Kinetic
Formerly Kinetic by Windstream, now owned by Uniti: fiber up to 2 Gig with free professional installation, no contracts and no data caps.
Kinetic plans at a glance
Our verdict
Kinetic, the former Windstream brand, is now owned by Uniti Group. It serves 18 mostly rural states and has been replacing copper with fiber that runs from 300 Mbps to 2 Gig.
Kinetic's own pricing starts at $19.99/mo with AutoPay, and 2 Gig is from $59.99 in select markets. Professional installation is free, there are no annual contracts or data caps, and AT&T Wireless customers get $20/mo off.
CNET named Kinetic its 2026 Most Transparent Pricing ISP and its Best Rural ISP. Where Kinetic has fiber at your address, it's a strong option. Where it doesn't, compare 5G home internet before taking an older copper line.
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Frequently asked
Is Kinetic still part of Windstream?
Kinetic is the former Windstream residential brand and is now owned by Uniti Group. The Kinetic name continues.
How much does Kinetic cost?
Plans start at $19.99/mo with AutoPay (select markets), and 2 Gig starts at $59.99. Prices include a $5/mo AutoPay credit.
Is Kinetic fiber or DSL?
Kinetic sells fiber from 300 Mbps to 2 Gig where it's built, and older copper service elsewhere. Check which reaches your address.
Does Kinetic have data caps or contracts?
No. There are no data caps and no annual contracts.
Does Kinetic have a discount with AT&T Wireless?
Yes. New or existing AT&T Wireless customers get $20/mo off Kinetic internet.
About Kinetic
Kinetic is the consumer brand of the former Windstream, which merged into Uniti Group on Aug 1, 2025. The Kinetic brand stays, and it is upgrading much of its network to fiber.
Kinetic coverage by state
City-by-city coverage from FCC records in the 3 states where Kinetic reaches the most homes.
Sources
- Plan pages and Broadband Facts labels from Frontier Fiber, Brightspeed, AT&T Fiber, Kinetic, checked Oct 2026
- Company press releases and regulatory filings on the ownership changes mentioned
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