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Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kinetic Breaks Ground on $8 Million N.C. Fiber Expansion Project
In partnership with Cabarrus, Stanly counties and NCDIT, project expected to complete 2026 Thousands of families and businesses can anticipate boosts in speeds by the end of construction CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinetic, a leading provider in residential and business fiber internet solutions across the Tar Heel State, broke ground on an $8 million investment in high-speed fiber infrastructure in Cabarrus and Stanly counties, marking a major milestone in expanding broadband access in North Carolina. This North Carolina Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) project will enhance connectivity for thousands of households and businesses, fostering economic growth and educational opportunities in the region. "Thanks to these projects, more rural residents in Stanly and Cabarrus counties will soon have access to high-speed internet, enabling them to work remotely, engage in online education, participate in telehealth services, and contribute to a stronger state economy," said Teena Piccione, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and state chief information officer. "By fostering this partnership between the state, counties and Kinetic, we are creating a significant impact for North Carolinians." In Stanly County, Kinetic will build 78 miles of fiber, providing access to nearly 900 locations. The funding for this effort includes over $910,000 each from Kinetic, $1.1 million from Stanly County, and another $1.1 million from NCDIT. "Expanding broadband access is vital for the economic prosperity, healthcare, financial literacy and educational advancement of our community as well as statewide," said Andy Lucas, Stanly County manager. "This project is a significant step toward bridging the digital divide and ensuring all citizens in Stanly County and across North Carolina have the tools they need to succeed in a world shaped more and more by Internet access." Similarly, in Cabarrus County, Kinetic plans to place 95 miles of new fiber, making more than 1,000 locations eligible for high-speed internet by the end of construction. The investment includes combined contributions of approximately $1.5 million from Kinetic, over $1.75 million from Cabarrus County, and over $1.75 million from the NCDIT. "These investments underscore our commitment to connecting communities and empowering them with reliable, high-speed internet," said Stacy Hale, president of Kinetic's Southeast Region Operations. "The collaboration between Kinetic, local governments, and NCDIT is a testament to our shared vision for a digitally inclusive North Carolina." The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2026, ensuring residents and businesses will benefit from enhanced internet services. This expansion is set to provide affordable, fast internet that will be vital for economic development and educational advancement in the area. "Reliable internet access is crucial for all residents to excel and prepare for the future," said Sarah Hardin, vice president of government affairs for Kinetic's Southeast Region. "This initiative not only enhances our educational resources but also opens new opportunities for innovation and learning. We're thrilled to support this transformative project." Local residents interested in fiber internet can visit to learn more and stay informed about when they can expect to be eligible for the service. Businesses who are interested should visit ### This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by funds awarded to the State of North Carolina by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 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 or 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. Category: Kinetic View source version on Contacts Media Contact:
Business Wire
19-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Kinetic Breaks Ground on $8 Million N.C. Fiber Expansion Project
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinetic, a leading provider in residential and business fiber internet solutions across the Tar Heel State, broke ground on an $8 million investment in high-speed fiber infrastructure in Cabarrus and Stanly counties, marking a major milestone in expanding broadband access in North Carolina. This North Carolina Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) project will enhance connectivity for thousands of households and businesses, fostering economic growth and educational opportunities in the region. 'Thanks to these projects, more rural residents in Stanly and Cabarrus counties will soon have access to high-speed internet, enabling them to work remotely, engage in online education, participate in telehealth services, and contribute to a stronger state economy,' said Teena Piccione, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) and state chief information officer. 'By fostering this partnership between the state, counties and Kinetic, we are creating a significant impact for North Carolinians.' In Stanly County, Kinetic will build 78 miles of fiber, providing access to nearly 900 locations. The funding for this effort includes over $910,000 each from Kinetic, $1.1 million from Stanly County, and another $1.1 million from NCDIT. 'Expanding broadband access is vital for the economic prosperity, healthcare, financial literacy and educational advancement of our community as well as statewide,' said Andy Lucas, Stanly County manager. 'This project is a significant step toward bridging the digital divide and ensuring all citizens in Stanly County and across North Carolina have the tools they need to succeed in a world shaped more and more by Internet access.' Similarly, in Cabarrus County, Kinetic plans to place 95 miles of new fiber, making more than 1,000 locations eligible for high-speed internet by the end of construction. The investment includes combined contributions of approximately $1.5 million from Kinetic, over $1.75 million from Cabarrus County, and over $1.75 million from the NCDIT. 'These investments underscore our commitment to connecting communities and empowering them with reliable, high-speed internet,' said Stacy Hale, president of Kinetic's Southeast Region Operations. 'The collaboration between Kinetic, local governments, and NCDIT is a testament to our shared vision for a digitally inclusive North Carolina.' The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2026, ensuring residents and businesses will benefit from enhanced internet services. This expansion is set to provide affordable, fast internet that will be vital for economic development and educational advancement in the area. 'Reliable internet access is crucial for all residents to excel and prepare for the future,' said Sarah Hardin, vice president of government affairs for Kinetic's Southeast Region. 'This initiative not only enhances our educational resources but also opens new opportunities for innovation and learning. We're thrilled to support this transformative project.' Local residents interested in fiber internet can visit to learn more and stay informed about when they can expect to be eligible for the service. Businesses who are interested should visit This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by funds awarded to the State of North Carolina by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 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 or 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. Category: Kinetic
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Millions in high-speed internet funds to go towards Charlotte area households, businesses
RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — More than $58 million in Fiber Broadband Project funding will go towards connecting over 10,000 households and businesses across 26 North Carolina counties, Gov. Josh Stein announced Wednesday. 'Good partnerships between our counties, the state, and internet providers will connect North Carolinians,' said Governor Josh Stein. 'I look forward to continuing to bring high-speed internet to every corner of the state so that people can communicate with family and friends, grow their business, or access telehealth services or educational opportunities.' Today's awards add to the nearly $630 million in Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grants and previous Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) projects that will connect nearly 245,000 North Carolina households and businesses to high-speed internet. The CAB projects will be funded by more than $41 million from the federal American Rescue Plan awarded by NCDIT and individual counties. More than $17 million comes from selected broadband providers, such as: Cabarrus County: Spectrum Southeast, LLC and Windstream North Carolina, LLC: These awards will provide high-speed internet access to 1,314 homes and businesses (62.04% of the county's 2,118 eligible locations). Iredell County: Spectrum Southeast, LLC: This award will provide high-speed internet access to 80 homes and businesses (4.94% of the county's remaining 1,618 eligible locations after previous awards). Richmond County: Spectrum Southeast, LLC This award will provide high-speed internet access to 110 homes and businesses (14.08% of the county's 781 eligible locations). Rowan County: Yadkin Valley Telephone Membership Corporation (Zirrus) This award will provide high-speed internet access to 261 homes and businesses (12.45% of the county's remaining 2,096 eligible locations after previous awards). The CAB program's procurement process forms a partnership between counties and NCDIT to identify areas that need access, solicit proposals from prequalified internet service providers, and quickly make awards. Awardees must agree to provide high-speed service that reliably meets or exceeds speeds of 100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload. 'Bringing high-speed internet to rural North Carolina is a game changer,' said NCDIT Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Teena Piccione. 'Thanks to the vision of Governor Stein and our General Assembly, we're making historic investments to close the digital divide, and more programs are on the way to connect additional communities across the state.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
