Kinetic by Windstream announced in June 2023 that it would offer 8 Gig speeds to more households than any other carrier and thus become the largest 8 Gig internet provider in the U.S. The number of households eligible for this coverage is an important metric for ISPs because it means their market share can grow exponentially if they are the first to market a newer, better internet service.

Kinetic by Windstream internet is available in 18 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas. Coverage is concentrated in Georgia, Iowa, Texas, and Kentucky. Kinetic is the brand name of the fiber network service from Windstream. There are no annual contracts with Kinetic and you get unlimited data. Promotional pricing for new customers goes up after the first 12 months. The installation fee is a reasonable $35 and can be waived for speeds of 15 Mbps and above. The modem-router monthly fee is $5.99.

An 8 Gigabit internet service allows for data downloads and uploads at speeds of up to 8,000 megabits per second. Across the U.S. speeds of 1 Gig are common where fiber optic networks exist. If 1 Gigabit is equivalent to 1,000 megabits then 8 Gigabits is equal to 8,000 megabits. For perspective, that’s up to 320 times faster than minimum broadband speeds of 25 Mbps. The upload speeds alone are up to 220 times faster than cable. A speed of 8 Gig is in a class of its own.

Taking full advantage of what 8 Gig can do for you requires a wired connection with high-end PCs like an Apple Mac Studio or Pro, or High-end Windows PC. It’s best if your device has either a 10 Gbps network interface card or a 10 Gbps USB adapter.

With 8 Gig speeds you can easily connect many devices and each can be streaming, gaming, and uploading video content. Remote workers can send and receive large files without hiccups. Gamers can compete at the elite level. Collaborators can build new content and share it without latency.

Kinetic by Windstream plans include but aren’t limited to 500 Mbps ($39.99/mo.), 1 Gig ($69.99/mo.), 2 Gig, and soon 8 Gig, depending on your service address. Rates for the faster plans should be confirmed directly from the company. Prices quoted here reflect a $10 per month autopay discount and a $2 per month paperless billing discount. Prices are for a 12-month promotional period only after which they will increase. Taxes and fees are separate.

Kinetic by Windstream plans have symmetrical speeds meaning your data travels at the same velocity whether you are downloading content or uploading files. For people who upload a lot of large files this is a game-changer. Rates for the first 12 months are very competitive and for this reason Kinetic by Windstream deserves serious consideration if you live within the service area. Reach out directly to Kinetic for details.