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North Carolina Benefits From 16,000 New Kinetic Fiber Builds

  • Kinetic added 141,000 total fiber locations across its 18-state footprint in Q2 2026.
  • The company expanded to 16,000 additional homes across 40+ communities in North Carolina during the second quarter.
  • Specific North Carolina locations receiving service include Granite Quarry, Concord, Indian Trail, Pine Bluff, China Grove, Tryon, Morven, Davidson, Kannapolis, \& Tyro.
  • Some expansion projects were funded by U.S. Department of the Treasury awards to the State of North Carolina.
  • Ookla's 2026 H1 Speedtest data confirms Kinetic delivers the fastest upload speeds in Albemarle, China Grove, Kannapolis, Lexington, Mooresville, Sanford, \& Tyro.
  • Over 201,000 homes \& businesses in North Carolina now have access to Kinetic's connectivity.
  • Fiber connections are linked to 213% higher business growth, 10% higher self-employment, \& a 14-17% increase in home values.
  • Fiber technology uses up to 95% less energy per gigabit than copper cables \& requires less maintenance.
  • Kinetic offers seamless 4K+ streaming, multi-gigabit speeds for remote work \& gaming, \& no data caps.
  • New features include Wi-Fi 7 support for 200+ devices, Whole-Home Wi-Fi Set-Up with the Kinetic Promise, \& a YouTube TV bundle discount.
  • Kinetic was named CNET's Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider in 2026 \& Telecommunications Company of the Year by Stevie GOLD/American Business Awards.
  • The company operates approximately 11.7 million fiber strand miles \& has passed 2.1 million homes across 18 states.
  • Kinetic is a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT) serving 1,400 markets in the Southwestern, Southeastern, Midwestern, \& Northeastern U.S.