Fiber project brings new access to online telehealth, remote work, agriculture uses
Kinetic, alongside Bullitt County government officials, announced the completion of a multimillion-dollar high-speed fiber internet project, bringing fiber connectivity to 6,300 homes and businesses across the county. The completion of this project is the result of a $6.8 million public-private partnership aimed at enhancing digital access for residents and creating economic opportunity in the region.
This project provides Kinetic’s multi-gigabit internet speeds to eligible locations in the county like the communities of Cedar Grove, Solitude, and Brownington. Under this partnership, Bullitt County committed $2 million, while Kinetic invested $4.8 million of private capital and covered any associated cost overruns.
“Today, 6,300 homes and businesses in remote areas of this great county can now benefit from Kinetic’s fiber internet services,” said Bullitt County Judge Jerry Summers. “The combined investment of Kinetic and Bullitt County will ensure that more citizens here can enjoy the benefits of fiber optic internet speeds to improve the way we work, play and live across the Commonwealth.”
High-speed internet is a necessity in today’s world, facilitating remote work, bolstering local businesses, enhancing educational opportunities, and improving access to telehealth services.
“With the infrastructure now in place, residents and businesses can immediately sign up for high-speed fiber internet service,” said Stephanie Bell, Kinetic’s vice president of Government Affairs in Kentucky. “The completion of this substantial project will enhance the course of our communities economically for many years.”
Research says that communities with fiber experience 213% higher business growth and 10% higher self-employment and 14-17% increase in home values.
Kinetic is engaged in a multi-year $2 billion investment initiative to expand fiber broadband in rural America. By the end of 2025, more than 40 percent of the homes and businesses in our 18-state footprint will have access to fiber connections delivering Gigabit internet speeds.
Kinetic is committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and will actively monitor service performance while encouraging user feedback to make any necessary adjustments and improvements.
Residents interested in Kinetic fiber internet and current customers who are interested in multi-gig capable speeds are encouraged to contact Kinetic at 1-800-347-1991 or locally at 1-270-765-1892 or visit us at our website www.gokinetic.com.
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.
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