‘Dollar-a-Day' Kinetic High-Speed Internet Available for 1.1 Million Homes in 18 States
In an ambitious move to bring unparalleled high-speed internet access to more Americans and help bridge the Digital Divide, Kinetic's latest pricing targets 1.1 million specific households within its 18-state footprint; the plan is less than a dollar a day (minus tax and fees).
This is the best national internet package Kinetic has offered and includes hundreds of rural or suburban communities across America that currently have Kinetic's Next Generation Internet in their area, according to Kinetic officials.
'It's 2025, and far too many families still cannot access regular and reliable high-speed internet for a reasonable price,' said Susan Schraibman, Kinetic regional operations president for the Northeast. 'I'm excited we've rolled this out to our footprint. For about a dollar a day, high-speed internet is just a call away.'
This limited time offer is good across Kinetic's 18-state high-speed internet footprint through March 26, 2025. Pennsylvania communities that will benefit include Meadville as well as Greene County's Carmichaels and Waynesburg; Lancaster County's Ephrata and Lititz, and York County's Jefferson.
The exclusive offer includes:
Why Choose Kinetic Fiber?
Kinetic's Next Generation Internet offers significant advantages over traditional copper, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), and satellite internet. Kinetic fiber delivers equal upload and download speeds, providing uninterrupted video conferencing for telework, gaming, streaming, telehealth, and access to agribusiness. Kinetic's 99.9% network reliability is a stark contrast to the weather-dependent inconsistencies of satellite internet or the congestion-prone nature of cable. FWA still lags in terms of both speed and latency when compared to the lightning-fast capabilities of fiber.
In today's digital age, internet connectivity is more than just a convenience; it's a necessity. Kinetic is a local company with local people working on local challenges. Kinetic technicians are the same people you'll see at high school games, at church, or at the grocery store – national companies can't match that.
But don't just take Kinetic's word: read thousands of 5-star Google-reviews or see why CNET named Kinetic the 2025 'Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider.'
* At the end of the 12-month promotional period, rates for 100 Mbps service may increase, with pricing determined based on market. Contact Kinetic for more information.
About Kinetic
Kinetic, a Windstream company, offers reliable fiber-based broadband to consumers and small to medium-sized businesses 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 backed by robust security and friendly customer success experts. Kinetic is focused on expanding its fiber network and bridging the digital divide to deliver modern solutions to customers in underserved areas. Additional information about Kinetic is available via our customer portal at GoKinetic.com or windstream.com. The company also offers managed cloud communications and security services to mid-to-large enterprises, government entities and educational institutions 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 privately held and headquartered in Little Rock, Ark.
. The company also offers managed cloud communications and security services to mid-to-large enterprises, government entities and educational institutions 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 privately held and headquartered in Little Rock, Ark.
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