Kinetic announced it is investing $250,000 to replace destroyed communications infrastructure with a buried fiber optic solution due to the extensive damage done by a May 21, 2024, tornado across Adair County, IA. This effort will bring more than 28,500 feet (about 5.4 miles) of new fiber to more than 320 Greenfield locations. The company said there is no cost to the state, the county, Greenfield or Kinetic customers.
This investment will add to the already existing 10,600 feet (about two miles) of Kinetic fiber optic cable in the area. Kinetic said its Iowa-based fiber network, about 12,400 miles, is 16 times larger than the total length of Iowa’s 782 miles of federal interstates.
“Kinetic’s generous investment to replace and upgrade Greenfield’s fiber infrastructure not only helps this community rebuild, it also intends to fast-track construction, restoring service and providing a sense of normalcy as soon as possible while recovery efforts continue,” said Governor Kim Reynolds. “I’m grateful to Kinetic for prioritizing this project and making a difference for the people of Greenfield.”
In the aftermath of severe storms, Kinetic prioritizes rapid internet restoration, leveraging a vast network of over 489,000 miles of cable and the dedication of more than 3,000 technicians across 18 states. This approach, according to Kinetic, ensures that communities don’t need to wait weeks for essential services. The company said various other projects across the nation are underway to upgrade underserved areas to fiber, enhancing access to essential services and fostering local economic growth.
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