Kinetic Passes 60% Completion on $39 Million Fiber Internet Build in Lowndes County

• 8,900 homes and businesses now have access to multi-gig fiber
• Kinetic’s next-generation fiber expansion expected to be complete in 2025

VALDOSTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinetic, a local residential and business fiber internet provider, has completed more than 60% of its planned fiber expansion in Lowndes County, now delivering multi-gig fiber internet speeds to 8,900 homes and businesses.

The $39 million fiber build—funded by a strategic public-private partnership between Lowndes County, Kinetic and Colquitt Electric Membership Corporation (EMC)—intends to bring high-speed connectivity to more than 14,000 locations once complete.

The entire build is expected to be complete in 2025 and includes over 800 miles of fiber cable connecting Georgians to the world. Residents are encouraged to pre-register for service by visiting Kinetic’s website or calling toll-free at 229-920-4274.

“We’re excited for more Lowndes County residents to benefit from multi-gig speeds and experience positive economic growth,” said Michael Foor, president of Georgia Kinetic Operations. “I’m proud of the progress we’ve made, but our work is not done yet. We are committed to showing up every day for the residents and businesses in this county; not only as we work to finish the build, but for many years to come.”

Kinetic will build off this milestone and continue prioritizing the Lowndes County fiber expansion as it is critical in providing high-speed internet to underserved and unserved residents in the county.

“Our investment in Lowndes County reflects our commitment to serving communities across Georgia. Our community builds are more than just providing new technology and fiber for communications though; they are about empowering and fostering opportunities for residents and business owners who live and work in the same towns we do,” said Foor.

Kinetic, the State of Georgia, and 25 counties have partnered to invest over $354 million in Georgia broadband infrastructure development since the U.S. Department of Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law in 2021.

Fiber optic internet provides better performance over cable, fixed wireless access (FWA), and satellite technologies. Fiber offers higher speeds, lower latency, and better reliability due to its resistance to weather and power outages. Fiber delivers symmetrical upload and download speeds, essential for seamless streaming of multiple 4k devices, gaming, and large file-transfers. Its dedicated bandwidth means no shared connections, ensuring consistent service without congestion.

This project is being administered through the State of Georgia and Lowndes County, supported in whole or part by the American Rescue Plan Act State Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, award number GA-0011307, a federal award granted to the State of Georgia by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

For more information on Kinetic Fiber Internet, visit www.gokinetic.com.

About Kinetic:

Kinetic, a Windstream company, offers fiber-based broadband to residential and small business customers in 18 states. The company’s quality-first approach connects customers to new opportunities and possibilities by delivering a full suite of advanced communications services. Kinetic is one of three brands managed by Windstream. The company also offers managed cloud communications and security services to mid-to-large enterprises and government entities across the U.S. as well as customized wavelength and dark fiber solutions to carriers, content providers and hyperscalers in the U.S. and Canada. Windstream is a privately held company headquartered in Little Rock, Ark. Additional information about Kinetic is available at GoKinetic.com or windstream.com.

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