Why America’s Next Growth Chapter Should Run on Fiber, Not Copper

Feb 24, 2026 | B2B + Technology, Media Coverage

The case for fiber is clear: higher speeds, environmental benefit, and unlike copper, is not a target for theft. In this thought leadership piece, Uniti's Manuel Sampedro, EVP & Chief Executive Officer, explains why investing in fiber today will benefit communities (especially rural ones) for generations to come.

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“Ultimately, fiber unleashes the power of human innovation and imagination inside our homes, businesses, and communities. That’s why policymakers and government agencies lately have been pushing to accelerate the transition away from copper, and that’s why companies like Kinetic are taking it upon ourselves to invest heavily to bring fiber to more American communities.

We continue to replace copper lines with fiber to provide symmetrical gigabit and speeds, enhanced reliability, better support for multiple devices, and future-proof connectivity, at no charge existing customers who transition. We relish our role as a catalyst for fiber expansion across the country because it’s the right thing to do for the communities we serve and for our own business.”

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