Press Releases May 20, 2026 09:30 AM

Texarkana Now a ‘Gig-Ready’ Community from Kinetic’s Fiber-Optic Network Expansion

Kinetic Expands Fiber-Optic Network to Make Texarkana a 'Gig-Ready' Community with Over 75% Coverage

By Marcus Reed UNIT

Kinetic, a fiber internet provider under Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), has announced that more than 75% of homes in Texarkana now have access to its multi-gigabit fiber network, enhancing connectivity for 37,000 locations. This expansion supports economic growth, telehealth, education, streaming, and work-from-home capabilities. Kinetic's continued investment in Texarkana and Texas aligns with its national recognition as a leading rural fiber provider.

Texarkana Now a ‘Gig-Ready’ Community from Kinetic’s Fiber-Optic Network Expansion
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Key Points

  • Texarkana became a Kinetic 'Gig-Ready Community' with 75%+ home coverage for multi-gig fiber internet.
  • Over 37,000 homes benefit from improved internet speeds and reliability supporting work, education, telehealth, and streaming.
  • Kinetic received CNET’s 2026 Best Rural Fiber Provider award and is expanding network coverage across Texas and other states.
  • Economic sectors impacted include telecommunications, real estate (due to increased home values), healthcare (via telehealth), and education (via digital access).
  • More than 75% of homes now have access to Kinetic’s Multi-Gig, Next-Generation internet 
  • 37,000 locations benefit from better internet experience supporting economic growth, telehealth, work, streaming

TEXARKANA, Texas, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic, a leading residential and business fiber internet provider, announced today that Texarkana is officially recognized as a Kinetic ‘Gig-Ready Community,’ meaning more than 75% of the homes in the community now have access to Kinetic’s high-speed, next generation internet.

This major technological milestone marks a significant advancement in the community’s digital infrastructure and provides many residents with better technology - at a better value - and an overall better internet experience to help enhance everyday life.

“I am very pleased with [Kinetic’s] service so far and extremely pleased with pricing and performance,” said Elizabeth Verone, a Kinetic customer in Texarkana.

More than 37,000 homes in Texarkana have access to Kinetic’s future-proof internet to better support work, education, streaming and telehealth.

Kinetic’s continued investment in the community’s fiber-optic network is providing faster and more reliable connectivity that is essential for economic growth and opportunities. According to research, fiber-connected communities see meaningful gains, including:

  • 213% higher business growth
  • 10% higher self-employment
  • 14 -17% increase in home values

“Our everyday lives are becoming increasingly digital, and high-speed connectivity is crucial to completing everyday tasks and unlocking new opportunities,” said Stacy Hale, Kinetic’s state operations president. “As a Gig-Ready Community, a majority of Texarkana residents now have the opportunity to internet better with faster speeds, more reliability, and enhanced service.”

Kinetic has been a long-term partner to Texarkana and many other communities across Texas. The company’s continued local investment in the state builds on its national recognition for fiber performance and reliability. Kinetic was recently named CNET’s “2026 Best Rural Fiber Provider” and continues to expand its fiber network in the Lone Star State, building connections to thousands more homes, businesses and apartments.

Residents who want to check fiber availability or construction updates can call 1- 877-90-FIBER (877-903-4237) or visit www.gokinetic.com.

About Kinetic: Named the 2026 Telecommunications Company of the Year (Stevie GOLD/American Business Awards), Kinetic is a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), 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. 

Media Contact:
Megan Krtek
[email protected]


Risks

  • Potential delays or increased costs in expanding fiber infrastructure to remaining households.
  • Competitive pressures in fiber and broadband markets could impact subscriber growth and margins.
  • Economic conditions affecting consumer and business spending on internet services may influence future revenues.

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