GlobeNewswire·Nov 10, 2026, 9:30 AM ET

North Carolina Benefits from 15,800 New Kinetic Fiber Builds

Kinetic added 162,000 total fiber locations across its 18-state footprint in Q3 2026.
The company delivered multi-gig fiber internet to 15,800 additional homes in over 40 North Carolina communities during the third quarter of 2026.
Funding for a portion of these North Carolina expansions was provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Kinetic now provides access to 217,000 homes & businesses in North Carolina.
Ookla Speedtest Intelligence data from the first half of 2026 indicates Kinetic offers the fastest upload speeds in seven North Carolina locations.
Fiber connectivity is linked to 213% higher business growth, 10% higher self-employment, & a 14-17% increase in home values.
Fiber networks use up to 95% less energy per gigabit than copper cables & require less maintenance.
Customers benefit from Wi-Fi 7 technology capable of supporting over 200 connected devices with lower latency.
Kinetic offers a Whole-Home Wi-Fi Set-Up backed by the Kinetic Promise pledge regarding technician service completion.
Eligible customers receive a $10 monthly discount on YouTube TV for up to 12 months when bundled with high-speed internet.
Kinetic operates approximately 11.9 million fiber strand miles & passes 2.2 million homes across 18 states.
The company was named CNET's Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider in 2026 & the Telecommunications Company of the Year by the Stevie GOLD Awards.