delivers more than 100 live channels, unlimited DVR space included, six household accounts and Multiview, which allows viewers to watch up to four programs at once, all within one easy-to-use app. Customers can also personalize their experience with add-ons such as NFL RedZone with Sports Plus, 4K Plus and Entertainment Plus.
The YouTube TV bundle underscores Kinetic’s commitment to delivering a better internet experience, at a better value, for more homes and businesses across its 18-state footprint.
The YouTube TV service, combined with Kinetic’s fiber internet, is designed to provide a simpler and more flexible viewing experience than traditional cable, with no annual contracts and no surprise fees.
“We've built our product strategy around meeting customers on their terms. They've told us they want flexibility - to pair our network with the services they already use and love, instead of being locked into proprietary boxes or rigid packages. That's the approach we've taken, and YouTube TV is the next step in it,” said Adrian Horta, senior vice president of Product Management at Kinetic. “Customers can expect us to keep building on this, with more partnerships and more choice ahead.”
Kinetic’s 100% fiber-to-the-home network is designed to support today’s connected households with low everyday pricing, 99.9% reliability and free Whole-Home Wi-Fi Set-Up. This includes 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.
With Kinetic’s multi-gig fiber and Wi-Fi 7, customers benefit from ultra-fast speeds, lower latency and broader coverage to support streaming, gaming, video calls and multiple connected devices throughout the home.
Consumers who are not currently Kinetic internet subscribers, but want both Kinetic internet and YouTube TV, may call 1-877-90-FIBER to begin service.
About Kinetic: Named the 2026 Telecommunications Company of the Year (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.
99.9% Network Reliability: Kinetic Network Reliability based on monthly service availability scores from March 2023 to March 2024 as measured by the Kinetic Network Operations Center using the formula Available Customer Hours divided by Total Customer Hours (Available Customer Hours plus Customer Outage Hours). Customer Outage Hours does not include planned maintenance, emergency events (hurricanes, winter storms, mass flooding, etc.).
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.
*New and existing Kinetic users new to YouTube TV main plan. If eligible, user receives a free trial then, $10/mo off current price for 12 months. After 12 months, you will be charged the full subscription price, currently $82.99/mo but subject to change. Cancel anytime.
FAQ
What is the YouTube TV bundle Kinetic (UNIT) announced on April 30, 2026?
Kinetic offers eligible residential customers $10 off YouTube TV per month for 12 months. According to Kinetic, the bundle pairs YouTube TV with its fiber internet and includes promotional pricing for one year.
Which Kinetic customers are eligible for the UNIT YouTube TV discount?
Eligible residential internet customers receive the discount when they pair YouTube TV with Kinetic service. According to Kinetic, qualification requires subscribing to an eligible Kinetic high-speed internet package.
How many channels and accounts does YouTube TV provide in the Kinetic (UNIT) bundle?
YouTube TV includes more than 100 live channels and up to six household accounts. According to Kinetic, the service also offers unlimited DVR, Multiview and optional add-ons like NFL RedZone and 4K Plus.
Where is the Kinetic and YouTube TV bundle available for UNIT customers?
The bundle is available across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint for eligible residential customers. According to Kinetic, new customers can start service by calling the provided number or visiting Kinetic’s website.
What network performance does Kinetic (UNIT) say will support YouTube TV streaming?
Kinetic cites a 100% fiber-to-the-home network with multi-gig speeds and Wi‑Fi 7 to support streaming and low latency. According to Kinetic, the network includes a 99.9% reliability pledge and free Whole-Home Wi‑Fi Set-Up.
