Rapid Q2 2026 expansion benefits communities and customers by enabling remote work, gaming, streaming, agriculture and telehealth141,000 total fiber locations added across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint in Q2  LEXINGTON,

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Kentucky Benefits From 14,000 New Kinetic Fiber Builds

Kinetic expands Kentucky fiber footprint, boosting Uniti asset base

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    <p>Rapid Q2 2026 expansion benefits communities and customers by enabling remote work, gaming, streaming, agriculture and telehealth141,000 total fiber locations added across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint in Q2  LEXINGTON,</p>
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    <p>Uniti&#039;s Kinetic unit announced a Q2 2026 Kentucky fiber expansion delivering multi-gig service to 14,000 more homes across 80+ communities. Ookla data touts leading speeds in several counties, lifting total homes passed to about 2.1 million across 18 states. The expansion strengthens Uniti&#039;s fiber asset base and potential long-term cash-flow growth.</p>
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    <ul><li>Kinetic expands Kentucky fiber footprint, adding 14,000 homes in Q2.</li><li>Total fiber locations added: 141,000 across Kinetic&#039;s 18-state footprint in Q2.</li><li>Ookla 2026 H1 data shows leading speeds in multiple Kentucky counties.</li><li>Kinetic introduces Wi-Fi 7, Whole-Home Wi-Fi, and YouTube TV bundles.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT)</strong>: Kinetic is a unit of Uniti; expansion augments Uniti&#039;s fiber asset base.</li><li><strong>Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)</strong>: YouTube TV partner; potential revenue/marketing synergies via bundles.</li><li><strong>AT&amp;T Inc. (T)</strong>: Wireless bundle partner; cross-sell opportunities for subscribers.</li><li><strong>Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)</strong>: eero partner; enhances whole-home Wi-Fi integration.</li></ul>
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    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. The release documents asset expansion and strategic partnerships that could improve UNIT&#039;s growth trajectory and cash flow over time.</p>
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    <ul><li>Kentucky fiber expansion adds asset growth; potential upside to UNIT’s asset base.</li><li>Multi-gig fiber deployments may improve long-term cash flow and ROFO metrics for UNIT.</li><li>Partnerships with YouTube TV/AT&amp;T/eero could boost fiber uptake and ARPU opportunities.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>14,000 additional homes connected in Q2 2026 across 80+ Kentucky communities.</li><li>141,000 total fiber locations added in Q2 2026 across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint.</li><li>295,000+ locations in Kentucky already served by Kinetic to date.</li><li>2.1 million homes passed across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint.</li></ul>
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    <p>Over 6–12 months, this strengthens UNIT’s fiber asset base and could support a higher valuation as deployments mature.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><ul type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">Rapid Q2 2026 expansion benefits communities and customers by enabling remote work, gaming, streaming, agriculture and telehealth</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;">141,000 total fiber locations added across Kinetic’s 18-state footprint in Q2</li></ul>  <p>LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug.  05, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Kinetic today announced a major broadband expansion in Kentucky, delivering multi-gig fiber internet to 14,000 additional homes across more than 80 communities in the second quarter of 2026. The expansion highlights Kinetic’s commitment to delivering better technology, at a better value for customers.</p>  <p>According to Ookla’s 2026 H1 Speedtest data, Kinetic delivers "the most responsive internet speeds" in Ashland, Campbellsville, Flatwoods, Lebanon, London, Morehead, Shepherdsville, and Somerset, as well as Bullitt County, Daviess County, Greenup County, Leslie County, Perry County, and Pulaski County.&#x2A;</p>  <p>In the second quarter of 2026, Kinetic added fiber locations in Lexington, Park City, London, Evarts, East Bernstadt, Vicco, Barbourville, Lebanon, Shepherdsville, Manchester, and more.</p>  <p>"I love my [Kinetic] service; it is exactly as advertised. I have absolutely zero regrets switching from my last provider," said Joseph Ferguson, a Kinetic customer in Morehead.</p>  <p>To date, more than 295,000 locations across the Bluegrass State have access to Kinetic’s high-speed, next-generation connectivity.</p>  <p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=-ZCtpPDdPD0WYi8WH6S-t_KszQsjUxxvnt3PduR1Zd8qnTzbtEzpwfExTfSRM0tZEUDHtyX8TVoClsxVscBXQv98siffwAJUd0DSyT7UAeqhSaBlpM1UUTiPefiixGvbUHlzZ7guhxcWVywwIjwwd2UuQYQv7CFdZAu3TshACeUKu3ET_ou985Ua14OtG6omR-C9-WOcYc-J6SSBN8fGuQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Research</a> shows that fiber-connected communities experience 213% higher business growth, 10% higher self-employment and a <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=wCUZamyn0b5-j48i4sq3QTJ7r6L8q760bf-wgsBeE7rxEozWktq8kMk_xX59-FEo_3VbC65_FdkzKyEeN_538tOGFup_B-gCDrVCb45_8nAP8_8JqpnrNqRIcrGjomdCOfzWS7MyunTtTnda27JIlA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14-17%</a> increase in home values. Fiber is also significantly more sustainable than copper cables and uses up to <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=kM45WhIgB6BNLH097dGdGZwH1ZMc0BWDIXR_YSwonTdE5T5tcbGOE1i70eatq8S3cVT7LovAs1UwpZeUFlD5VVuwXit72KnTMD31E-twAqIGm7pOvYSEEDYOZp8swyTQIHFIVIkNkXGvnpskD66D2siuM9s1AQe1bUdKPiZJdAcxCu97OQpw2M5MMxj8plno" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">95% less energy per gigabit</a>. It requires less maintenance over time, which reduces environmental impacts and community disruptions. </p>  <p>"Fast, reliable fiber internet is more important than ever; it can change the way people live, work and learn in today’s digital world. Better connectivity can create new opportunities in communities of every size, and we’re committed to delivering it," said Susan Schraibman, Kinetic’s state operations president. "Our focus is on building strong, future-ready infrastructure that helps residents, businesses and families stay connected and succeed for years to come."</p>  <p>Kinetic fiber customers can benefit from seamless 4K+ streaming across multiple devices with no data caps and no usage charges. Multi-gigabit connections support remote work, online learning and low-latency gaming and, through partnerships with YouTube TV, AT&amp;T for wireless bundles, and eero, an Amazon company, households and businesses receive a unified high-performance connectivity experience. <br></br> <br></br>More Kentucky residents and businesses now have access to: </p>  <ul type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;"><a href="https://www.gokinetic.com/wifi-7?utm_source=internal&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=fiberexpansionQ4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Wi-Fi 7</strong></a> – The newest, most advanced secure connection with equipment from manufacturers like eero, an Amazon company. Wi-Fi 7 delivers faster speeds and lower latency and supports up to 200+ connected devices at the same time, creating a better internet experience with wall-to-wall coverage and less tech stress. </li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;"><a href="https://www.windstream.com/residential/whole-home-wi-fi-set-up/?utm_source=internal&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=fiberexpansionQ4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Whole-Home Wi-Fi Set-Up</strong></a> – Professional new fiber installs coupled with the <strong>Kinetic </strong><strong>Promise&#x2122;</strong>, which is a pledge that technicians will not leave the home until Wi-Fi works in every area and on every device where needed.  </li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;"><a href="https://www.gokinetic.com/youtube-tv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>YouTube TV Bundle</strong></a> – New bundle gives eligible Kinetic customers a $10 per month discount for up to 12 months&#x2A;&#x2A; when they pair YouTube TV with their high-speed internet packages.<br></br></li></ul>  <p>Kinetic, recently named <em>CNET</em>’s Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider in 2026, has approximately 11.7 million fiber strand miles and approximately 2.1 million homes passed to date across its 18-state footprint.</p>  <p>"As we invest in communities and grow our fiber-optic network, we’re reaching more areas faster with award-winning technology to help people stay connected to what matters most, build businesses, work online and access new opportunities," said Schraibman.</p>  <p>Residents interested in Kinetic Fiber Internet can check service availability and construction updates at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=IUo69XbmU1qQ1KHK0PQ8a2EHc6nBGg6Fwnek2f2XiF0gUbsyrNV5zTlnRBii3rbetmZu9yPw5FXQs7JGO8hdEI0e3wPB4fK67raCPJbix5mxstxVqLde-BJO_Ps8Uda_haNc9QZ9YZpCIY0Hs8mGsRDeu-PBcNBo-qBAqJE6cutg5d_8miIYcU02hoqAzfWAIQuz2QXNHlSG9YQWOMVYCkGzk1CppB6fSWfG2UdykUg=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gokinetic.com</a> or call 1- 877-90-FIBER (877-903-4237)</p>  <p><strong>About Kinetic:</strong> Named the Telecommunications Company of the Year in 2026 (Stevie GOLD/American Business Awards), Kinetic is a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNIT">UNIT</a>), and is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in the Southwestern, Southeastern, Midwestern, and Northeastern U.S. Additional information is available at gokinetic.com.</p>  <p><strong>Media Contact: </strong> <br></br>Megan Krtek <br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Htni7M21Me0MyvoJSSJpwCqERs6EzxxdXBxRnzJMeiqKbSkpWe-nDeobonnDKoimjr-PDYQ3SF5cXCeNEtLONSAYR-usBz1ZAgQ022trcRLMrlYm4LiUNgkKnQCtM_hJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">uniti.kinetic.pr@uniti.com</a></p>  <p><strong>Kinetic Promise&#x2122;</strong> relies on reasonable effort to confirm Wi-Fi works in living spaces where customer grants technician access. Wi-Fi coverage &amp; performance vary by layout, building materials, interference, &amp; device capability. Not a guarantee of uniform coverage, speed, or error-free service. Add. equipment or wiring may be required &amp; incur charges; certain areas/devices (e.g., detached structures or outdoor spaces) may be excluded. Customer may cancel any time.</p>  <p>&#x2A;Based on Ookla&#xAE; Speedtest Intelligence&#xAE; data, 1H 2026. All rights reserved. Technology agnostic.</p>  <p>&#x2A;&#x2A;New and existing Kinetic users new to YouTube TV main plan. If eligible, user receives a free trial then, $10/mo off current price for 12 months. After 12 months, you will be charged the full subscription price, currently $82.99/mo but subject to change. Cancel anytime.</p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTgwMzU3MSM3NzU4NjMyIzIwMTczNzg="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/ODQxMjgzOGEtMjYwNy00MTllLTkyMjUtY2IzNTRhOWI5OTkxLTEwMjg5NTEtMjAyNi0wOC0wNS1lbg==/tiny/Uniti-Group-Inc-.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img>

Uniti's Kinetic unit announced a Q2 2026 Kentucky fiber expansion delivering multi-gig service to 14,000 more homes across 80+ communities. Ookla data touts leading speeds in several counties, lifting total homes passed to about 2.1 million across 18 states. The expansion strengthens Uniti's fiber asset base and potential long-term cash-flow growth.

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