A Jacksonville-based Internet company that announced in September plans to bring its fiber-optic network to Gainesville is finally ready to activate its $50 million investment.

IQ Fiber co-founders Ted Schremp and Kim Smithers told The Sun in an interview Thursday that they were in the final stages of setup and testing, and that the service will go live sometime this month.

Schremp, who also serves as the company’s president and CEO, said he is excited to bring a new option to Gainesville residents when it comes to home Internet.

“People perceive their cable provider to be a monopoly because, whether they’re really a monopoly or not, they’re often the only option, and an option isn’t an option,” Schremp said.

Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward, in a press release when the original IQ Fiber announcement was made, expressed a similar sentiment.

It has always been a priority of my policy to extend broadband competition in our community. I am pleased to see IQ Fiber expand into the Gainesville market and look forward to its presence here creating a variety of opportunities for all of our neighbors,” he said.

• Kinetic recently completed fiber optic construction in the community of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina

• This project collectively brings fiber optic internet to 1,257 homes, increasing the availability of high speed broadband internet to 44% of the community.

• Members in attendance included Mount Pleasant Mayor Tony Lapish and Kinetic North Carolina President of Operations Stacy Hale.

MOUNT PLEASANT, NC, April 12, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kinetic, a leading high-speed broadband Internet provider, is pleased to announce the completion of its fiber broadband Internet construction in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina By to commemorate this milestone, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in April. 12, 2024, at Kinetics’ central location in downtown Mount Pleasant.

Kinetic’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and providing fast fiber internet to communities is exemplified by the completion of this project. Kinetic successfully equipped 1,257 homes in Mount Pleasant with fiber internet, representing an impressive 44% coverage of the city.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the official launch of Kinetic’s fiber broadband Internet service in Mount Pleasant. Residents can now enjoy blazing fast internet speeds, seamless streaming and enhanced connectivity for their homes and businesses. This important infrastructure development will undoubtedly contribute to the city’s economic growth, educational opportunities and quality of life in general.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the completion of our fiber broadband Internet construction in Mount Pleasant,” said Kinetic North Carolina President of Operations Stacy Hale. “Kinetic is dedicated to providing reliable, high-speed Internet access to communities, and we are proud to have reached this milestone. We thank the residents of Mount Pleasant for their patience during the construction process and look forward to providing Internet services exceptional at its doors”.

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Attendees at today’s event witnessed the official unveiling of the fiber broadband infrastructure and learned about the benefits it brings to the community.

Kinetic remains committed to expanding its next-generation network across the region, ensuring more communities have access to reliable, high-speed Internet services. With a focus on bridging the digital divide, Kinetic continues to play a vital role in empowering individuals, businesses and educational institutions with the tools they need to thrive in the digital age.

“I want to applaud Kinetic for their efforts to bring high-speed fiber Internet to the city of Mount Pleasant,” state Sen. Paul Newton (R-Cabarrus) said in a written statement. “As a Kinetic customer, I cannot stress enough the positive impact fiber has on the lives of those who have access to Kinetics high-speed Internet. This new infrastructure provides Internet capable of supporting work, the school and the everyday needs of our community.”

Homes and businesses can visit GoKinetic.com to find out if they are eligible for a speed upgrade and learn how Kinetic can meet their needs. They can also visit or call the Kinetic Connection Center retail store at 250 N First Street in Albemarle or call them to make an appointment at 704-722-3355.

The Kinetics Mount Pleasant fiber project is part of a $2 billion multi-year capital investment strategy by Kinetic to dramatically expand gigabit fiber service across the company’s 18-state footprint.

Superfast and reliable Kinetic Fiber connections in Cabarrus County allow residential customers at concert speeds to surf the Internet securely from home with no lag time while working, participating in virtual classrooms, or streaming entertainment services. Businesses from small to enterprise can take advantage of the fiber-backed network to implement solutions that make their businesses more efficient and profitable, such as OfficeSuite UC and SD-WAN.

About Kinetic: Kinetic, a Windstream company, provides fiber-based broadband to residential and small business customers in 18 states. The company’s quality approach connects customers to new opportunities and possibilities by offering a full suite of advanced communications services. Kinetic is one of three brands managed by Windstream. The company also provides managed cloud communications and security services to medium and large enterprises and US government entities, as well as custom wavelength and dark fiber solutions to carriers, content providers and hyperscalers in the US and Canada. Windstream is a privately held company headquartered in Little Rock, Ark. Find out more about Kinetic at GoKinetic.com or windstream.com.

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