Kinetic Partners with 10T Solutions to Upgrade Copper Landlines to 5G VoIP.

Kinetic, a fiber internet provider across 18 states, has partnered with 10T Solutions to convert copper-based telephone service in seven states to 5G wireless digital home-phone technology. The transition enhances reliability and security, delivering greater value to customers and unlocking features such as voicemail and spam call protection. The current states for this phase of the project include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Missouri.

Kinetic, a leading fiber internet provider, has announced a strategic partnership with 10T Solutions to modernize its copper-based telephone infrastructure across seven states. The initiative involves converting traditional copper landlines to 5G wireless digital home-phone technology using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). The transformation will take place in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Missouri, with no cost to customers and compatibility maintained for existing phones Kinetic begins modernizing copper telephone network with advanced wireless digital technology^[1].

The modernization effort aims to address the declining copper network infrastructure by reducing maintenance costs, improving service reliability, and adding revenue opportunities through enhanced features like voicemail, caller ID, call forwarding, and spam protection. The rollout will prioritize customers experiencing service interruptions due to copper theft or vandalism, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal customer friction Kinetic begins modernizing copper telephone network with advanced wireless digital technology^[1].

The partnership with 10T Solutions, a provider of IoT Products and Solutions, brings specialized expertise in fixed wireless access solutions and multi-carrier redundancy. This collaboration is expected to reduce capital expenditure compared to a self-built solution, allowing Kinetic to accelerate the copper-to-digital transition while preserving capital for broader fiber deployment initiatives Kinetic begins modernizing copper telephone network with advanced wireless digital technology^[1].

Kinetic's executive vice president and president of Shared Services, Jeff Austin, commented, "Digital home phone service will bring more reliability and better experiences for our customers. Working with 10T Solutions, we’re ensuring a smooth, well-communicated transition that maintains service continuity and positions customers for the future with products they want and need." Kinetic begins modernizing copper telephone network with advanced wireless digital technology^[1]

Jatin Garg, CEO of 10T Solutions, added, "The copper infrastructure is no match for today's needs. Our multi-carrier wireless POTS replacement and FWA solutions provide a seamless and reliable upgrade, offering a future-proof network with built-in redundancy that delivers a superior experience." Kinetic begins modernizing copper telephone network with advanced wireless digital technology^[1]

The transition to 5G wireless VoIP technology positions Kinetic to eventually sunset copper maintenance entirely in these regions, significantly improving long-term operational efficiency Kinetic begins modernizing copper telephone network with advanced wireless digital technology^[1].