Fast internet service is hard to come by outside of cities. You can either choose fixed wireless access or satellite internet, both of which have their drawbacks. But with Windstream Internet available at best-ever prices, there’s no reason to settle for anything less.
Kinetic by Windstream speeds up to 100 Mbps with DSL and between 500 Mbps to 8 Gbps (that’s correct) with fiber. If you’re not currently a Windstream Internet customer, you may be eligible for some exciting deals and discounts.
This article reviews the latest internet deals and offers on Kinetic by Windstream. Let’s dive in!
Windstream Internet Offers
1. Kinetic Internet Basic
Price: $39.99 per month (for 12 months)
Max Speed: 100 Mbps
Video Stream Quality: Basic
The Kinetic Internet Basic plan is an affordable option for individuals or small households who primarily use the Internet for social media, basic web browsing, and email. With a reliable 99% uptime, you can expect a consistent connection for your day-to-day online activities.
2. Kinetic Fiber Internet
Price: $39.99 per month (for 12 months)
Max Speed: 500 Mbps
Video Stream Quality: HD
In areas closer to the urban population, Kinetic by Windstream may offer 100% fiber internet. The starter fiber plan starts at the same price of $39.99 per month and features a download speed of up to 500 Mbps. You can enjoy smooth HD streaming and fast downloads without worrying about data caps or term contracts.
3. Kinetic Fiber Internet GIG
Price: $69.99 per month (for 12 months)
Max Speed: 1000 Mbps
Video Stream Quality: 4K
The Kinetic Fiber Internet GIG plan takes your internet experience to the next level with blazing-fast speeds of up to 1 Gbps. This is perfect for online gamers, 4K streaming enthusiasts, and homes with above-average internet needs in general. Plus, you won’t be tied down by a contract.
4. Kinetic Fiber Internet 2 GIG
Price: Varies by location (call 855-349-9312)
Max Speed: 2000 Mbps
Video Stream Quality: 8K
If you’re looking for unmatched speed and performance, the Kinetic Fiber Internet 2 GIG plan offers impressive 2 Gbps symmetrical speeds. These data rates can handle even the most demanding online activities such as 8K streaming, large file downloads, and high-quality video conferencing. Pricing may vary by location, so be sure to contact Windstream customer service for details.
5. Kinetic Fiber Internet 8 GIG
Price: Varies by location (call 855-349-9312)
Max Speed: 8000 Mbps
Video Stream Quality: 8K
The Kinetic Fiber Internet 8 GIG plan offers an incredible symmetrical speed of 8 Gbps. This plan is available to around 400,000 households in Windstream’s service areas, making it the largest 8-gig internet provider in the US. Pricing may vary by location, so it’s advisable to contact Windstream customer service directly.
Windstream Internet Discounts
Windstream is currently offering some enticing internet discounts for new customers. Here’s a breakdown of the Windstream internet discounts available:
$100 Kinetic Visa® Prepaid Card
When you order Windstream Internet service as a new customer (who hasn’t received Kinetic by Windstream Internet service in the past 30 days), you qualify for a $100 Kinetic Visa® prepaid card.
The prepaid card is issued by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC, with a license from Visa U.S.A Inc. While you can use it wherever Visa debit cards are accepted, it’s important to note that it doesn’t provide cash access or support recurring payments.
The prepaid card is valid for up to 6 months, and any unused funds will expire after the valid thru date. Be sure to review the card’s terms and conditions for full details.
Note that this is a limited-time offer and is not available for local, state, or federal government accounts.
$60 Off for Teachers and Families with Students
Windstream is offering a $60 discount to teachers and families with students when they subscribe to Kinetic by Windstream. This offer effectively waives the activation fee for the internet service.
This offer is available to teachers, families with students living at home, and college students living independently. To qualify, you must be a new Kinetic Broadband Internet customer, meaning you haven’t received Kinetic Internet service within the past 30 days.
This is also a limited-time offer and can be claimed anytime before September 21.
Windstream Internet Add-Ons
It doesn’t end with discounts—Windstream also offers several exciting add-ons that complement the internet service. Here are some of the additional services currently available with Windstream Internet:
Kinetic Home Phone Service
Kinetic Home Phone is a landline phone service that includes a dozen popular features such as Caller ID, Call Waiting, Spam Call Alert, and enhanced voicemail. Since this is a traditional home phone service, it doesn’t rely on internet service. But can bundle it with Kinetic Internet for only $25 more.
DIRECTV via Satellite and Internet
Windstream partners with DIRECTV to offer Internet + TV bundles without cable. Whether you choose DIRECTV via Satellite or the Internet, you get access to a wide range of channels including regional sports networks. Contact Windstream customer service for pricing and details.
YouTube TV
Windstream also partners with YouTube TV to bring you an all-in-one internet package without cable. YouTube TV has popular cable networks as well as location broadcast news and sports channels. You get 6 YouTube TV accounts with unlimited cloud DVR for everyone with the ability to stream on up to 3 screens at the same time. We’d like to see cable TV do that!
WiFi Mesh Extenders
Mesh WiFi may sound like a buzzword, but it’s a powerful technology that can significantly improve connectivity in large homes. WiFi mesh extenders are separate routers, but they form a single wireless network with the primary router. As a result, your devices switch between the routers automatically and seamlessly.
Windstream offers Kinetic Wi-Fi Mesh Extenders that you can add to the Kinetic Gateway. You no longer need to replace the entire WiFi network with a costly mesh WiFi system.
Perks of Windstream Internet
1. Unlimited Data
Kinetic by Windstream has no data cap or data overage fees. You can stream, download, game, and browse all you want without a care in the world.
2. 99.9% Reliability
Windstream boasts a network reliability of 99.9%, implying the network stays online 99.9% of the time. This translates to a downtime of just 90 seconds per day. You can count on your internet connection to be there whether you need it for work, school, gaming, or entertainment.
3. Symmetrical Speeds
Most types of internet services have asymmetrical speeds, i.e. the download speed is much higher than the upload speed. This is usually by design as most online tasks require more bandwidth downstream than upstream, so ISP prioritizes downstream bandwidth at the expense of upstream bandwidth.
Windstream offers symmetrical speeds when it provides fiber internet. Optical fibers have a very high bandwidth, so they can support high upload speeds without sacrificing the download speed. This can significantly improve video conferencing, file uploads, and other tasks that rely on sending data.
Conclusion
Kinetic by Windstream currently has promotional discounts on all its offers from the 100 Mbps DSL plan to the 8 Gbps fiber plan. It also has additional one-time discounts such as a $100 Kinetic Visa prepaid card and free installation for teachers and families with students. Interested individuals can take advantage of these deals through Windstream customer service.
