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Georgia Benefits from 26,000 New Kinetic Fiber Builds

  • Kinetic added 162,000 new fiber locations across its 18-state footprint in Q3 2026, including 26,000+ homes in Georgia's 140+ communities.
  • Expansion areas in Georgia include Valdosta, Springfield, Folkston, Rincon, Canton, Moultrie, Fairmount, White Plains, Dalton, Trion, Fitzgerald, Hiawassee, Lumpkin County, Pickens County, Towns County, Union County, & more.
  • A portion of the Georgia expansion was funded through the American Rescue Plan Act in partnership with local counties & the State of Georgia.
  • Total Kinetic fiber locations in Georgia reached over 456,000 by the end of Q3 2026.
  • Ookla Speedtest Intelligence data for 1H 2026 shows Kinetic delivered the fastest download speeds in Hiawassee, Lumpkin County, Pickens County, Towns County, & Union County.
  • Research indicates fiber-connected communities see 213% higher business growth, 10% higher self-employment, & a potential 14-17% increase in home values.
  • Fiber technology uses up to 95% less energy per gigabit than copper cables & requires less maintenance to reduce environmental impacts.
  • Customers receive seamless 4K+ streaming with no data caps or usage charges & support for remote work, gaming, online learning, & telehealth.
  • Kinetic offers Wi-Fi 7 technology supporting 200+ connected devices with lower latency & whole-home coverage via the Kinetic Promise™ technician pledge.
  • A YouTube TV bundle provides eligible customers a $10/month discount for 12 months when pairing the service with high-speed internet packages.
  • Kinetic holds approximately 11.9 million fiber strand miles & passes 2.2 million homes across 18 states, earning CNET's Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider award in 2026.
  • The company is a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT) & was named Telecommunications Company of the Year in 2026 by the Stevie GOLD/American Business Awards.
Company
Uniti Group Inc.
Keywords
Nasdaq:UNIT, Uniti Group Inc.