Kinetic
Kinetic is a U.S. fiber-to-the-home internet service provider operating across 18 states as a business unit of Uniti Group Inc., delivering multi-gig residential and business fiber plans with bundled entertainment and wireless partnerships to underserved rural and suburban markets.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersLittle Rock, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Kinetic does
Kinetic is the residential and business fiber internet service provider operating as a business unit of Uniti Group Inc. (NASDAQ: UNIT), a publicly traded telecommunications infrastructure company headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. Following the August 2025 merger with Windstream, Kinetic serves as the consumer and SMB-facing fiber internet arm within Uniti's three-segment structure (Kinetic, Uniti Solutions, Fiber Infrastructure), with the combined entity reporting approximately $10.6 billion in net debt as of Q1 2026.
The company delivers 100% fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connectivity across 1,400 markets in 18 U.S. states, reaching over 2 million residential fiber premises passed as of June 2026, with a multi-billion-dollar build mission targeting 3.5 million homes and businesses by 2029. Its product portfolio spans five fiber speed tiers (100 Mbps at $19.99/mo to Fiber Max 2 Gig at $79.99/mo) delivered via Wi-Fi 7/eero Pro 7 gateways, with add-on modules including AlwaysOn Wi-Fi wireless backup ($20/mo, powered by eero Signal), Kinetic Secure Packs, Whole Home Wi-Fi installation, and bundled partnerships with YouTube TV ($10/mo discount) and AT&T Wireless ($20/mo discount). All plans feature no annual contracts, no data caps, and free professional installation backed by The Kinetic Promise coverage guarantee.
Kinetic generates revenue primarily through recurring monthly residential and business fiber subscriptions, with supplementary income from affiliate referral commissions (bundled partners), add-on service subscriptions, and federal/state grant funding supporting rural buildout ($184M in BEAD grants provisionally won in March 2026). Its go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce (buy.gokinetic.com), authorized dealer networks, and public-private partnerships with state and county governments targeting underserved rural and suburban communities often bypassed by major cable providers.
Kinetic firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kinetic
- Legal name
- Kinetic (Business Unit of Uniti Group Inc.)
- Website
- https://windstream.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Kinetic is a U.S. fiber-to-the-home internet service provider operating across 18 states as a business unit of Uniti Group Inc., delivering multi-gig residential and business fiber plans with bundled entertainment and wireless partnerships to underserved rural and suburban markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kinetic industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Residential & Business Fiber Internet Services
- NAICS
- Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171)
- SIC
- Radiotelephone Communications (4812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Operators (HDAIACAB)
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Where Kinetic is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Little Rock
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Kinetic business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Residential Fiber Internet Services: Monthly subscription fees from residential customers for fiber internet plans ranging from 100 Mbps to 2 Gig speeds. No annual contracts, no data limits, with equipment rental included in some bundles.
- Business Fiber Internet Services: Fiber internet services for business customers through business.gokinetic.com, offering dedicated connectivity solutions.
- Bundled Services Revenue: Revenue from bundled offerings including YouTube TV streaming service and AT&T Wireless plans, with referral fees and commissions from partner services.
- AlwaysOn Wi-Fi Backup Service: $20/month subscription for wireless backup connectivity powered by eero Signal, providing automatic failover during internet outages.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Fiber 100 Mbps - Essential internet for individuals and small families |
| Subscription | Monthly | Fiber 300 Mbps - Good for most day-to-day internet uses including streaming video |
| Subscription | Monthly | Fiber 1 Gig - Boosted speed and capacity for working from home and gaming |
| Subscription | Monthly | Fiber 2 Gig - Ultra-fast speeds for large smart homes and immersive gaming |
| Subscription | Monthly | Fiber MAX 2 Gig - Worry-free internet for the whole home with premium support |
| Subscription | Monthly | AlwaysOn Wi-Fi - Wireless backup service for existing Wi-Fi 7 via eero Pro 7 customers |
| Subscription | Monthly | YouTube TV Bundle - $10 discount for 12 months when bundled with high-speed internet |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Kinetic product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kinetic delivers 100% fiber-to-the-home internet connectivity to residential and business customers across 18 U.S. states, offering multi-gig fiber plans (100 Mbps to 2 Gig) with Wi-Fi 7 gateways, no annual contracts, and no data caps. The company supplements core fiber service with AlwaysOn Wi-Fi wireless backup, Kinetic Secure Packs security, Whole Home Wi-Fi professional installation, and Home Phone (VoIP) bundles. It targets underserved rural and suburban markets largely ignored by major cable providers.
Product overview
Kinetic is a residential and business fiber internet provider offering a tiered portfolio of fiber internet plans ranging from 100 Mbps to 2 Gig speeds, with a complete bundle option including Wi-Fi gateway, security, and premium support. The core fiber plans (Fiber 100/300/1 Gig/2 Gig/Fiber Max 2 Gig) form the primary product line, which can be enhanced with optional add-on modules including AlwaysOn Wi-Fi backup service powered by eero, Kinetic Secure Packs for internet security, and Whole Home Wi-Fi for professional installation and coverage assurance. Supplementary services include YouTube TV streaming bundles, AT&T Wireless cellular bundles, and Home Phone. All plans feature no annual contracts, no data limits, and free professional installation backed by The Kinetic Promise commitment to wall-to-wall coverage.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Residential Fiber Internet
- Business Fiber Internet
- AlwaysOn Wi-Fi
- Kinetic Secure Packs
- Whole Home Wi-Fi
- Home Phone
Quantifiable outcome
- 213% higher business growth in fiber-connected communities
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Kinetic
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Kinetic technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature4 records
Kinetic partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- eero (Amazon company)corePartnership to launch AlwaysOn Wi-Fi, a seamless wireless backup connectivity service powered by eero Signal that automatically activates during internet disruptions or outages. The product is available across Kinetic's 18-state footprint with rollout beginning in Kentucky and North Carolina at $20/month for existing Wi-Fi 7 via eero Pro 7 customers, with the first month free.
- YouTube TVcorePartnership offering a bundle combining Kinetic's fiber internet with YouTube TV's live television streaming service featuring over 100 channels. Eligible residential customers receive a $10 per month discount on YouTube TV for 12 months when bundled with high-speed internet packages, available to both new and existing customers.
- AT&T WirelesscorePartnership allowing AT&T Wireless customers to save $20/month on their Kinetic Fiber Internet bill when bundling services. AT&T Wireless customers can receive a $20 monthly discount on qualifying internet plans, with services billed separately.
- Signal VoIPminorBundled services partnership offering Voice over IP phone service alongside fiber internet packages.
Scale indicators19 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Kinetic competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Consolidated Communications: Fiber overbuilder serving rural and small-town communities across 20+ states with FTTH multi-gig plans. Closely comparable in size, footprint strategy, and BEAD-funded rural expansion thesis.
- Lumen Technologies: Large U.S. fiber operator with significant wholesale and enterprise fiber assets alongside its consumer Quantum Fiber brand. Similar wireline-plus-wholesale mix to the post-Windstream Uniti structure that houses Kinetic.
- Brightspeed: Private fiber ISP formed from Lumen's divested ILEC footprint, focused on multi-gig fiber buildouts in 20 Midwest/Southeast states — directly overlapping Kinetic's rural-suburban core geography and target customer.
- TDS Telecom: Regional fiber and cable operator serving rural and small-town markets in 30+ states with active fiber overbuild programs. Comparable in customer segment, market type, and expansion pace to Kinetic.
- Frontier Communications: Direct fiber-overbuilder focused on rural and suburban markets across 25+ states with a multi-state fiber buildout plan funded in part by BEAD grants. Most comparable peer in customer profile, technology stack (FTTH), and rural-first strategy.
Broad incumbents
- Verizon: Operates the Fios fiber-to-the-home service in the Northeast and increasingly markets multi-gig fiber. Largest U.S. wireline competitor in fiber broadband with similar technology and pricing structure to Kinetic's fiber plans.
- AT&T: Largest U.S. wireline telecom with a national fiber footprint and the AT&T Wireless bundle Kinetic partners with. Competes head-to-head in many of Kinetic's markets and represents both a rival ISP and a key distribution partner.
Emerging players
- T-Mobile Home Internet: Fixed-wireless home internet service leveraging T-Mobile's 5G network; targets rural and underserved markets with simple flat pricing. A growing alternative to fiber in Kinetic's rural footprint that competes on price and convenience.
- Starlink (SpaceX): Low-earth-orbit satellite broadband service from SpaceX, the most credible non-fiber alternative for rural households outside Kinetic's served footprint and a credible substitute even inside it. Comparable only in target customer (rural residential).
- Google Fiber: Subsidiary of Alphabet offering fiber internet in select metro and suburban markets with multi-gig tiers. Comparable technology and pricing approach but geographically narrow versus Kinetic's rural footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Kinetic social profiles
Digital presenceKinetic compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Kinetic financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Kinetic leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Kinetic funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds6 records
Investors1 record
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Kinetic M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A16 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Kinetic
What does Kinetic do?
Kinetic delivers 100% fiber-to-the-home internet connectivity to residential and business customers across 18 U.S. states, offering multi-gig fiber plans (100 Mbps to 2 Gig) with Wi-Fi 7 gateways, no annual contracts, and no data caps. The company supplements core fiber service with AlwaysOn Wi-Fi wireless backup, Kinetic Secure Packs security, Whole Home Wi-Fi professional installation, and Home Phone (VoIP) bundles. It targets underserved rural and suburban markets largely ignored by major cable providers.
Is Kinetic a public or private company?
Kinetic is a public company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Kinetic founded?
Kinetic was founded in 2006. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Kinetic based?
Kinetic is headquartered in Little Rock, United States, in the North America region.
How does Kinetic make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Residential Fiber Internet Services are the primary driver. The others are business Fiber Internet Services, bundled Services Revenue and alwaysOn Wi-Fi Backup Service.
Who are Kinetic's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Consolidated Communications, Lumen Technologies, Brightspeed, TDS Telecom and Frontier Communications. Broad incumbents are Verizon and AT&T. Emerging players are T-Mobile Home Internet, Starlink (SpaceX) and Google Fiber.
Does Kinetic have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kinetic.
What industry is Kinetic in?
Kinetic's product category is Residential & Business Fiber Internet Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIADAE, Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers), with a secondary code of HDAIACAB, Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Operators. Its NAICS code is 517111 and its SIC code is 4812.