CNET – Best of 2026
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kinetic, the insurgent leader in residential and business fiber internet, proudly announced today that technology and consumer electronics website CNET named it a 2026 Best Internet Service Provider (ISP), specifically lauding it for “Most Transparent Pricing.”
CNET recognized Kinetic for being the only ISP—among the 31 evaluated—to score 10/10 for fiber internet price transparency. Kinetic was a standout due to its clear layout of pricing on its most important plans, requiring minimal effort to find the information.
This accolade reflects Kinetic’s commitment to delivering better internet experience, at a better value, to more rural and suburban communities across its 18-state footprint.
“Being recognized by CNET for the industry’s most transparent pricing is an honor and a reflection of Kinetic’s commitment to delivering a better internet experience,” said Brittany Lockhart, Kinetic’s director of Pricing. “Customers deserve fast, reliable fiber internet paired with straightforward pricing they can easily understand. That transparency helps people make informed decisions, manage their budgets with confidence, and choose the provider that best fits their needs.”
Kinetic was also highlighted for its fast, symmetrical internet speeds and for the accessibility of its broadband facts labels, going above and beyond the bare minimum FCC regulations. This earned the company the only bonus score on CNET’s price transparency test.
The company is investing to bring reliable, multi-gig speeds to the communities it serves, helping to better position homes and businesses in these areas for economic development, modern infrastructure and long-term digital equity. Research says that communities with fiber can see 213% higher business growth and 10% higher self-employment, as well as a potential 14-17% increase in home values.
Kinetic was also named CNET’s 2026 Best Rural Fiber Internet Provider, received Compare Internet’s 2026 Best Multi-Gig Internet Value Award, and was named the American Business Awards’ “2026 Telecommunications Company of the Year.”
CNET is a leading online website for news and reviews on technology and consumer electronics. It is an authoritative voice in the tech industry, known for its comprehensive coverage and expert product evaluations. CNET ’s reviews are highly regarded for their depth, accuracy and objectivity, offering consumers valuable insights to make informed decisions.
For more information on Kinetic Fiber Internet, visit www.gokinetic.com or call 1-877-90-FIBER (877-903-4237).
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.
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