Core Insights - Kinetic has completed a new fiber-optic network in Ruidoso, enhancing the community's internet infrastructure and demonstrating a long-term commitment to the area [1][10] - The fiber expansion project, a public-private partnership, provides high-speed internet to 8,000 homes and businesses, covering approximately 125 miles of fiber-optic cables [2][10] - Ruidoso is now recognized as a 'Gig-Ready' community, with over 75% of the town having access to Kinetic's Next Generation Gigabit Internet [2][10] Economic Impact - The new fiber-optic network is expected to boost economic growth, telehealth opportunities, and remote work options [3] - Research indicates that communities with fiber can experience 213% higher business growth, 10% higher self-employment rates, and a 14-17% increase in home values [3] Community Commitment - Kinetic's investment in Ruidoso is part of a broader strategy to support the community's recovery from recent natural disasters, including flooding and wildfires [4][6] - The company has prioritized restoring connectivity and is replacing fire-damaged copper networks with more resilient fiber infrastructure [5][6] Company Overview - Kinetic is a business unit of Uniti, providing multi-gigabit fiber internet and related services across 1,400 markets in 18 states [9]