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About Kinetic

Kinetic is a residential and business fiber internet service provider offering up to multi-gigabit speeds in qualifying areas. The company provides unlimited internet usage with no data caps or overage charges. There are also no contracts, and installation fees, so customers aren’t locked into a commitment and can cancel anytime.

Pros
  • 99.9% reliable
  • No data caps or contracts
  • Equal upload and download speeds
  • Variety of bundle options for internet, streaming and wireless
Cons
  • Only available in 18 states

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    Customer ServiceCommunication

    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2025

    I haven't had service in my home with the Kinetic Wi-Fi box for 16 hours. No reason why, no communication and unable to reach a live person at all. All I get when I call them is a recording saying it looks like I have a service outage in my area. I can't even get a live person to speak to me.

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    Hi Debbie. We’re sorry for the loss of service, the lack of communication, and the difficulty reaching a live agent. We’d like to check the specific outage affecting your address and confirm the restoration status and ETA. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject line “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can investigate and follow up directly. Thanks.

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    Customer ServiceTechTimeliness

    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2025

    Please stay away from Kinetic Internet. They are scammers. I’ve been trying to get my Internet connection fixed for over a week. They will give you the run around. No one works on the weekends nor after 7pm during the week. Their live chat will just read your messages and leave the chat. When I finally got someone, I was promised a modem that was going to be shipped next day. NO MODEM! For the past week, I can’t watch TV and work from home. There is no reception in my apartment so without their wack ass internet connection, I have to sit in my car or go to the gym to get on WiFi. I’m so glad my lease ends this month. I made it a point to ask any apartment complex if you have a contract with Kinetic, I will not be leasing with you. They simply suck! Zero stars, do not recommend. Please stay away from them!

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Robert. We’re very sorry for the week‑long connectivity issues and the unresponsive support experience. This isn’t the standard we strive to deliver. We want to urgently investigate this matter. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject line “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can look into this immediately and follow up with a clear resolution. Thank you.

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageTechPrice

    Reviewed Dec. 15, 2025

    I am forced to have Kinetic by Windstream due to my business location. I have had it for 8 years and it has ALWAYS been terrible. It is the most unreliable service I have ever experienced. I have a dedicated fiber connection (that cost me a fortune) and it fails at least once a month for various lengths of time. Not once have they ever considered compensating me for down time. The customer service is also terrible. They also are charging me 30% more than the contract states. I have nothing positive to say about this company. I am constantly looking for alternatives and since I need multiple phone lines I am stuck. If you have ANY alternative it will be better than Kinetic.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Tristan. We’re very sorry for the experience you’ve described over eight years—recurring outages on a dedicated fiber connection, challenges with customer service, concerns about compensation for downtime, and billing that appears to be 30% above your contract are not the standard we want for our business customers. We’d like to review your circuit performance and recent outages, confirm your contract terms and current billing, and assess any applicable credits, while ensuring your multiple phone lines are supported reliably. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject line “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can locate your account, investigate what happened, and work toward a resolution. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2025

    I’ve been with Kinetic since it was Alltel, about 53 years. I’ve had a home phone with them. They do a good job.

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    CoverageTechPriceMaintenanceRates

    Reviewed Dec. 14, 2025

    I'm very angry because Kinetic is charging me $56. It was only $20 before but they said I was on a government program and it’s no longer offered. I can't afford it. I was trying to find another internet service. The service was okay but the cost is just too high.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Rose. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re glad installation went smoothly, but we’re sorry for the frustration with the price increase after your government program ended—unexpected changes in monthly cost can be difficult. We’d like to review your account, confirm the billing change tied to the program’s end, and check for any available options or plan changes that could better fit your budget. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject line “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can locate your account and help explore solutions. Thanks.

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2025

    I've always had Kinetic. I had changed one time, and I regret that I did. And then I went back to them. Everything is fine with them. They answer my questions, and anything that I ask about, they go right to it. If I have problems with the internet or with the Wi-Fi, they help me out. I won't leave them again.

    The installation involved a lot of cords and everything is too much. I'd like to have that changed because my internet service is in a room that my grandkids are gonna be in, and there are too many cords hanging, and I can't do anything about it myself.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceStaffBillingRates

    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2025

    Kinetic is my internet provider for a couple of years now. There have been times that it didn’t work, but you can't control everything. They’re good but I don't like that they're charging me $20 a month more than what they were. I'm 78 years old and that hurt my income but they did knock around $5 or $10 off for so long. I think it could be a little cheaper.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaffRatesValue

    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2025

    I use the Kinetic internet for a while. They take care of everything I need.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2025

    We’ve had Kinetic for our internet and phone for years. It was the only provider at that time. We’re supposed to have one gig, but it's really is lower than what's advertised. I was disappointed in it. I’ll tell people to watch the speed because there's not much difference between 512 and one gig.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffRatesHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Dec. 13, 2025

    It started out super good with Kinetic. It was fast but after a couple months the speed of the internet started getting slow. I said something about it and they came out and replaced the modem. It helped for about two weeks but now it's right back to being slow. They said they didn't throttle the speed but I don't know what else it could be.

    I've reset my computer and all that stuff and it doesn't help. That indicates to me that somebody's doing something somewhere. And I know the more people that's on it, it'll affect the speed but what we're getting now is ridiculous.

    Kinetic gives me specials, but each time, they went up a little bit. This time they gave me a good discount but it still increased a couple of dollars over what I was paying before– a $30 increase. They gave me a special for a year and then said I'd have to call back next year. The prices keep going up and I believe they're gouging us big time.

    Service and sales people were super great. I don't have any complaints with them at all except for the speed and price.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi John. Thank you for the thoughtful feedback—we’re glad to hear the sales and installation teams were honest, efficient, and professional, but we’re sorry your speeds have slowed over time even after a modem replacement; that’s frustrating and not the experience we want, and we do not throttle speeds. We’d like to run a deeper review of your connection (signal levels, provisioning, fiber light levels, and any congestion or equipment issues) and work toward restoring the performance you expect. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject line “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can locate your account and investigate promptly. Thanks.

    Customer ServiceMaintenanceStaffBilling

    Reviewed Dec. 12, 2025

    My elderly parents forgot to travel to their weekend place with their Kinetic bill, they got there and streaming and internet were not working. We called and gave all info except account number and they would not help us even after they located our account. My parents are old and needed a technician to come to their place and help them and Kinetic just refused to help in any way. VERY dissatisfied.

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    Customer ServiceStaffRatesHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2025

    Kinetic just completed installing fiber in our neighborhood, the main box is at the corner of my property. So I decided to upgrade to fiber, the customer service rep was courteous and helpful, but the "the back office supervisor" should be fired, she was condescending and not willing to do anything. Her exact words were that I live in a depressed area and service was not avail. I find that interesting since the main box is less than 150 feet from my home. I'm going to be switching my service to a competitor. When Kinetic took over for Windstream, we were told the service would be better. That was a lie, it's worse. Kinetic in my opinion should go out of business, this was the most ridiculous answer they could have given. Don't waste your time, go with starlink, or anyone else but kinetic.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi PK. I hate to hear this has been your experience. I would like to review this matter further with you. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can look into your account, verify service eligibility, and follow up directly. Thanks.

    Customer ServiceTechPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Dec. 6, 2025

    We were sick of dealing with Spectrum for our Internet provider and when we were approach by Kinetic to switch, I quickly jumped on given the fact that they were fiber optics and I was sick of dealing with spectrum. They were pretty prompt as far as the installation goes, we have a three level home and they brought the service in through the first level and then for the other two levels they put extenders on as they were having problems getting any sort of signal strength.

    I have complained since the beginning about slow, slow speed, and each time I was assured that the problem was resolved which it wasn’t then I was told that if I wanted faster speed, but I should increase the speed that I was paying for, so I opted up to speed up to one gig and still have severely flow speeds. 150 to 170 MB per second. Whenever I call for service I’m told that we have eight or 900 MB coming into the house but I like stand right next to the router and check the speed. It’s less than 150. Constant problems with the service. Probably gonna end up dumping it and going back to spectrum.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Chris. I am sorry to hear that we have not met your 5-star expectations. We’d like to review your services to ensure you’re getting the speeds you’re paying for and arrange a technician if needed. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can investigate and follow up directly. Thanks.

    Billing

    Reviewed Dec. 5, 2025

    Blocked from making ONLINE Payments and then NAILED with $10 IN ADDITIONAL FEES because WEB SERVICES fouled up by Kinetic ~! I tired playing nice and getting walked on by these folks every single day for past 8 yrs! Time to move to another carrier. These folks thieves.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Paul. I hate to hear we have not met your 5-star expectations. I would be happy to look into your concerns with you. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can investigate and follow up directly. Thanks.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2025

    The customer service is abysmal. I was only able to communicate via messaging. The representatives were no help. I am now without WiFi. Words can’t describe how much I absolutely despise this company. Definitely switching.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Nicholas. We’re sorry for the poor experience and that you’re without Wi‑Fi—this is not the level of support we aim to provide. We’d like to urgently review your account, restore your service, and address any issues you ran into with messaging support. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject line “Consumer Affairs Review.” In your message, include your full name and account information, and we’ll follow up promptly with a clear resolution. Thank you.

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    Tech

    Reviewed Nov. 29, 2025

    I have really enjoyed my service and the people are great and I would recommend this company for your internet service provider. Thanks for being so great and willing to work with people when it's needeed

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    Sales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsRatesFollow-Through

    Reviewed Nov. 26, 2025

    Received new fiber service in mid August (3 months ago). I have been well pleased but I have noticed that that at least two times the service was dropped. Once for less than a minute and the other time for several minutes. I also referred one customer and was never given the $100 gift card as advertised. I am pleased with the price for now but if the price goes above $50 what I paid for T-mobile I will change back as I was getting comparable speeds

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2025

    Our internet was slow even though we had the highest package. When I went to cancel I was on hold for an hour, transferred three times when I finally did get someone on the phone. Then had to go through all the questions of why I was cancelling. After being on hold for 45 minutes, that is the last thing I wanted. I tried cancelling 3 different days, on hold for over 30 minutes each day without any help. They are quick to help when you want to sign up, but good luck when you want to cancel. These practices are bad business ethics or poor customer support. Me.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Kristin. I am sorry to hear you experienced issues with your service and for any frustration caused while trying to cancel your service—this is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we take your concerns seriously. I would like the opportunity to review what happened and make this right, including looking into your service performance and the call handling you described. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can locate your account and reach out promptly to help. Thanks.

    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2025

    Our family's experience with Kinetic has been exceptional. We've consistently experienced great speeds, and we appreciate their understanding and support during challenging times. We value their service and intend to remain a customer for the foreseeable future.

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    PriceBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2025

    Do not get their service! They tried to over charge on a payment plan from two bank accounts, locking both accounts. Now they’re threatenIng to send me to collections. I have all the proof to dispute, but I’m on hold currently because the first supervisor interrupted to send me to a different supervisor… been on hold 10 minutes.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Andrea. We’re very sorry for the payment-plan issues you described. We would like to immediately review your case and resolve this matter with you. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can locate your account, confirm the billing details, and follow up with a specific resolution. Thank you.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2025

    When we called Kinetic we were mostly just getting information about the service. The rep was so kind and helpful. We decided to change our service from AT&T to Kinetic and just love it!!! Every bit of our experience has been wonderful! Highly recommend Kinetic for your fiber needs.

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    TechSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2025

    Thanks for providing my home with quality service, we desired. Kinetic has truly gave my life a new outlook on internet providers. From the moment I met the sales agent, until the time the prompt technician came to service our home. It has really been outstanding. Love the great incentives they offer at kinetic. Highly recommend for internet provider.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Nov. 18, 2025

    If I could give 0 I would. Constant loss of service. Customer service is awful, since everything was shipped out of the United States. I paid a ton of money for a problem I had over 2 years and lost an online job because of it. For the first year I was told a reason I knew not to be true. Then when I lost my crap and threatened to disconnect they started acting like they were working on it but no true results. Same issue happened weekly. I was paying for a speed I never saw. We live in the country so we are limited. But now have Starlink and could not be happier!

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Crystal. I hate to hear we did not meet your 5-star expectations, and you have decided to switch providers. I am happy to review your case with you directly, if you would like. If you’re willing, please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can investigate this matter further. Thanks.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2025

    Our experience has been mostly positive with Kinetic, getting the internet to the house was a little difficult, to no fault of kinetic. The previous people who lived here had not terminated their service at this address prior to moving. But, otherwise we have nothing but great things to say. The internet runs all of our equipment and tech, which is so important when you have 7 kiddos.

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    Punctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2025

    They were very respectful, quick on an installation and gave me two hundred dollar visa gift card which in turn do you use to pay bills? So that they help me out very much. I wish every other company was like them, and I'm very likely to refer them to family friends and where else I can

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2025

    Absolutely horrible service, internet never worked right. Programs would freeze while watching them. My kids xbox would not worked with Kinetic upgraded and faster internet. It was to slow. I have called them at least 5 times. Still no change. I am paying over a $100 just for the internet. I would not recommend this internet company to anyone. Very unprofessional.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Fred. I am sorry for the ongoing performance issues—freezing while streaming, Xbox connectivity problems, repeated calls without improvement, and the frustration of paying over $100 with no resolution. I am happy to engage with the appropriate teams perform a full review of your connection, including line quality checks, modem/router health and firmware, Wi‑Fi optimization, and provisioning to ensure your service is configured correctly. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Google Review,” and include your full name and account information so I can locate your account and assist you further. Thank you.

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    TechStaffTransparency

    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2025

    Kinetic has far exceeded my expectations as far as most other "carriers" that I have had to deal with over the past 20+ years. Always courteous- professional- concerns about my needs and always, always found the answer to even my most difficult questions and concerns- I was constantly kept up to date on my service time and installation. The service tech - was fantastic to deal with!

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    Tech

    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2025

    Kinetic is the only service provider where I haven't had to deal with multiple outages a month. I'm finally able to get back to working. My previous provider went out 2+ times a week and made me lose multiple clients because I was unable to work on their projects in a timely manner when I would go 6+ hours without service during an ongoing project.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 10, 2025

    Great Service. The price and details were exactly what the representative I spoke to said they would be. We are very pleased at the service. We recently had Spectrum and after months of asking them to cancel our Television portion and they never would, we decided to cancel ALL services with them and go with Kinetic for our needs.

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    Customer ServiceTechPriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2025

    We had water damage at our house and placed our internet service on a six‑month hold. Since then, we’ve been charged three separate times—each month they turn the service back on automatically and add a reconnect fee. I finally cancelled (even though we don’t have another provider option), and just received yet another bill. When you call customer service, they won’t even let you speak to a representative until your bill is paid. I’ve spent over $400 in the last six months for a service we weren’t even using. This company preys on areas without competition. If you have another option, take it!

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Steve. I am very sorry for what you’ve experienced. I would like to look into this a little further. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Google Review,” and include your full name and account information so I can locate your account. Thank you.

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2025

    I have had Windstream internet and phone service for years, and the service started out good. I was surprised to learn that I had to pay a $15.00 dollar convenience fee for using the internet to pay my monthly Windstream bill. I was even more surprised when I called Windstream and found out that I have to pay a fee to talk to a customer service representative. Even if you agree to pay them for customer support, they will put you on a musical merry go round. You'll be lucky if you get anything but another charge for calling them. They are not a customer friendly corporation, and I do not recommend Windstream by Kinetic.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Charles. I am happy to review your account to confirm what fees, if any, were applied when you called for assistance, as Kinetic does not charge for simply speaking with a Customer Service agent or paying your bill online. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review,” and include your full name and account information so we can locate your account and resolve this promptly. Thank you.

    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2025

    Called about internet. The offer is $40 for their fiber, Kinetic, or $120 for their best broadband which is 24mbps (hasn't changed since I was there in college 10yrs ago minus the price going way up). So they're charging triple the price for a vastly outdated and inferior product. Won't negotiate at all to lower the bill, despite not offering kinetic on my road in Dahlonega. This is atrocious customer service, and taking advantage of customers. This company is awful. Get Starlink or anything else over them that you can.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Christian. Please see the response I posted on your Yelp review. Thank you.

    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2025

    My experience was a 2! But there was a support guy named Daniel that handled everyone else's rude mistakes and took care of my issue.. Please relay my thankfulness to Daniel. We were literally ending our service with Kinetic in the morning if our issue wasn't resolved... So thank you Daniel and Kinetic should thank you as well....

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    Transparency

    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2025

    Kinetic is not loyal to its customers. My bill for November went up by 40 percent with no reasonable explanation. The service hasn't improved. My Internet consistently went in and out with no adjustments to my bill. There's no local office to return equipment. You might get a good deal when signing up. It won't last.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Marie. I am sorry to hear we did not meet your 5-star expectations. I would like to review the reason for the price change on your account, check your recent service performance, and discuss any applicable adjustments, along with providing clear instructions for returning your equipment. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review,” and include your full name and account information so we can locate your account and work to resolve this promptly. Thank you.

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    Rates

    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2025

    I got a good rate with Kinetic and so far, I have no complaints. I even told a friend about it and he hooked up too. We’ve had it about a year now and the experience with our cable and internet has been good. The quality is better than what I had.

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    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2025

    Kinetic representatives were knowledgeable, timely and helpful. The service is so much better than any we’d had previously. We’re very happy that we switched to Kinetic fiber optic internet and only wish that the service had been available to us a long time ago!

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    TechPricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2025

    Fast, RELIABLE & affordable service. I chose Kinetic as my internet provider because it offers fast and reliable service at an affordable price. The connection is consistent, which is important for working, streaming, and staying connected. Kinetic also provides good customer support and flexible plans that fit my needs better than other providers in my area.

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    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2025

    The tech was very respectful. Did a very perfect job connecting my Internet. I would recommend Kinetic Internet who need it. It works perfectly. He explained everything I needed to know. It meant a lot as I'm an elderly person.

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    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2025

    They were very nice and walked me through the steps. Very pleased to get an apt for getting the wifi on, so I appreciate y'all and can't wait till Tues so I can enjoy wifi again. Thanks to the general men that came out to our home.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePricePunctuality & SpeedStaffTransparency

    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2025

    My experience with Windstream over the past two weeks has been an absolute nightmare and is, frankly, the worst customer service I have ever encountered.

    My internet service has been out for two full weeks. After a technician finally showed up initially and confirmed the line was completely destroyed (burnt in an alley fire), the issue became one of scheduling the repair.

    Starting Monday, October 27th, and continuing through Friday, October 31st, I was scheduled for a technician visit every single day. I wasted multiple work-from-home days and had to make daily arrangements for someone to be at my house on my in-office days, all based on Windstream’s repeated daily promise. Not only did a technician fail to show up five consecutive times, but not a single person from Windstream proactively reached out to communicate the delay, cancellation, or reschedule of any appointment.

    The irony is astounding: earlier in this process, I was told that if I was not present for a scheduled appointment, I would be charged a $50 no-show fee. Windstream has now no-showed five times in a row, causing me significant stress and lost work hours, with zero accountability, communication, or apology.

    Today, after enduring this ridiculous cycle, I have attempted to cancel my service entirely and have been on hold for over 30 minutes just to speak to a cancellation agent. Windstream's ability to take your money is flawless; their ability to provide service, fix a problem, or even communicate basic status updates is non-existent. Avoid this company at all costs.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Cheyanne. We’re very sorry for the two‑week outage after the fire damage, the repeated no‑shows, and the lack of communication you experienced—especially given the impact on your work and the difficulty you faced when trying to cancel. This falls short of the reliability and follow‑through we aim to provide. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review,” and include your full name and account information so we can locate your records and assist you directly. Thank you.

    Customer ServiceMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 31, 2025

    Can not talk to person locally, phone line losing service for over a year, need line moved for add on construction and poles taken down, line needs to be rerouted. Numerous calls have been made to fix problems, nothing has been done, the worst CUSTOMER service. Somerset Ky office has doors locked, was told by employee there they could do nothing.

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    Response from Kinetic

    HI Brian! We’re very sorry for the prolonged phone service issues, the difficulty reaching local support, and the frustration with your construction needs—line relocation, rerouting, and pole removal shouldn’t be this hard to coordinate. We take service reliability and safety seriously and want to review your account, restore service, and immediately engage our engineering/construction team to schedule a site survey, confirm the reroute plan, and handle any required permits or utility coordination. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can get this moving right away.

    Customer ServiceOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2025

    Switched to Kinetic in May; switching back set up for mid November. They claim no "no signal" areas in the house - not true for me. I have called numerous times for outages, no internet, their app saying there is a problem with my internet. Every time you call, it is to a call center and they read the script and make you do all the restarts even if you have done them and called before; they almost refuse to send to you to a level two tech without doing their script even when the customer is told to ask for a level 2 tech, being on hold forever to get to them, having to use only their app which today told me my outage would be repaired in November of 2023.

    I've had it with them. I'm going back to local - Blue Ridge - they may have had an issue because they were upgrading to fiber and just wouldn't say so to be patient or offer a discount or lower the service with the discount because the upgrade was their service fault but at least they are a local company, I can drive to their office for equipment if needed. I'm just so done with kinetic - it was NOT better.

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    Response from Kinetic

    HI Tina! I’m sorry for the repeated outages, inconsistent in‑home signal, the app status confusion, and the frustration of having to re-do scripted troubleshooting before reaching a level‑two tech—especially with a switch back already scheduled. We’d like to dig into your connection history, verify coverage and equipment placement, check for line or network issues, and review any eligible credits, then ensure escalation pathways are set up correctly so you aren’t stuck repeating steps. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can investigate and reach out directly.

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2025

    I am very satisfied with the installation and the service has been good. It took a while to get the line buried, but they did a good job with that also. I started out using the router provided by Kinetic; however, I switched to my own mesh system and everything continued to work fine and didn't have to change passwords.

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    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2025

    We had service from Kinetic before for our computer and TV. It was great, although the cost was too high. When a tree fell down and hit the line, they did a good job fixing it. However, we don’t have Kinetic anymore since we moved and we can’t get service over here.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Ronald! Thank you for sharing your balanced experience and for the 3/5 rating—while we’re glad the installation went smoothly and the fallen-tree line issue was resolved promptly, we’re sorry for the buffering and the TV switching channels, and for any confusion around pricing. Even though you’ve moved on from Kinetic, we’d value the chance to review what happened with your connection (signal quality, equipment, or line issues) and clarify any billing questions in case it’s helpful now or in the future. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can take a closer look and address your concerns.

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    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2025

    I wanted better speed and service, and I was told that with the fiber optic cables, we would get faster speed. But I’m not happy with it. I use Kinetic for my cellphone and TV, and the internet for browsing, and I'm noticing slow speeds instead of faster speeds.

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    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2025

    There was no internet at all for several years where I live and Kinetic came through with the fiber optics. I use it to binge-watch Netflix. I also have a business in Quaker City and I have it at my business. When we’re out or in town, especially in Quaker City, there’s basically no internet. Once you go a quarter mile past my road, you don’t get service until you get home, unless you’re inside someone’s house. About a mile from my house, my phone works fine, and I have no issues at home. I even had Kinetic move my service from the front of my shop to the back because I wasn’t getting good coverage. The techs came out the very next day, moved it, and didn’t charge me.

    I've had Kinetic for years and a half now and the only problem I’ve had is that I started out with a nice rate and after a year, it went up from 55 to 90. They jumped too fast. But they brought it down $5 when I reached out to them. My mother had another company and it was always slow. When everybody else's internet is out and they're complaining, mine is working perfectly so I wouldn't change Kinetic for anything.

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    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025

    Excellent Service. I recommend this service. I love it best. Since I signed up for my service it has been excellent. Very satisfied with it. Go Get Yours today. Best decision I made. I wouldn't change it for nothing.

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    Reviewed Oct. 28, 2025

    The fiber is working very fast and if it fails, Kinetic fixes it quickly. They’re great people.

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    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2025

    I enjoy my service very much. It is way better than Spectrum. I would definitely refer Kinetic to my friends and family members. I was expecting a gift card to use towards my bill due to hard times,but I have yet to receive it. But overall my experience has been good.

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2025

    Very easy, affordable, the representative was very respectful every time I called the customer service phone number for any issues at all. My bill came with the amount I was told I would be charged. I love Kinetic.

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2025

    Government gave these companies millions to make sure everyone has internet. Kinetic refuses to upgrade us to high speed fiber, because I live off the main road. Neighbors all have it. Our internet speed is 16-20. Nice! They also raised the price without telling us. We will be switching to another carrier soon. Just another big company who only cares about money.

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    Response from Kinetic

    HI Keith! Thank you for your review. I have checked and unfortunately, I am not seeing we have any current projects in progress to bring your address fiber. We are awarded government funds at times to extend services to rural areas however those projects are have many different stipulations on being able to provide service to as many customers as possible. Unfortunately, we aren't able to upgrade everyone all at the same time but do our best. I hate that your specific address has not been included in the recent projects. It also looks like your billing has remained the same for at minimum the last four months. I'd be happy to address any further issues if you'd like to reach out directly to me at uniticanhelp@uniti.com using the subject "consumer affairs review". Thanks!

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2025

    I highly recommend Kinetic to anyone who wants a better quality for a better price internet service. Unlike my other service, which was overpriced and had issues with connection at least 3 times a month, Kinetic is super affordable, fast, and provides clear pictures on all my TVs. I highly recommend this internet service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2025

    Great service. Have had problems whatsoever. The installation was done the same week I ordered service. Tthat's was a big thing since I needed the service asap. It's affordable and I have enjoyed the service with no problems. All in all it's a great service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 20, 2025

    Super great compared to my old WiFi providers! Hasn’t gone out and the speed has been consistent. Also the price is pretty good. I used to pay almost $200 for the same speed. Even without the discount, it’s cheaper with Kinetic.

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    Reviewed Oct. 19, 2025

    I love it and it is really fast and I would tell anybody to get it and it's really fast and it does not lag at all so if you want good service please call and find out what all you need about it and it really work.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2025

    We had Starlink and although it was great, it was expensive. Once Kinetic came to our area we were excited to find out. It was half the price, and the speed of the Internet was just as fast if not faster than Starlink. Everything went great from the installation to the guys burying the cable and also the gentleman who help set us up from the start.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2025

    We are very happy with our service. Our internet is super fast now and a lot cheaper than our last provider. We are very happy with the customer service as well! If you haven't looked to see if it's available in your area, you should do that now. It's well worth it and we had no issues with the switch.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2025

    So far service and customer service is top tier. Would recommend. Customer service handled all my needs in a timely matter. Installation was quick and painless. Speeds seem to be really good. No lagging.

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    Reviewed Oct. 16, 2025

    The service of Kinetic has been great. I don’t have a problem with the internet itself. My problem is with my bill. I'm just dissatisfied with the price I was getting, and I’m not pleased with the increases.

    It was $114. Back in May, it jumped to $126. They told me that I would have to pay $126 in June, and it would go back down to $114. It went to $117 for one month, and now it’s back to $124 or $125 a month. When they took it, they said they would take it back down to $114 or $117. Well, I went paperless, so it was supposed to knock $2 a month off. I was looking at a $115 bill and not up to $125 or $124. When they were taking it back down to $114, they told me that that would be good through the end of the year. And here I am in October, still paying 120 some dollars a month.

    I'm pleased with the service. They're very polite, and they listen to the questions that I have. But they’re not really helpful. They tell me that they can take back the price for so many months, but don't do it. Another problem I have is I don't get any forewarning.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m sorry for the confusion and stress these billing changes have caused—especially given your limited income and health challenges. While statements can vary due to factors like promotional-period changes, taxes or surcharges, prorations, and the timing of discounts (such as paperless billing), the fluctuations you described are larger than expected and deserve a thorough review. We’d like to investigate your specific account, confirm that the paperless discount is consistently applied, validate any promised rate through year-end, and provide a clear breakdown of charges; we’ll also coordinate directly with Kinetic by Windstream to resolve any discrepancies. Please email me at uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information, and we’ll get to work right away. Thanks!

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2025

    We're having trouble with Kinetic's service after I changed to fiber. It has been buffering. I've called their customer service, and they've taken care of it. I've rebooted it, and it seems to be doing a little bit better. Other than that, everything's been good.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2025

    My daughter used to work for Windstream, and she told me that they were who I needed to go to for Wi-Fi and internet. I have never had a problem with their team. The most I ever waited to get a person was three days. Although that drove me crazy, it was all right. I have never had to wait an enormous amount of time for them to get out here.

    When I call, they would tell me to go to my box and, for example, they would tell me to stick the end of a gym clip through the little hole and they would run me through the prompts. The problem does not happen a lot, but when I did what they told me, it fixed the issue.

    I loved it, until today. I do not understand why my bill went up this month. I live alone and I have to pay rent, utilities, car payment and car insurance. I was paying 60$ and I was barely getting by, so I cannot afford 92$. My friend had the same thing. When he got his bill, it was the same. Overall, it is great other than the price.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2025

    We’re very happy with Kinetic. We haven’t had any issues. It’s fast, and in our situation, having something fairly quick is not a necessity but is all right. There have been times because of weather conditions it might have been a little slower, but it’s not like we’re waiting around for a long period of time. We like it. Every time we had to call them, the people were very polite, professional, and enjoyable to talk to.

    We’ve been paying $46 for two years, and we hope we stick to that rate for five years. We had Spectrum for years and their rates kept going up. Even when our two years are up and we get a high bill, Kinetic is still a whole lot better than Spectrum.

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    Reviewed Oct. 15, 2025

    If you are a gamer, and I mean a real gamer, get something else. They turn off their service at 11pm to 1 pm on random nights, sometimes a Tuesday, or even the weekend. It's Tuesday and the 5th time this has happened in 6 months. Again. Avoid if you're a gamer.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m sorry for the repeated late-night service interruptions you’ve encountered—especially frustrating when gaming. What you’ve described is not the reliability we aim to deliver, and we’d like to investigate the cause and ensure you have a stable connection during peak gaming hours. If you need additional assistance, please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with “Consumer Affairs Review” as the subject and include your full name and account information so we can review your service history and work toward a fix. Thanks!

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    Reviewed Oct. 13, 2025

    With Kinetic my internet was installed quickly. For half the price I was paying my internet runs so much faster. The download speed is incredible and best of all no more crashing or rebooting like I had to do daily with my last provider. Extremely happy customer. <3

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    Reviewed Oct. 11, 2025

    I’ve got one of those service boxes from Kinetic in front of my house and I saw the techs going in and out so I got them. The internet has been good but I had to call several times to get in touch with someone.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2025

    I've been a customer of Kinetic for a number of years. It was the only option for me. Their service was fine. I had no problem. I would recommend them.

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    Response from Kinetic

    HI Maxine! Thanks so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful review. We’re glad to hear your Kinetic service has been consistent and that you’ve found our website easy to use—those are big priorities for us. We also appreciate your note about our promotional outreach feeling respectful.

    We did notice the 3-star rating and would love to learn what would move your experience from “satisfactory” to “excellent.” If there’s anything we can improve—speed options in your area, value for the price, or anything else—please let us know. We’re continually expanding and upgrading our network, and we’re happy to review your plan to make sure you’re getting the best fit and current offers. Thank you!

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2025

    I have been with Kinetic and Windstream for a long time. I've had good service with them so far. But for a while, I was really getting kicked off because, every other day, I'd lose service. I was really getting angry now ‘cause it was always when my favorite show was on. But it's been good lately. I just wish I had more good channels.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2025

    I was with Kinetic before it was Windstream since 2008. I did a few promotions with them where my prices were reduced and I maintained that service. I really received good service and I never changed.

    When you call, it is automated service and it takes a while to get through. But once you get through to someone, it's very easy. It's friendly talking with the representative. And most of the time, the technicians are good at their work. My recent technician, Keith, was a really good technician. He talked with me and made sure everything was working perfectly and checked back with me.

    I only have the internet with Kinetic and the service is good. Hardly any interruption. If there's any interruption, getting their help depends on their appointments. Their timing is very good, especially with the technician. They're out here and they make sure everything is working and the customer is satisfied.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2025

    We have Kinetic fiber for work and personal use, and it’s been pretty good. The price has gone up more than it should be, so that hasn’t been great. But the internet is fine.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2025

    We started with Windstream back in 2020 for $68.02/month. Now we are paying 148.00 for the same 200 megabytes. The customer loyalty woman openly admitted the doing price hikes twice a year. The competitors are currently offering 5 gigs for less than $100/month. There is no phone call to warn you or an official statement that they are changing the agreed-upon price. The change is just on your bill. If you have a third party handling your accounting, you will NEVER know it's happening. The company is run by total thieves.

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    Response from Kinetic

    HI Alyssa! I believe I've already responded to your same review via Yelp but just in case, here is our response again with how to reach out to us. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with price increases and the lack of clear communication—your frustration is understandable, and we appreciate you calling this out. While rates can change due to promotional periods ending or broader pricing updates, you should be able to count on transparent billing and advance notice. We’d like to review your account history, confirm what triggered the increases, and explore any available options to reduce your bill (such as current promotions, plan changes, or discounts) and improve notification preferences so changes aren’t a surprise. If you’re willing, please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can locate your account and assist you directly.

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    Reviewed Oct. 9, 2025

    Kinetic has been here since we moved here and we've used them for 15 years. We use the internet service to work from home and stream, and then my kids play games. We've had lagging and streaming problems, and I put those tickets through the portal app. That's easy. They've come out and had to adjust a few different times with it.

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    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2025

    I love the speed up and down. This is an excellent company to do business with. I have already put out the word. The only problem I have with this company is "billing related issues". I need this auto billing to happen automatically on the 3rd of every month, not on the 1st. That is the ONLY issue.

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    Reviewed Oct. 8, 2025

    Love the prices, my service was very good. Tech was awesome. I moved my service to a new house and they were great about it. Only had to wait a few days for service at new house. The tech was friendly and answered all my questions.

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    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2025

    Good speed, reliable, no issues with installation set ups and happy with prompt technical response/service or any ticket resolutions. Customer service is also great and courteous. We were not happy with previous internet service customer service.

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    Reviewed Oct. 6, 2025

    Other than the snag of waiting on city workers marking lines for the techs, it went smooth on setup and works without a hitch or I guess glitch lol! I can't complain on the price compared to most companies.

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    Reviewed Oct. 5, 2025

    The Kinetic team member that stopped by to offer us fiber internet with super respectful and knowledgeable about everything and made it very easy to get started up. Technician was very helpful and respectful when they got it all hooked up for us. Couldn’t be happier with Kinetic!

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2025

    Sales representative was friendly and knowledgeable. Price was better than our previous plan. Technician was on time and professional and installation went smoothly. Would recommend to friends and family!

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    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2025

    Great service, great customer service. I would recommend anyone to get service through Kinetic. Box could of been placed elsewhere in the house instead of where it was put. Service technician was great.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2025

    Kind sales team who offered cash incentives to switch from Spectrum. $200 gift card arrived and were used to pay other bills. No lag in service and more than happy with lower internet costs. Need to switch my business address to Kinetic to increase savings. With Spectrum I felt like just another customer who got tricked into paying more for mediocre internet. With Kinetic I feel like I’m part of a family that cares about me saving more and being happy with fast internet.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2025

    Long time customer of Windstream (over 15 years). This morning they disconnected service, the bill was paid, payment arrangements were made on Sept 23'rd and payment was made on that day with the understanding that another payment would be made on Oct 6'th. Service disconnected on Oct 2'nd at 9am. Called them. Made yet another payment to get service restored. Not what we had agreed upon back on Sept 23'rd but needed my service. As of 2pm service has not been restored, no one at Windstream can give me an update on when I will have service! STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY!

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    Response from Kinetic

    HI Kenneth! I'm sorry for the frustration you’ve experienced, especially as a long‑time customer, and we appreciate you sharing the details of your payment arrangement and the service interruption on Oct 2. We’d like to review what happened with the Sept 23 agreement, confirm the payments applied, and expedite getting your service restored if still needed. Please email uniticanhelp@uniti.com with the subject “Consumer Affairs Review” and include your full name and account information so we can investigate and follow up promptly. Thank you,

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    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2025

    I'm very pleased. They are always understanding and willing to work with me no matter what it may be. Everyone is very nice and outgoing. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone. I've been with them for years and wouldn't change it

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2025

    Kinetic gigabit fiber service has been excellent since it was installed two months ago. The price and dependability of the service is unmatched. There have been no service interruptions and I'm able to stream multiple 4k streams while also surfing and playing PS5. I could not be happier!

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2025

    Price point is great compared to old service. Service is great. No issues or interruptions. Installation workers were wonderful. Very progressional. They called and asked if there was anything in the way of where the wire would be buried before just digging which was great. They finished in a timely manner and the installer was quick and checked everything was working well before he left. They were in contact with me through the whole process.

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2025

    Kinetic Internet is the best internet I've ever had. They are very professional when it comes to installing and helping out with anything you need fixed. They showed up the day they said they would to install it, the technician was very respectful and answered every question I had. I would definitely recommend them before any other company.

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2025

    Problems started when Kinetic pulled the lines and got us off the service that was in the ground and replaced it with aerial lines. They ran coax from the pole to the house instead of fiber into the router, which meant I wasn’t getting full fiber speeds. I raised the issue, but they wouldn’t adjust the bill. They required a phone line for internet, which I didn’t need, and I ended up paying for a phone I never used. I warned them that they’re gonna end up losing customers because they couldn’t keep up with the workforce. They bit off more than they could chew and didn't have the personnel or the workforce to back up their customers.

    I called about constant buffering because I couldn’t even watch a movie. I tried rebooting the router and Wi-Fi, and did everything I could to try to fix the problem. But Kinetic said it would take almost three weeks to send a technician. I asked who I needed to talk to in order to cancel my account with them. I told them that if they were not going to come out and fix it in the next few days, I was going to cancel and go with somebody else. They said there wasn’t anybody else available, and I told them that there was. I cancelled it and went with TruVista, and I’m happy with them. TruVista offered internet without a phone at about half the cost, so I switched. My family and neighbors have also switched to TruVista because Windstream won't stand behind it.

    When a tree took down lines, TruVista fixed them within three days and checked each house on the road to ensure speed and service were back to standard. If Kinetic comes back and asks what they can do to win me back, I’ll sit down and talk to them. They need to understand that competition is strong, and other providers are more reliable.

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    HI Jerry, We’re very sorry for the experience you described. For true fiber-to-the-premises, the standard setup is a fiber drop to an indoor or outdoor ONT with an Ethernet handoff to the router (not coax), so we want to investigate what happened at your address, review billing for accuracy, and ensure your account was closed out correctly with no lingering charges. If you’re open to it, please email unitycanhelp@unity.com with the subject “Google Review” and include your full name and account information so we can research your specific install, address the conduct you encountered, and follow up with a clear resolution. Thank you,

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2025

    Called to setup my internet, was met with a sales representative who tried every tactic to steer me to more money! I told them I was no longer interested and was harassed with multiple phone calls following. Notified lady twice no longer interested. This is shady, disgusting business. Shame on Kinetic, this is my 2nd experience and it's the same tactic. I know the service I'm looking for and you guys are just sales artist.

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    We’re very sorry for the pressure you felt during your call and for the repeated follow‑up after you clearly said you were no longer interested—that’s unacceptable and not how we want anyone to experience Kinetic. We’ll immediately review the interaction, stop further outreach, update your contact preferences, and address the conduct with the sales team to ensure this doesn’t happen again. If you’d still like to set up service, we’ll honor exactly what you asked for without upsell; if not, we’ll simply confirm your do‑not‑contact status. Please email unitycanhelp@unity.com with the subject “Google Review” and include your full name and number you called in from so we can locate your record, halt future calls, and follow up with confirmation.

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2025

    I’ve been using Kinetic internet for a while now and I’m really impressed with the quality of the service. The connection is stable, the speed is consistent even during peak hours, and I rarely experience any downtime. Customer support is also friendly and helpful whenever I have questions. It’s reliable, fast, and makes working and streaming at home much easier. I definitely recommend Kinetic to anyone looking for dependable internet service.

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2025

    I was told I was going to get a $300 promotional sign up bonus yada yada not only received $100 of it and then I got charged equipment rental so technically they only charge me what they promised but then they had extra fees.

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    Response from Kinetic

    HI Chris! I'd be happy to take a look into this as we have several different promotions for the rebate offers. Some are delivered shortly after install while others require the first payment and 45 days of service before it activates. Please email me directly with your full name and account/telephone number and I'd be happy to take a look. Thanks!

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2025

    We've never had any problem with Kinetic. Our service is good.

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    Reviewed Sept. 25, 2025

    I've been a Kinetic customer for about 20 years and their service has been great. The customer service experience has always been very positive.

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2025

    You must tell the sales associate several times to remove the router from your plan. The agent and I discussed at length the router I was going to purchase and yet he left the router included my plan. I had to catch that flub up.

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2025

    They just recently came and installed underground line through my neighborhood. Let me just say that the employees they hired are rude and inconsiderate. They blocked my driveway several times where I couldn't get out. They destroyed my front yard by digging and even trashed my flower bed around my mailbox. I called customer service and they said they would have someone come out and fix it and that never happened. By law they are required to put your property back as it was Prior. This company did not do so. They destroyed every single person's yard in this neighborhood. Screw this company.

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    Response from Kinetic

    HI Kelly! I've responded to this review on other platforms but wanted to follow up here as well in case you missed those responses. If you'd like help in resolving this matter and escalating with the local team members, please email me at unitycanhelp@unity.com with your address and any photos you may have. Thanks!

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2025

    It's been almost five years since I got started with Kinetic and I would choose them over pretty much all of the other companies out there. Their customer service has been excellent and I would recommend them to a friend.

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2025

    Kinetic's price gets higher and higher about every three months. But I use their service for TV and streaming, and it is pretty good.

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2025

    Kinetic was what was provided in my neighborhood, so I signed up with them. I use their service for normal internet usage and it's good. Their customer service has been excellent, plus their price and website are great.

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2025

    I have a landline and I have the Kinetic. Either way, when the service is out, it's out. The landline used to be workable all the time, but they made a change in the past year, and now, when there's an outage, it covers the landline too. I was with their predecessor prior to Windstream when they bought the predecessor out. So far, their service has been adequate. But they're not good on timely service if there's an outage and it takes a long time to get a service ticket responded to. They used to be much better. A few years ago, they used to have on-site people and now they don't or they have reduced them greatly. Also, I used to be able to deal with people when I have a problem on the telephone and now, I end up dealing either with a computer or with someone who doesn't speak English very well.

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    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2025

    I use Kinetic for internet and their service has been fast. Sometimes there are interruptions but they're not so bad. Their customer service is pretty good and I would recommend them to friends and family members. But I would also let them know the monthly payment keeps going up every month.

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    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2025

    They are slow they don't show up when scheduled they say one thing but do another. They say you'll get a reward for signing up but you never receive it. Ask you to do surveys and get rewards haven't gotten any yet. They are the only provider in this area so if you want service you have to go to them.

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    Response from Kinetic

    HI Pearl! Thank you for sharing this feedback, and I’m truly sorry for the frustration you’ve experienced with slow responses, missed appointments, inconsistent communication, and not receiving the signup or survey rewards you were promised—none of that meets the standard we expect. If you’re willing, please email unitycanhelp@unity.com with the subject “consumer affairs” and include your full name and account information so we can investigate your specific appointments and rewards, resolve any issues, and coordinate a convenient time for service with proactive updates. We know being the only provider in your area means we must earn your trust every day, and we appreciate the chance to make this right. Thank you, Maggie

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    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2025

    Kinetic is very reliable service. They stand true to their word. The pricing is very affordable. The technician was in and out in no time with the installation. He showed up right on time. I have had no trouble at all with my service.

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2025

    PRO: Great price and good speeds. CON: Repair service is lacking, unable to serve customer base adequately. We've had two service calls this year with a 5-day wait on each. Nextdoor neighbor's service went down 9/17/25 and her scheduled repair date is 9/23/25. Unacceptable.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your positive note on our pricing and speeds. However, we're concerned to hear about the inconvenience caused by the repair wait times. We strive to ensure timely support, and we're disappointed to learn we've not met your expectations. Please rest assured we actively work to improve our responsiveness. Should you need immediate assistance, we encourage you to contact us directly at uniticanhelp@uniti.com so we can address any specific concerns promptly. ~Alaina

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    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2025

    Fast, reliable Internet, only complaint is I haven't received my gift card for signing up, but other than that, everything else is great. Customer service is good, speed is great, no outages or any other problems.

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    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2025

    I have experienced amazing service thus far. I have not experienced any lagging with multiple devices hooked up and running at the same time doing everything from gaming to streaming device and social media. The speed is awesome from not only downloading but to uploading as well. Love the great service.

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    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2025

    Switched from another provider that I was with over 15 years and I am so glad that I did. We don’t have many options in our area but this option is perfect. I have had zero issues and the transition was seamless. I would recommend service if you’re on the fence.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2025

    We've had Kinetic for a very long time and we're very pleased with it. We use it for the TV and I also use it on our desktop when I go into accounts and pay my bills. Our grandson plays games as well. Sometimes we get an email or a text regarding outages, but we don't have very much trouble. We were down where we had to call them, and they came out the next day. They were very quick and got things up and running with no problem. We pay $43 a month and the price is right. As long as they keep the price good, we're good. We're on a really tight budget and it fits that.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2025

    Fiberoptic crews butchered DSL lines on our street. Took 5 days to run temp line, never came to bury line. Been a month now, was called, offered and scheduled

    fiber upgrade twice. Never showed up or called. Have spoken to 7 or 8 people, NO ONE ever called back as promised. Now they won’t even answer my calls. Customer for Over 40 years apparently means nothing. Good luck! You will need it. P.S. The local office is a joke.

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    Thank you for reaching out and expressing your concerns. We are deeply sorry for the disruption and frustration you've encountered with our services. Your long-standing relationship with us is incredibly valued, and it's concerning to hear about the delays and communication issues you're experiencing.

    Ensuring these issues are resolved quickly is our top priority. Please contact us directly at uniticanhelp@uniti.com so we can address the specific issues with your DSL and scheduled fiber upgrade. We would like the opportunity to make this right, arrange for the burying of your line and ensure seamless service for your household. Thank you for your patience and dedication as we work to resolve these concerns expeditiously. ~Alaina

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    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2025

    Kinetic is very dependable. I went with them because of the speed they offered and their availability. I use the internet service mostly for streaming and so far, the speed stays the same. I had 500 mbps and I downgraded it to 300 simply to save a few dollars. But the speed is never a problem. Aside from that, any time there was an outage, which is very seldom, it was a very short-lived outage. I wish they would get the fiber out near me, but they don't have it yet. But I've been very happy with Kinetic and I highly recommend it to friends and family. I also really like that if I ever need a service call, their response is very quick. It's not like you have to make an appointment and wait three weeks. Generally, if I make an appointment, within two days, I get a service. I love the Kinetic app, too and I have it on my phone.

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    Reviewed Sept. 1, 2025

    A Kinetic salesman came to our door. He was very friendly and I'm glad I didn't turn him away! Kinetic had just installed fiber into our neighborhood. We were able to double the speed we were getting from Spectrum and cut our payments in half! Now that we've had Kinetic for two months, the speed and reliability has been as advertised: fantastic! The salesman stopped by again after installation to make sure things were working. Great personal service!

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    Reviewed Aug. 30, 2025

    I had people listening in on my phone conversations. I also had their employees sending me porn videos. My house was bugged by their employees. I had about 50/100 robocalls a day. I had their employees calling saying there was an assault at my home. Need I say more???

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    Hi Judy, I am really sorry for this having been your experience. I am happy to look into this. You can email me directly at uniticanhelp@uniti.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2025

    I have a home far out in the County and Kinetic is one of a very few providers in our area. Signing up was a breeze and they were very nice. However, everything goes downhill from there. The service was down all the time, modem would have to be replaced twice a year and the customer service was horrific. It would take over two weeks for them to get someone to come out to repair the service. All of the service guys were great, but the customer service representative are in the Caribbean. Difficult to understand and are not willing to do anything to get your problems resolved. The last problem I had, I told them they had three days to resolve it or I was leaving. Did not care until I cancelled the service. Then they wanted to send someone out that same day. Worthless company. Been waiting for my overpayment refund after cancelling for over 4 month now. If you live out in the country, get Starlink like I did. Worth every penny, fast and no more headaches.

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    Response from Kinetic

    We deeply regret the issues you've faced with Kinetic's service, especially in relation to downtime and customer support. Your feedback is important to us, even if you're no longer a customer. We acknowledge the challenges you experienced with our representative's communication and delays in service in your area. We aim for efficiency in such matters and apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Should you wish to share any further details please contact us directly at uniticanhelp@uniti.com. ~Alaina

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    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2025

    Our internet is out AGAIN for the 3rd time in the past 8 months. There is no outage in our area, the app shows there is a signal, but the box is bad. AGAIN. Kinetic was supposed to have a tech come fix it after a week of no service. I work from home so I need internet but guess what. The tech never showed. I called 3 times to get an ETA and was told the first two times the tech would be here by 6pm. When 6pm came and went suddenly the tech wouldn't be able to come out for another week!

    We NEVER changed the appointment date and I have the text messages and email confirmation of the date they never showed up for. I was even told I didn't know what I was talking about because I am female, They have the WORST customer service ever. DO NOT use their services no matter how much of a deal they offer you. Oh, and trying to cancel the service is just as bad. 20 minutes of being transferred and I am still on hold just trying to cancel my services. DO NOT USE THEM!

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    Response from Kinetic

    Thank you for sharing your experience, and I'm very sorry to hear about the ongoing difficulties with our service, especially considering the impact on your work. The tech not showing up—and only informing you at the last minute about further delays—is unacceptable. We're also deeply troubled by your mention of a concerning interaction, as this does not reflect our values.

    We want to investigate this matter further and make things right. Please contact us directly at uniticanhelp@uniti.com with further details regarding this incident, so we can address these issues and work to restore your trust. Your business is important to us, and we are eager to improve this experience. Thank you for your patience as we work to assist you.

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2025

    Fastest speeds in my area. Technicians are knowledgeable and friendly arrive when they are supposed to or a little early. There is always clear communication. There have been very few issues which is amazing since I work from home. Very happy that I switched from the old provider who had issues at least once a week. Price is great, not at all expensive for the services I receive

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2025

    I have had the greatest experience with Kinetic and everyday just gets better for they make my days happier 😊. I'm thankful to be a part of a team that is on call for everyday need of issue, outage problems to downed service. They are turelee grate. Thank for the time and service

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2025

    I had Kinetic fiber internet for about 5 years and had only 1 problem and that was because my modem went bad. No buffering at all. I’m very pleased with my service. I recently had a problem with my Wi-Fi started dropping in certain parts of the house. The test showed no problems. I bought a Wi-Fi extender and so far it seem to solve the problem.

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2025

    The product is good once installed. However, getting it to properly work was a nightmare! It took weeks to solve basic issues. TV compatibility was a disaster. Customer service was a joke. I had to install firesticks on my TVs to get a satisfactory reception. The internet still goes out with every storm and often in the middle of the day for no reason.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Thank you for sharing your experience, though I'm disappointed to hear about the difficulties you've encountered. Your feedback about the challenges integrating the product and reliance on firesticks for satisfactory reception has been noted. We're sorry that our customer service did not meet your expectations. Rest assured that addressing these issues is a priority for us. The interruptions you're experiencing due to weather or other technical reasons are not what we strive for either. Could you please reach out to us at uniticanhelp@uniti.com so we can improve your connection stability and see how else we might assist you? We greatly value your patience, and your input will help us serve all our customers better.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2025

    Very good service, when encountering a problem they respond in timely manner and resolve the issue. Would highly recommend to anyone. The personnel I have had the privilege to talk to are professional, courteous, concerned, and knowledgeable. The service personnel are timely arriving and keep you informed with their progress and what they found the problem was.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2025

    Kinetic by Windstream is fast reliable internet in rural areas. I've had Kinetic internet over 5 years. My service has only been out a few times due to weather or construction in the area. Technical Support knowledgeable and offers self help options through the mobile app. I would recommend Kinetic to anyone looking for great internet and phone services.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2025

    Ever since we changed from copper to fiber my waiting-to-load spinners have disappeared. There seems to be no limit when we have several cellphones going while watching Netflix. I am totally impressed and pleased. My upload and download speeds average around 760 Mb/s. By comparison, my previous DSL typically ran 10 Mb/s.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2025

    It is wonderful customer service who go out of their way to assist and help. The service is great and hardly ever goes out. I would recommend Kinetic. If you are looking for good service and a wonderful customer service department. They are quick and prompt and if you have any issues or problems they will resolve the matter quickly.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2025

    Price for the service is expensive for Seniors and the price for a landline should be in the bundle along with TV instead of being DIRECTV. The only positive about Kinetic is that you have an office in Albemarle and great local service. When calling to talk with a rep. the background noise sounds like a daycare or restaurant.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the convenience and support of having a local office in Albemarle and your positive local service experience. We're also mindful of your concerns regarding pricing and background noise when contacting us. Please know these points are valuable to us as they help us improve our product offering and service quality. Feel free to reach out to us at uniticanhelp@uniti.com if you have any other suggestions or if there’s anything specific we can do to assist you further. We’re here to help! ~Alaina

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2025

    The technicians I worked with to complete my order were very friendly and informative. They informed me of when they would be arriving which I really appreciated. I am curious though of when I will be receiving my fiber optic service. I understood that someone would be contacting me regarding the installation. Hope that it will be soon.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2025

    We had the competition when we first moved into town. It consisted of unreliable connectivity. Our internet would just randomly drop. We tried Kinetic and never looked back! Better price, quick and reliable connectivity. Ideal for having a gamer and streaming everything online. I only wish parental controls where part of standard package.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2025

    I used to have Windstream, and then Kinetic took over it. The service and the quality have been good, and they actually improved the cost at one time and lowered my bill. I live alone and only have one computer and one phone, but the bill was out of sight. That was just this year, a few months ago in April. They looked at it and reduced the price because there was a lot of stuff I didn't even need.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2025

    When we first moved into the house we’re in now, which was three years ago, I had no internet other than satellite internet out there. So, we waited, and Kinetic was finally running fiber optic there. And I needed the internet for my work-from-home job. So, it was the only good internet to get out there. I didn’t have much of a choice unless I wanted the crappy satellite. So, I was in touch with them back and forth for a year, waiting for it to get finished. And then, when it got finished, we finally got it. 

    I don’t have a telephone service through them, but the telephone service that I have isn’t great where we live. So, I’m able to turn on my Wi-Fi calling and take calls. The quality of their service is wonderful. I haven’t had any problems with it other than most recently. We’ve had it so long that our bill is going up. So, instead of the $50, $60 that it was when we started, it’s $90. I could be paying $94 for this good internet.

    I feel that it’s worth it, but at the same time, I don’t like paying my bill and seeing that new customers are getting $24 a month for the same internet that I’m paying $90. And I’ve been a long-time customer. So, I was thinking that there should be a discount there for being a loyal customer. But there is not. Your price goes up after a couple of years. But it’s still worth it. It’s still a good product because it’s really good internet. And then, if I still had my work-from-home job, I couldn’t do it without it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2025

    It’s been amazing with Kinetic Windstream. Every time we have a problem, it gets fixed ASAP. We had to fix our wire once because it got messed up outside while I was cleaning. The other issue was the box we rented from them. Ours was too old. Now it works faster and better. The internet reaches even to my yard and in my carport. We have the gamer’s package because my husband and kids are into games. There has never been a glitch when the power goes out or during bad weather because we have fiber wires. The fiber wire is very top-notch, worth it, and up-to-date. It is way better than what we had three years ago. Ever since we switched to Kinetic Windstream, we have had no issues.

    It’s very easy to get in contact with the representatives. When I had to help my friend and contacted Kinetic Windstream, somebody answered right away. The lady was so nice, helpful, and understanding to my 72-year-old friend. I have been referring Kinetic Windstream to people. I have referred them to my mom’s friend who moved up the street from me and she loves them too. They said something about receiving a gift card, but I haven’t received anything or information about it.

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2025

    I first heard about Kinetic on the TV, and then a sales agent came by to talk to me about it. It sounded like a good deal, so I decided to sign up. I’m having great service with the internet. I use it for my work in the office and I also have a television for watching programs. The price is good, and the quality of the service would be a 10 out of 10. People need to try Kinetic, they might be greatly surprised by it.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2025

    When I got here to Glenwood about two years ago, we had Kinetic set up our high speed internet. I talked to them on the phone and it was very positive. The installation was wonderful. The fellows who came and got me all hooked up were great. I've looked at other companies and I think I've got a very good deal with them. I would tell people to go with Kinetic. I enjoy everything they've done for me.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2025

    There’s no good satellite where I live out there. And my neighbors had gotten Kinetic and told us about it, so we went ahead and looked into it and had it hooked up. We have internet service through them, and we use it just for watching TV and looking stuff up on the phone. We’ve never had any issues with it. Their service is awesome.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2025

    I have been a Windstream customer for more than 25 years. They have always been reliable. All is good right now.

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    Reviewed Aug. 15, 2025

    Kinetic's service works well. Their customer service is good. But, I would love it if the price went down.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2025

    I have had the same account for 23 years and it has been a painful 23 years. One thing about Windstream is that they are very good at charging the customer and not crediting the customer when there are issues. I have been through this many many times and I have had enough. This most recent outage, I ended up emailing the President of Operations over my state and telling him the issues that I was dealing with and the extra costs that I incurred due to this outage. I work from home, so not having internet is an issue and does not allow me to work. He told me someone would be in touch. I spoke with a woman from the Executive Complaints department that assured me everything would be fixed and resolved quickly and if I had any issues to contact her and she would take care of it. Well, she wouldn't ever take my calls after that one conversation and wouldn't return any messages.

    I also had a woman at the 800 number tell me that the credit was applied to my next bill, but I've gotten 2 bills since then and no, it has not been applied. Every person that I spoke with on the phone or dealt with in person told me a different story, which is why I only communicate with the field manager through text now, so I can have documentation. A month after contacting the President of Operations, I contacted him again and let him know that I was still having issues with the internet, I have incurred additional expenses, the woman with the Executive Complaints department will not answer any calls and I need someone that can help me. I received a response saying he will share it with his team and that's it, never heard anything back.

    A person that is in a leadership role that does not care about customers is showing his team to behave the same way. Seeing that a customer has reached out to you a month later with the same issues, that should be a concern, but it wasn't. I have never heard from him again and he has never reached out to see if everything was resolved. Here we are a couple of months later and the most recent text that I received from the manager in the field on 7/25 said he will give me a credit once he sees if the internet is going to work.

    If you're not sure if you fixed it correctly all of the times that you told me it was fixed, why are you even charging me? I know what's happening, they are waiting it out like all of the other times and hoping that I forget about it. I suggest for the people that aren't sure where to turn, familiarize yourself with the FCC and FTC and which deceptive practices each of them handle and go that route. That is what I am having to do. I have a lot of documentation of the deceptive practices of Windstream and I'm going other routes to get all of this resolved. If you have the ability to go with another company, I would suggest you do.

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    Reviewed Aug. 4, 2025

    I have service and I was hooking up service in my name for my daughter and was promised to get a $100 Mastercard for recommending her. It's been over a month and I didn't receive it. And I called customer service and they said they don't see any place where I should be getting a card. So I was outright lied to very disappointed.

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    Response from Kinetic

    We greatly appreciate you highlighting this issue. It's important to us that you receive the rewards and service experience assured to you. We're sorry to hear about the misunderstanding concerning your $100 Mastercard. We encourage you to reach out to our customer service team with details about your daughter's service setup, as it may help in resolving this. You can get in touch directly by emailing wincanhelp@windstream.comThank you for your patience. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 31, 2025

    Kinetic bought Windstream, which I’ve had for 22 years, and the service has been good. The overall cost is not bad either. Kinetic works good for me.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2025

    Throughout these years, my experience with Kinetic has been consistently pleasant. I'm happy with the service they provide.

    Even though I've been a customer for so long, I haven't had any issues requiring direct interaction with their customer service team; they seem to run things smoothly. This service supports all my internet needs, from gaming and streaming to working from home, without any interruptions or drops in service.

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    Reviewed July 31, 2025

    I ordered and am paying for the fastest business internet service with phone lines, phone rentals, and e fax. The speed is never close to the 1 Gig ordered. The phone service seems to be OK though dialing or is ancient technology. The reason this is a poor value or decision is that the customer service is not there. The project managers are a joke. Kelley ** the PM. She screwed up the order multiple times. When I asked for on-boarding to help download the app into iMacs, to change password on visitor wi-fi, to retirement voicemail and taxes, I was told that it wasn't her job and to watch a YouTube video.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Dr. Don, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with any issues you are experiencing. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 26, 2025

    The worst customer service experience. I asked for price and availability, the agent told me the information. Then I told him I would need to discuss with my roommate first to fully make a decision. But he was keep telling me that I was doing non sense that if I don’t have internet for the next few days, I won’t be able to do anything. I told him I will deal my situation and thanked him for helping. But he was keep telling me what I am doing is non sense and I should place a service right now. I said no again. Then he hung up without a word. I can’t believe how emotional, selfish, and unprofessional thus company represents. The worst company ever.

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    Response from Kinetic

    We sincerely apologize for the experience you had with our customer service team. It's concerning to hear about the interaction you described, as it does not align with our policy of respectful and professional assistance. Please know we value your decision-making process and support your right to consider options at your own pace. We would like to investigate this further to ensure it does not happen again. Kindly reach out to our customer support at wincanhelp@windstream.com and allow us the opportunity to make things right. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 24, 2025

    Worst company I have ever dealt with. This is at least the 4th time in the past year I have been down at least for 5 days or more. It was “fixed” yesterday at 3pm and is already down again at 6am the next day. No help when you call other than the obligatory “sorry”.

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    Response from Kinetic

    We sincerely apologize for the repeated interruptions to your service. It’s disheartening to hear this has been an ongoing issue. We understand the frustration of experiencing service outages even after repairs have been made. Could you please contact our support team directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com for assistance in resolving your concerns? Thank you for your patience, and we're committed to improving your service experience.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2025

    I wished I could give these people a Minus Negative star. I called these guys a week ago to get an estimate for internet. It was too high, couldn't afford it, a week later, a representative called me and asked me if I had found an internet company. I said no, she said they had a special based on my credit for $15 a month for one year, an additional $10 the following year, making it $25 based on my credit. I hesitated to give her my social security number but she assured me it was a soft hit on my credit. I finally gave her my credit card, social security number. She said I was approved for the $15 a month deal and I would get an additional credit for being an AT&T customer Plus a PrePaid Debit Card. I told her to send me the deal to my email. 24 hours later there was no email.

    I contacted their customer service department the next day and after being on the phone with them for about a half an hour they listen to the conversation I had with the representative who initially signed me up and they said she was wrong. There was no such deal so they basically took all my information and told me to go kick rocks, and they will not Honor such a Deal even though we had a contract and I had a Account Number with a Installation Date. Stay away from these guys at all costs. They're scammers. I'm going to file a complaint with the FTC and the Better Business Bureau. Now I have to monitor my credit.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi N.S, I regret that this has been your experience. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 23, 2025

    My dad passed away, and I reached out to Windstream to report his death. Ben, the supervisor refused to stop the billing from the date of his death. He was very rude to me and could care less that my dad had passed away and yelled at me justifying that they can continue to charge to the day I called and reported it. It’s been 7 weeks of dealing with my dad‘s passing and figuring out what all his bills are Every other company I had called automatically refunded anything billed after the date of his death. His is the only name on all of his utilities, and my mother had to move to assisted living after he passed. So apparently we’re supposed to stop when someone dies and notify them on the day of death and we cannot wait to get the death certificate or to figure out even where their bills are.

    His behavior was unacceptable and I encourage Windstream to go back and listen to the phone call, when I asked him for the number for the corporate office. He told me I could go look it up myself, he was not giving it to me. I asked him 9 times if I could speak to someone else that was kinder and he told me no every time. Worst company I’ve ever dealt with in my life! Call took place 7-23-2025 from 12:25-1:15, I was on hold 45 minutes before I was completely disrespected by this man! I’m pretty sure it’s fraud to continue to charge someone for a service after they have passed away!

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    Response from Kinetic

    Thank you for reaching out and sharing your difficult experience with us. We offer our sincere condolences for your loss and truly apologize for the distressful handling of this situation. Your experience does not meet the expectations we have for our service interactions, and we have shared your feedback with our team to prevent situations like this in the future.

    Please email us directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com with your contact details and the work order date to allow us to address the billing and investigate the matter further. Our intention is to adequately resolve experiences where inconvenience was unnecessarily created, ensuring compassion-led representation of our brand values.

    We're committed to rectifying this situation promptly and thank you again for highlighting these breakdown points.

    ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 18, 2025

    Mr. ** was professional, polite and very knowledgeable. You could tell that he really enjoys what he does and he exceeded any expectations. He was the “epitome” of what customer service should be. He made the process very easy. Thank you so much!

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    Reviewed July 18, 2025

    Kinetic lines have fallen down over my driveway, left numerous calls to no avail, cannot drive L P Gas for house, cannot deliver because he can’t drive under down lines that are hanging so low. It’s been a month and cannot get anything done regarding the very low-hanging lines.

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    Response from Kinetic

    We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you're facing with the downed lines over your driveway. I understand that this has been frustrating and disruptive. Our team is committed to finding a prompt and effective solution to remedy this situation. Could you kindly contact our support team via email at wincanhelp@windstream.com for direct assistance in resolving this urgent issue? Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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    Reviewed July 17, 2025

    Horrible Internet service. I pay an extremely high bill $147 monthly which isn't disclosed as one of their packages. I have intermittent connection they send a tech to the house to work on it which he made the issues worse. You tell the troubleshooter the issues they ask the same questions not hearing what you are saying all to try to send another tech out. This has been a month and still nothing resolved. Literally had 3 decent days this entire month. I've been a customer for years and just this month and all the service tickets I've had put in and all the no resolutions I have encountered is put a pretty bad taste on my mouth. Is there anyone in this company that knows the product and how to resolve the issue?

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Dwayne, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your service issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 16, 2025

    Most incompetent "customer service" I have ever experienced. Called ahead of time to cancel my account due to a move. Arranged to have the modem return label shipped to our new address. Here we are, almost a month later. Another bill, and no return label. In the past 27 days we have spent almost four hours on the phone trying to get this straight. You can barely understand anyone due to the accents. They say they fixed it. They didn't. Don't use this service unless you have a LOT of free time if there is an issue. TERRIBLE!!

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    Response from Kinetic

    I'm sorry to hear about your frustrating experience with returning your modem and the apparent lack of follow-up from our team. Ensuring smooth account transitions and resolving billing issues efficiently is paramount to us. It’s concerning to learn that this wasn’t achieved in your case. Please reach out to us at wincanhelp@windstream.com, providing your details so we can address these issues directly and expedite a resolution. Thank you for your patience while we work to rectify this matter. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 15, 2025

    I got Kinetic for my internet. I just use that for my Zooming on church. I thought I was gonna get the service cheaper but it went from 30 some dollars to 50 now. It's too much for what I use it for for once a week. I've been talking to Spectrum, and they said I can get it for 30 since I'm a senior. Everybody's got Spectrum because they like Spectrum better. They tell me to go to back to Spectrum because it's cheaper. Other than that, the of the internet service is alright.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2025

    I liked Kinetic‘s competitive pricing and impressive speed, and the quality of the service has been consistently very good. On occasions when I reached out to their customer service, the interactions were both professional and accurate. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with Kinetic's service and would comfortably recommend it to others.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2025

    Cost keeps going up yet the service is sub par. Double charged for a late payment (only late once by accident). I wish there was a difference service out here but we are dealing with what we can get..

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    Response from Kinetic

    Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced, particularly with the unexpected double charge for a single late payment. It’s important for us to ensure fairness and transparency, so please know that this situation doesn’t meet our standards either.

    We would like to look further into your account to see how we can rectify this and make sure you're satisfied with your service. Please contact our customer service directly

    at wincanhelp@windstream.com so we can assist you promptly. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and are committed to improving your experience with us. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 12, 2025

    I've had Windstream for 4 years because it's the only option where I live. Windstream Service is terrible, I'm writing this with no service because their modems go out usually quarterly so they send a tech out and that's an average of a week plus wait time. In 4 years I've had one Customer service rep that was knowledgeable and helpful and that was 2 days ago we were on the phone for 54 minutes. 48 hours later no service. When new service starts they connect the wires to your house outside and say someone will be here in 2 weeks to bury the lines they've been here 2x to bury lines and both times when I called at 3 weeks they tell me 2 months. You're not supposed to wait that long to bury lines after your yards been marked- they do it anyway. It's the absolute worst, if you have any other options I'd go with the other option. -Kristy P.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Kristy, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your service issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 9, 2025

    Kinetic advertises 99.9% reliability HA! That’s a Joke! Now in our 2nd full day with NO internet connectivity. Their customer service is terrible. They also use dynamic IP addressing that screws up my YoutubeTv.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Richard, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your service issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 7, 2025

    My available plan was $45/month for fiber lines, I end up paying $65/month instead and their lines are copper not fiber. Next problem was I needed better routing and to get hops removed, so I made multiple customer service tickets to get help. They passed me around next person to next person and they all told me to do a speed test and that my speeds are fine, yes I know my speeds are fine. That’s not why I made the tickets.. but hey I haven’t had an outage yet though so that’s a plus.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Marshall, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your service issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 5, 2025

    Kinetic was the only internet and phone service provider available in my area about 20 years ago and initially, I got their dial-up service. It gradually upgraded to DSL and just recently progressed to fiber. I've been using their internet and phone services for as long as I can remember, but for a while, my DSL service was quite unreliable. Despite the challenges, including frequent calls for troubleshooting — our speeds often plummeted from 28 meg to as low as 2 — there was no resolution.

    However, the shift to fiber has been transformative. Currently, I'm paying for a gigabit and consistently achieving well over 900 meg, which is quite satisfying. I'm thrilled with my current service level, especially since my son is a gamer and requires a stable connection. Previously, he was not pleased with the DSL, but the fiber has made a notable difference.

    Regarding cost, while I'd appreciate lower bills like anyone else, I'm settled with my current plan. I've received a special rate of $30 with a $10 discount. As the only provider around here, I'd likely recommend Kinetic to neighbors out of straightforwardness if asked.

    Overall, Kinetic's service, following the fiber upgrade, has been dependable and fulfilling for both me and my family.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2025

    We use Kinetic for streaming, and occasionally I have the capability to work from home if necessary. The speed of our connection is on the higher side. However, one issue I've encountered is that when there are outages, there should be credits given back to consumers. Several times, the power was out, and we lost internet for days with no compensation offered. This contrasts with some of their competitors who don't have the same downtime once the electricity is back.

    Regarding customer service, I find myself somewhat satisfied, though there is room for improvement. Their pricing, however, leaves much to be desired. After beginning with a promotional rate, the cost has risen significantly, and I feel their communication about the price increase was not transparent.

    I would rate my experience with Kinetic right in the middle. While they have been good in some aspects, the spontaneous price hikes and lack of accountability during outages are factors that hold me back from fully recommending their services.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Susan, I regret that this has been your experience. I would be happy to make sure that you are credited for the time you spent without service. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 4, 2025

    We signed up for Kinetic Windstream's best available service, then we transitioned later to high-speed internet as they upgraded their infrastructure. Unfortunately, our bill increased unexpectedly with this switch, leading me to reach out for adjustments, which they kindly provided. While their customer service has been supportive, often working with us to maintain our bill around $40, the actual internet service is sometimes unreliable. Frequent disconnections require us to regularly reboot our devices, which is frustrating given our reliance on the internet for security systems like Alexa, smart lights, and Ring cameras at our lake house. Furthermore, the prospect of switching to alternatives like SpaceX is financially daunting due to the associated costs.

    In terms of usage, my husband and I, along with our many grandkids, need a robust connection for work, such as graphic designing, and entertainment. Unfortunately, the speed feels insufficient for our needs, even with the upgraded plan, which should theoretically support our smart home devices and other high bandwidth needs. Despite these performance issues, I commend Kinetic Windstream's customer service highly. They have consistently worked with us to address our concerns, especially considering my history as a foster mom managing online schooling for my granddaughter on a tight budget.

    On the other hand, my mother, who also uses their services and lives nearby in Stockton, experiences severe reliability issues, losing connection with any weather fluctuation. We've called and complained about it, but unlike my situation, Kinetic hasn’t managed to optimize her cost despite her status as a senior on a fixed income. Additionally, it seems high-speed internet isn't offered in her immediate vicinity; her next-door neighbors enjoy it, but it stops short of her address. This disparity is disappointing, particularly since our overall options remain limited.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Lisa, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your service issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 3, 2025

    In my 7 years as a Kinetic customer, their customer service has been reliable. Once fiber became available in our area, my experience improved significantly with faster upload and download speeds. My overall experience has been positive, and I would not hesitate to recommend Kinetic to others.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2025

    The Kinetic customer service team and personnel are quite friendly, making interactions pleasant. However, the actual service has been somewhat intermittent, with frequent disconnects requiring reset about three to four times a week.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Lisa, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your service issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 2, 2025

    We are so excited that we have Kinetic. We stream our TV channels, and having Kinetic for our internet is wonderful. We don't have any interruptions. There was this one time, about a month or six weeks ago, when our neighbor caused two propane tanks to blow up and that damaged our optic cable on the pole by his house. Amazingly, Kinetic's team responded promptly and got everything repaired in no time. It was impressive to see their efficiency despite the chaos caused by the incident.

    In my experience, Kinetic's service has been impressive. People need to know what a great product this is for the price and I thoroughly recommend them to friends and family, as I find it to be an excellent choice.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2025

    I've been with Kinetic for several years and throughout my experience, I've found their customer service to be satisfactory—neither exceptional nor poor, just okay. One aspect I've consistently appreciated is the quality of the service itself, which I would describe as pretty good. I am content with the service provided.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2025

    So far, my experience with Kinetic has been good. I've been a customer for several years, and their service has been reliable. The customer service I've received over the years has been good.

    However, I've encountered some issues with the online payment process—it's given me some trouble, so I often end up paying over the phone instead of online. It would be great if this process could be made more straightforward. Another improvement I’d love to see is making the bills a bit cheaper.

    Despite these minor inconveniences, I would still rate my overall experience as high, and I’d be likely to recommend them to a friend.

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    After a positive interaction with Kinetic, Trista increased their star rating on July 2, 2025.

    Updated review: July 2, 2025

    For the time being, my issue has been resolved, thankfully. I will edit this again if the issues occur again, but for now, things are working.

    Original Review: July 1, 2025

    I have been experiencing major internet issues since 6/17/2025. As of 7/1/2025, I have had three technicians out. Harvey did readings in the lines, then replaced my ONT box. Allen did readings in the lines and replaced my modem. Leon did readings from my modem, ONT box and the lines. All of the technicians were able to see that there are problems going on, but no one has bothered to fix my problem yet. My Internet drops at least twice a day and it is extremely difficult to get back up once it goes down. All of Windstream is aware that I work from home and considering how long this has been going on, they know that I am likely to get fired because of the ongoing problem.

    I strongly suspect that I have been lied to as well, as Leon informed me that the equipment needed to fix my issue will not be available for a week or two. However, despite that fact, they are sending another technician tomorrow, 7/2/2025, during the hours that they are aware that I am supposed to be working-- and they said this technician will need to come inside my house again to look at my ONT again. I NEED TO HAVE my problem resolved before I end up losing my job. I also believe I deserve to have a very large credit applied to my bill, considering how unreliable Kinetic by Windstream is and how they are incapable of fixing their problems in a reasonable, timely manner.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Trista, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your service issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed July 1, 2025

    I signed up for Kinetic 500 and used the service for 9 months. I had excellent speed for the first 8 months and virtually no issues. My speeds began to slow down at odd times of day. I would have download speeds of 20-50mbps in the morning, and getting worse as the day went on. I would contact customer service, run through all their speed/line tests etc and 1 of 3 times get my speeds back up and running. The next day, my speed would be too slow to even load a photo on a website.

    My household does no online gaming and streams 1-2 movies per week. An agent (on a chat, from India is the only troubleahooting service you can get) told me that I had too many devices running, and that I had reached my data cap. When I asked what could be drawing so much bandwidth, the agent said to turn off devices and stop drawing so much bandwidth, then ended the chat. I had at the time one laptop, a printer and 2 cell phones in the house and no streaming happening.

    Customer service is agonizing and dishonest, which is unfortunate, as the Windstream app is the best out there, absolutely seamless to use to check status and pay bills and control device safety for kids devices. If I pay for the top-tier internet with no caps, and get throttled at the beginning of a month after very basic usage - what is the point? Again, I primarily use wifi to read news, answer emails, use wifi calling and use cloud-based spreadsheets. Such usage should not see me throttled on an unlimited plan.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Bethany, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your service issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed June 29, 2025

    I've been with Windstream for 32 years. But with their upgrades, I've had major problems. I've had the supervisor in this area out several times to work on it and I still have problems in the mornings when I turn it on. The gentleman over the site here came out and changed about every line in my house. My internet lines have been changed three times and I still have problems. He came in and reset all my different things for me.

    Even now, my television should automatically come up to the internet. I have to go through the password situation at least three times a day. I'm retired now, so I'm in and out. I turn the TV on a lot more than I used to when I worked. Instead of automatically coming up in the way it always did, I have to go through the system and pull up the password and click to get it to come up.

    I've been with Windstream for a long time and I don't plan on going anywhere. But I have seen a lot. My service is supposed to be better. But I cannot see any improvements with this fiber optic thing. I still have a home telephone. My line was automatically calling 911. I had a policeman at my door at 3:00 in the morning because of that and I wasn't even aware my phone was doing that.

    Windstream has good people working in this area who take care of problems. That's why I'm still with them. I have people I can talk to. I had been with Windstream in my business for 26 years until I retired. I tried one time to go to Spectrum because they were so much cheaper. But I only stayed with them about 30 days because every day during my busiest time, my phone lines would go down. I went back to Windstream because I can depend on them to take care of a problem very quickly.

    The supervisor in this area has been extremely helpful. When I call, I can get someone to usually deal with the issues I have. He's been wonderful and he always answers his calls. He reaches out to you and usually gets to you very quickly to take care of issues. It’s just my service was so much better before the changes were made. Also, there had been three rate increases in the last few months, which is ridiculous for a person who is retired. I've seen my bill go from $66 to $96 since they made all these changes. Customer service-wise, you get a foreigner most of the time when you have a problem and they're hard to understand. They're not always sure of what they're doing. I don't know where they're located. I know all phone companies use people from all over the world to do backup stuff.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2025

    We decided to switch to Kinetic over Spectrum because we were happy with the service, and the price was affordable. The services I’m currently using are just the internet for searching and working from home. I don’t want a cable because we got an antenna, and we don’t watch cable TV.

    It has been hard getting in touch with their representative. I have the portal, but luckily, I’ve never really needed any help because I had no problems. I had a wonderful experience with Kinetic, and I have referred them to other people too. The service was great.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2025

    I’ve been with Kinetic for two years now. I got the Gig internet, and it’s faster than other providers. The person that came to install it was awesome, and the quality of the service is great. I've had no issues.

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    Reviewed June 26, 2025

    Do NOT use Windstream/Kinetic. I paid my bill on 5/1 and disconnected my service on 5/12. Once disconnected I no longer had access to my account via the app. They proceeded to bill me for an additional month, at a higher rate, did not send me a bill or contact me in any way, and by 6/9 I had been referred to a collections agency. When I call customer service they refused to assist me, instead repeatedly asked for payment, and then refused to allow me to speak to a supervisor.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Lisa, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your billing issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed June 24, 2025

    I'm having an issue with my internet service not loading. I called customer service and talked to an extremely incompetent customer service representative. She continually tried to tell me that I needed an extender, that everything was fine on her end and WOULD NOT connect me to a manager after I asked numerous times. I had to hangup and call back to speak to a manager only to be told by him that it will be 7 days before they could get a technician out. My end the speed test showed 554 and 320 but everything is fine on their end. TERRIBLE! STAY AWAY! Btw The modem is 10 ft from the TV with a clear line of sight.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi Troy, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your service issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed June 15, 2025

    We chose Kinetic because of their rates. We’ve been with them for three years now. The salesperson was good, and the installation was quick. We had no complaints. We had a good experience with them. In fact, we have referred them to friends and family, and we would still recommend them.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2025

    Kinetic has the reliability of the signal and of the Internet speed as well. I originally got it for work but I was using it for a mixture all along in the five years that I’ve had it. Installation was fairly straightforward and simple. When I call customer service, it is generally good. It’s the same thing no matter what the service. The first thing they tell you is reboot your modem. But typically, it does work. I use their website for paying bills and checking outages in the area.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2025

    This service and customer service, IS THE WORST! After signing up it took the tech 3wks to show up to get service on. After finally getting service and paying a $32 bill, the next week they turned my service off...this $200 Egift card they tell you that you get for starting with them, is a JOKE! I was told I would have mine in my email on May 28th so when it didn't come I called and was told that the customer service put in a request to that department and her supervisor. I was told 5-7 days to hear back...well so I waited, today 6/12/25 still nothing?? So I called. You know what they told me after an hour on hold? It will be 5-7 days to hear back from them??? I asked the girl, so is this what I get to be told now until I cancel my service and never get my $200???? Worse customer service EVER!!!

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    Hi Dalen, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with any issues you are experiencing. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed June 12, 2025

    We've had Kinetic for three years. It's a very small town and it's their only option. But we were pleased with the other service before we did fiber optics.

    Installation was superb. After a storm knocked a wire outside, customer service were great as well. Out of a 10, I would give it a 10.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2025

    There were people coming through our neighborhood promoting the Kinetic, and I just tried it out. I have regular internet if I need to be on the computer to Google something. And so far it works well.

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    Reviewed June 12, 2025

    I use Kinetic for my job and have been with them for a few years. I work from home and they have fiber optic, so it’s the fastest you could get. Their customer service is fine. I’ve had some problems before where I had to get a new router, and I’m having an issue where some of my devices don’t connect. I just call them and they try to work on fixing it.

    It’d be nice if it was just a flat $100 a month. They gave me a deal right now, so it’s a little less than that. It’s like any other service. I used to manage RadioShack, and they always take care of new customers. The last representative I talked to gave me a deal because I’ve had it for so long. I’m happy with the service.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2025

    The reason I am giving them 2 stars is because when the service is on it works very well. Our internet went out on Friday morning. I called customer service and was told it would be Monday before they could fix it. We were with Google fiber optics before Kinetic. The day Google installed our service I was planting flowers and cut the line running through the yard. Google came out the next morning and fixed it and didn't even charge me. The reason for the change was because Kinetic was cheaper. I guess it is true. You get what you pay for. We will be going back to Google.

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    Response from Kinetic

    Hi there, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your service issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed June 1, 2025

    If I could rate Kinetic by Windstream with a zero star, I would. We canceled our service March 31st upon moving and paid our final bill April 7. We received a credit card charge May 1 for an additional month. I called in and was told that it was an error because bill pay was canceled too late in the system and that they would credit our credit card back the charge. The month of service was never credited back to our card. We called in three times since this happened for a total of 4 times and have been told by different customer service reps that our account is positive and a check has been mailed out. We have been told the same story for over a month and when asking for a manager, we are told there is never one available. We have now taken this matter up with our card company for help.

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    Hi Debra, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your billing issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed May 20, 2025

    My husband and I are on a fixed income. Kinetic has helped me out when I called about lowering the bill down so we could keep it. Since everything's getting more expensive, we tried to get it down to where we can afford it. Their service is good, and we haven't had any trouble.

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    Reviewed May 20, 2025

    We weren't happy with our other providers as the Internet was always going in and out. So we changed to Kinetic Windstream. Even though their website is clunky, and trying to get to customer support is tricky, we've been happy with their service and our 1 gigabit plan. When we spoke with customer service, they mentioned we could switch to a different speed because the plan we were on is an old plan that they no longer offer. I believe the lowest option would have been around 500 megabits, but that won’t be fast enough because we have tablets and other devices using Wi-Fi. We stream the shows that we watch, and I also use it for work, since I work remotely one day a week.

    The introductory rate was over, and it's a lot higher now. It was $45 per month, and then it jumped up to $75. We called a few weeks ago and they were able to bring it down to $60.

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    Reviewed May 20, 2025

    I have a home that is four hours away. I have scheduled four appointments and each time they reschedule it to a day that I cannot be there. They cannot get their act together to be there at the time that I have requested the appointment and got confirmation of. I drove four hours to get to this location and they never showed up. Still no landline. I canceled my service. They sent me a text message that they’re going to the property. I called again and told him I canceled it. It was not in the system that I canceled it. When you call, you get someone in the Caribbean and then billing is in the US. There’s such a disconnect in Windstream and Kinetic. I do not recommend using them. They’re not honest. They’re unorganized and one system does not talk to the other. They do not know what they’re doing. Get your landline service from somewhere else not these guys.

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    Hi Su, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with any issues you are experiencing. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed May 20, 2025

    Before I moved to Texas, I had Kinetic connected at my home in Georgia. So, it was over 10 years. I use it for our Television. It's good company to go with.

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    Reviewed May 20, 2025

    My internet went out yesterday morning and I can’t watch TV unless I watch it on my phone with my mobile data. I got a tech scheduled to be here to swap me over to fiber since I’m just on DSL right now. I’m at the end of the line and I have the slowest internet. Customer service is okay but they couldn’t fix my problem over the phone and I hated that. I wish my internet would quit going out and I hope I don’t have that problem after I get the fiber.

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    Hi Lorene, If you have trouble with your service in the future please feel free to email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed May 20, 2025

    I moved into Hamilton County from St. Johns County, and it's very rural. Cellphones don't work here, so I needed a VOIP, voice over internet provider for a home phone. There was already a Kinetic cable into the house, and they've since replaced it with fiber optic cable. That was five years ago. From day one, I've had just all but perfect service.

    I'm 78 years old, and all I use it for is my phone service, and I have a computer to go on the internet to look up how to fix things, when I need to order something, like eBay stores, and things like that. I do the YouTube thing a little bit to see what's going on with the news.

    I do the paperless online account page so I can keep up with what's going on. It seems like every other month or so, my rate would increase, and I'd have to call in and spend half an hour trying to get them, and they would always come back down. They got it down to a minimum right now, and I'm satisfied with that as long as they don't try raising it again.

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    Reviewed May 14, 2025

    Absolutely the worst customer service I have ever encountered. I have had Windstream internet since 2019. I fought with them on a wide range of issues, failed equipment, bad connections, prolonged outages, my yard being torn up without repair, and CS reps refusing to connect me to a Manager. Don't use this company!

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    Hi Clifford, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with any issues you are experiencing. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed May 13, 2025

    On April 18, 2025 I was scheduled for a technician to come to my home to repair. I received a message that morning that Lee would be arriving at my home between 4:45 pm and 6 pm. At 1:00 pm I received a text message stating the Lee was on his way to my home and would be arriving in 5 minutes. I called the company to let them know that nobody would be home cause that's not the time the service was set for. The lady I spoke to informed me that Lee wouldn't be there in 5 minutes that he would be there between 4:45 pm and 6:00 pm. I hung up the phone and 5 minutes later my mother-in-law called me telling me that Lee was at my home.

    By the way she doesn't have a key to our home. So she has to call my husband to come home and open the door. Since he has to take off work early he lost $120.00 in wages. When I called the company and asked them for a credit they told me they would put in a request and get back to me. Fast forward almost a month, nobody has called back. So I called them and I have been on hold and transferred to 5 different people. The last lady told me no she can't give you a credit cause it's not their fault. Okay so if I would have cancelled the appointment they would have charged me the $50.00 cancellation fee. Even though Lee wasn't supposed to be there at 1:05 pm and the agent I talked to promised me he would not be there until the scheduled time. I don't think I'm asking for too much considering the wages my husband lost and the hours I have lost talking on the phone.

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    Hi Jenny, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your billing issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

    Reviewed May 12, 2025

    Kinetic is installing new lines in our community and they are appalling!! I have had their service before and the installation process is almost as bad as their service. Total disregard for property and our current service which they keep knocking out.

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    Hi there! I'm sorry that this has been a continued issue. I am happy to ensure that this is addressed by local management. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed May 10, 2025

    Go ahead and do Kinetic is what I say all the time. I was always with Windstream, and they do Kinetic. I have good internet for my grandkids and myself.

    I called them and they came out. It didn’t take long. The technicians were new to it, as was I, so they had to go in and out for a minute until they got it situated.

    They’ve been real good to me because I was a loyal customer for so long. I’m a senior citizen, and they do those types of incentives. That’s very rewarding.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2025

    I contacted them last week when my bill changed. They worked it out and got me a good price. Everything's working fine. The agent who helped me was alright, she was real good.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2025

    The technician came out to try to find out why we had no phone, and he was very good. He found the reason why, and he did everything. We have been with Kinetic for 40 years, and we use them both for phone service and internet. We have been pleased.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2025

    I have been with Kinetic for two and a half years, and they provide good service. However, the billing rate is like a roller coaster. One month it goes fine, then after two months it keeps increasing. I called them because I want them to lower my bill down, but they haven’t done it. My bill is due on the 15th, and I am planning to call again.

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    Hi Heber, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your billing issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed May 9, 2025

    I’ve been with Kinetic a long time now. I just like the people, so that is why I went with them. I feel okay about the pricing, too. I pay 40-something dollars a month and I still have my landline, so I’m okay with it.

    The internet is good. My son says it’s not as strong as he would like it to be, but I’m fine with it. I don't have any problem calling Kinetic if I ever needed to.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2025

    A family friend has Kinetic and her internet has been good. The installation was quick and efficient, and the internet service works good through storm.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2025

    Kinetic was the only thing I could use in my area. I just got the Fiber cable, and my bill is lovely, I love it. I haven't had any issues so far, and no complaints right now.

    I had one of my issues when we got the fiber cable. I had to get another modem, because it wasn't picking up on one side of the house. But for the past week, I haven't had any issues. The installation was nice, and the guys who came in were very friendly and helpful.

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    Reviewed May 5, 2025

    I have had Kinetic for about 4 years, and my internet is down at least 2 to 3 times week. In November of 2024 my bill went from $54 to $68 a month even though their internet is down more than it's on. In may of 2025 they went up again by $10 dollars more month even though their service is still down approximately 2 to 3 times a week, my personal opinion is that kinetic should be put out of business because to me me it's theft of service so I would not recommend them for internet service.

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    Hi Troy, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your billing issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed May 5, 2025

    I had service for about 2/3 years, was always in and out or slow. I disconnected to go with Optimum in January 2024, was charged for the modem in the final statement and I mailed the modem back (using the packaging provided by Kinetic) to receive a refund after it was discussed with the Kinetic billing department. Since then, I have called multiple times for updates, always receiving different answers or being transferred back and forth between customer care and billing. I was supposedly mailed a check to my old address even though I stated more than once that I had moved and given them my new address. Then I was told they hadn’t been updated if the modem was actually received or not, but they would let me know when it was received and I would get the refund to the card used for the payment. I said that was fine. I never received anything.

    I called today, was on the phone for over 2 hours, some agents helped as much as they could and others did nothing to help me. When my account was finally updated with notes that the modem was in fact received, billing came back and said I would not be receiving my refund since I had already paid and I should’ve kept the modem. When I asked to speak to a supervisor, she said she was unable to reach one before so one wasn’t available. Which only told me that she came to that decision on her own regardless of the fact that I have been trying for over a year to get this resolved.

    I have tried to handle this in a timely manner and Kinetic seems to be stubborn on keeping my money, for what reason, I’m not sure since they make so much as a big corporation. I’m supposed to be receiving a call back today from a supervisor about my issue to get it resolved, but I HIGHLY doubt I will receive that call. I filed a complaint with the BBB and am awaiting a response. I would suggest to find a different provider who actually cares about their customers.

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    Hi Gabriella, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting this resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed April 24, 2025

    My experience with Kinetic's sales team during the setup was very positive, as they were efficient and helpful. The installation process went off without a hitch, which was a relief.

    I'm genuinely impressed with the quality of the connection. It's far superior to what I had before, offering unlimited data, which was a game changer for me. Previously, I had to rely on hotspots and constantly worried about running out of data, but now I have a stable connection with Kinetic, providing much-needed security.

    Additionally, I find the pricing reasonable for the service provided. Overall, I'm very satisfied with Kinetic, and it's been a fantastic upgrade from my previous internet experience.

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    Reviewed April 24, 2025

    My wife works from home, so we were looking for an internet provider that has the speed we wanted. The other company had outrageous prices. We heard good things about Kinetic, so we went with their fiber connection. We’ve had no issues with them so far.

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    Reviewed April 24, 2025

    I moved to a new property where Spectrum wasn't available and I needed something. I got Kinetic and since then, I've been quite satisfied with its performance. Currently, I'm utilizing it for internet services.

    During Christmas, when we had many new devices connected, there were issues with streaming on TV and accessing emails on the phone due to the increased load. However, since that period, the service has been stable and meets my needs.

    Getting in touch with an actual representative for any inquiries or concerns was straightforward. A few weeks back, I contacted customer support, and the issue I had was resolved efficiently.

    Overall, I'd confidently recommend Kinetic to friends and family. The service works well for my household, even with numerous devices in use.

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    Reviewed April 23, 2025

    Been a customer of Kinetic by Windstream for about 2 years. The install was delayed due to lack of coordination between the line guys and the installation guy. Service was good and affordable. Then the cost of service went up with no change to service by $45.00 a month extra. Still good internet. Something has happened to the service on 04/09/25. We reported the problem to customer service. They are polite and ensure they are working on restoring the service as quickly as possible. It is 04/23/25. Still do not have service.

    We do have 10 text messages with new dates and times of estimated completion of repair. Still do not have service. I hope Kinetic doesn't expect payment of service for service they are not providing. Additionally I would encourage Kinetic and and other business to be honest and forthcoming with their customers. Alternatives are not cheap and I would like to know if it would be wise to discontinue the relationship with Kinetic and go with Alternatives or are they close to finalizing repairs.

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    Hi James, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your service issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

    Reviewed April 19, 2025

    The company is horrible. Everything about the company. The WiFi goes out at least once a week. I have had them for five years and I still have the same problem as I did when I moved in. They are the only company you can get where I live. Please don't get their service. You will regret it.

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    Hi Clint, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your service issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed April 17, 2025

    Recently, I upgraded to their fiber service, which increased my internet speed significantly—about 80 times faster. This has greatly enhanced my experience, allowing me to stream movies without any buffering issues. One of the standout features for me is the robust Wi-Fi strength that accompanies their fiber service.

    Kinetic is a reliable service that's easy to contact, despite being a bit on the expensive side, possibly due to our location. In terms of service quality, the responsiveness is excellent—they're quick to address issues, striving to fix any problems.

    As for customer service, I would rate it a solid 5 stars for their efforts. Regarding costs, I'd give a 3 as it's a bit higher than others. Their website, which I've used before, deserves a 4.

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    Reviewed April 17, 2025

    I had unfavorable experiences with other providers, but Kinetic stood out for their genuine customer service. I informed them about my financial limitations and disabilities, and they immediately facilitated the internet installation without complications. For about four to five years, their service has been reliable. The internet quality has been outstanding. Despite staying indoors often, I'm able to stream movies and games across multiple devices seamlessly. We typically have five to seven TVs and two PS5s running simultaneously, not to mention phones and even a gaming computer, all performing well on a 1 gig connection. Connecting with customer service is straightforward and quick, usually under two minutes. Their service is exceptional, providing one of the best experiences I've had with any company. They've shown remarkable kindness and patience, particularly when I needed assistance, always treating me with respect and courtesy.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2025

    Kinetic/Windstream is a monopoly in the area where I live (NE Georgia Mtns) & they definitely take advantage of that. My monthly bill for basic home internet service has increased twice in just the past year. The latest increase of almost 10% now has me paying $98.00 a month just for basic service. And they continue to charge me for a 17 year old modem that I wasn't being charged for when I had landline service. When I asked them about this latest increase their reply was "Well everyone's rate went up".. Every time the wind blows or every time a storm rolls thru you can count on the internet going down. I am definitely not getting the service for what they are charging. Look for other options.

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    Hi Keith, I regret that this has been your experience. I am happy to assist with getting your billing issues resolved. You can email me directly at wincanhelp@windstream.com. ^Alaina

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    Reviewed April 16, 2025

    Kinetic was the only available service at the time I got it and when another service came in, I heard about all the problems they were having. I opted to stay with Windstream which then became Kinetic. I've been a long-time customer, and over the years, it's been quite stable, minus a few glitches here and there. For instance, there was this odd occurrence where I was getting another customer's phone calls and vice versa, but that got sorted out pleasantly.

    Recently, I encountered an issue where I was without McAfee protection provided by Kinetic for three months. It came as a surprise to me since I was informed rather unexpectedly. During this period, they found and eliminated some viruses, and now, closing the computer often prompts a security message—something which is a little off-putting, possibly a leftover issue from the disconnection.

    What I appreciate the most about Kinetic is its bundled service feature, which even includes adding protection to my cell phone. Although managing the service's features can sometimes feel a bit cumbersome, their customer service always strives to resolve any concerns. I find it relatively easy to contact representatives who are ready to fix things right away.

    When it comes to recommending Kinetic, I'd likely rate it a 4 out of 5. I've been quite comfortable, despite not having compared their pricing too much with others. Their commitment to ensuring satisfactory service when issues are reported keeps me believing in their brand. I’ve touted its merits mainly around customer protection and convenience to friends and family.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2025

    I have Kinetic for my home internet. The installation went fine. They redid the line for high speed about 4 or 5 years ago, and it was all very good. The sales team was very favorable the last time I called in, and it has improved from the past. Overall, their pricing is fine and the quality of the internet service is very good.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2025

    I liked Kinetic’s excellent service and speedy resolution to issues. I've been a customer for over 20 years, and their quick response to any service problems has been impressive. The sales team was helpful when I first got connected back in the day. What keeps me loyal is their reliability and the fact that any issues are always resolved in a reasonable timeframe.

    While I do wish the pricing was more affordable, the quality of the service has made it worthwhile. The Wi-Fi provided by Kinetic has been consistent and without any problems. Although I haven't had much need to use their online tool, I'm aware of its existence.

    Overall, my experience with Kinetic has been very positive.

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    Kinetic Company Information

    Company Name:
    Kinetic
    Year Founded:
    2006
    Address:
    4001 Rodney Parham Rd.
    State/Province:
    AR
    Postal Code:
    72212
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.gokinetic.com