Kinetic Adds Fiber Internet to 18,600 Texas Homes
The Uniti business unit expanded its multi-gig fiber network to more than 100 Texas communities in the third quarter of 2026.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), added 18,600 homes to its fiber internet network across more than 100 Texas communities in the third quarter of 2026. The expansion brings more than 257,000 Texas homes and businesses within reach of Kinetic's fiber service.
Why it matters
The buildout extends high-speed fiber access to additional Texas households, including rural areas, and adds to the company's broader footprint across 18 states. Kinetic's new Texas locations include Sugar Land, Texarkana, Hemphill, Cresson, Buffalo, Frost, and Lovelady.
Kinetic's network spans 11.9 million fiber strand miles and passes 2.2 million homes across 1,400 markets in 18 states. The company has not disclosed how many of the 18,600 newly added Texas homes have active service.
The players
Kinetic
Kinetic is a fiber internet provider and business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT) that operates across 18 states and was named CNET's Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider in 2026.
Uniti
Uniti is a publicly traded telecommunications infrastructure company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker UNIT, and it is the parent of the Kinetic fiber business.
The details
Kinetic offers fiber internet with no data caps and no usage charges, and provides Wi-Fi 7 equipment from manufacturers including eero. Its Whole-Home Wi-Fi Set-Up includes professional fiber installs and the Kinetic Promise, under which technicians will not leave the home until Wi-Fi works in every needed area.
Timeline
Third quarter of 2026: Kinetic added 18,600 Texas homes to its fiber network.
November 10, 2026: Kinetic announced the Texas broadband expansion.
The Tech Race
Kinetic is pairing its fiber buildout with Wi-Fi 7 equipment from eero, positioning the new Texas customers on the latest home wireless standard. The move reflects competition among broadband providers to pair fast wired backhaul with current-generation in-home wireless.
Households in the newly served Texas communities can now evaluate Kinetic's fiber plans, which include no data caps and no usage charges. Eligible customers may also qualify for a $10 per month discount for up to 12 months on a YouTube TV bundle.
The takeaway
Texas residents in the expanded areas should check whether Kinetic's fiber service is available at their address before assuming it is unavailable. Pairing fiber service with current Wi-Fi 7 equipment can improve in-home performance.
Further reading
For more on broadband buildouts like this one, explore Telecommunications coverage.
More information
Check service availability and construction updates on the Kinetic website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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