Burlington Residents May Get New Fiber Internet Option

Unity/Kinetics plans to expand fiber-to-the-home service in the city.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:07pm

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Residents in Burlington, Iowa could soon have an additional choice for high-speed internet service. Rex Roberts, a service coordinator with Unity/Kinetics, announced plans to offer fiber-to-the-home service in the city. The internet provider already operates main trunk lines in Burlington and is looking to expand those connections into local neighborhoods to serve residential customers.

Why it matters

Providing more fiber internet options can improve connectivity and competition in the local market, potentially leading to faster speeds, lower prices, and better service for Burlington residents.

The details

Unity/Kinetics, an internet service provider, is planning to expand its existing fiber optic network in Burlington to offer direct fiber-to-the-home service to residential customers. The company already has main trunk lines running through the city and now wants to connect those to individual neighborhoods.

  • Unity/Kinetics announced the fiber expansion plans on January 28, 2026.

The players

Unity/Kinetics

An internet service provider that operates main fiber optic trunk lines in Burlington and is planning to expand that network to offer direct fiber-to-the-home service to residential customers.

Rex Roberts

A service coordinator with Unity/Kinetics who spoke about the company's plans to offer fiber internet in Burlington.

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What they’re saying

“Residents in Burlington could soon have an additional choice for internet service.”

— Rex Roberts, Service Coordinator, Unity/Kinetics

What’s next

Unity/Kinetics plans to begin connecting its fiber network to local neighborhoods in Burlington in the coming months, with the goal of offering residential fiber internet service by the end of 2026.

The takeaway

The expansion of fiber internet options in Burlington could provide residents with faster, more reliable, and potentially more affordable high-speed internet service, improving connectivity and competition in the local market.