<div id="readability-page-1"><article><ul type="disc"><li>More than 75% of homes now have access to Kinetic’s Multi-Gig, Next-Generation internet </li><li>19,000 locations benefit from better internet experience supporting economic growth, telehealth, work, streaming</li></ul> KANNAPOLIS, N.C., May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetic, a leading residential and business fiber internet provider, announced today that Kannapolis is officially recognized as a Kinetic ‘Gig-Ready Community,’ meaning more than 75% of the homes in the community now have access to Kinetic’s high-speed, next generation internet. This major technological milestone marks a significant advancement in the community’s digital infrastructure and provides many residents with better technology - at a better value - and an overall better internet experience to help enhance everyday life. “We are very happy and pleased with our service. The [Kinetic] technicians who did our install were amazing and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend Kinetic’s services to anyone. So much better than our last services ever was,” said Kimberly Zeback, a Kinetic customer in Kannapolis. More than 19,000 homes in Kannapolis have access to Kinetic’s future-proof internet to better support work, education, streaming, and telehealth. A portion of these locations were supported by funds awarded to the State of North Carolina by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Kinetic was also recently awarded as having the “most responsive internet speeds” in Kannapolis, besting Spectrum by 45%.* Kinetic’s continued investment in Kannapolis’ fiber-optic network is providing faster and more reliable connectivity that is essential for economic growth and opportunities. According to research, fiber-connected communities see meaningful gains, including: <ul type="disc"><li>213% higher business growth</li><li>10% higher self-employment</li><li>14-17% increase in home values</li></ul> “Our everyday lives are becoming increasingly digital, and high-speed connectivity is crucial to completing everyday tasks and unlocking new opportunities,” said Stacy Hale, Kinetic’s state operations president. “As a Gig-Ready Community, a majority of Kannapolis residents now have the opportunity to internet better with faster speeds, more reliability, and enhanced service.” Kinetic has been a long-term partner to Kannapolis and many other communities across North Carolina. The company’s continued local investment in the state builds on its national recognition for fiber performance and reliability. Kinetic was recently named CNET’s “2026 Best Rural Fiber Provider” and continues to expand its fiber network in the Tar Heel State, building connections to thousands more homes, businesses and apartments. Residents who want to check fiber availability or construction updates can call 1- 877-90-FIBER (877-903-4237) or visit www.gokinetic.com. About Kinetic: Named the 2026 Telecommunications Company of the Year (Stevie GOLD/American Business Awards), Kinetic is a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), and is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in the Southwestern, Southeastern, Midwestern, and Northeastern U.S. Additional information is available at gokinetic.com. *Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data, Kannapolis, NC 2H 2025. All rights reserved. Media Contact: Megan Krtek uniti.kinetic.pr@uniti.com <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti/query-bmY9T1RjeU16TTNOU00zTmpFeE56QTVJekl3TVRjek56Zz0?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1" height="1" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti/query-bmY9T1RjeU16TTNOU00zTmpFeE56QTVJekl3TVRjek56Zz0"/> <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/NWQ2YTI2NjItZjdiOC00MTQ5LTkxZWUtYWIyZDE4MGFlM2Q5LTEwMjg5NTEtMjAyNi0wNS0yMC1lbg==/tiny/Uniti-Group-Inc-.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1" height="1" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/NWQ2YTI2NjItZjdiOC00MTQ5LTkxZWUtYWIyZDE4MGFlM2Q5LTEwMjg5NTEtMjAyNi0wNS0yMC1lbg==/tiny/Uniti-Group-Inc-.png"/></article></div>

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Kinetic has announced that Kannapolis is now a 'Gig-Ready Community,' with over 75% of homes having access to its high-speed fiber-optic internet. This expansion benefits more than 19,000 locations, enhancing digital infrastructure and supporting economic growth. Kinetic's investment is expected to lead to significant gains in business growth and home values. The company has been recognized for its superior internet speeds and continues to expand its network across North Carolina.

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