AT&T vs Kinetic / Windstream
This comparison uses FCC coverage data: what each provider reports offering and how widely. It does not compare prices, which change often; check current offers with each provider.
| AT&T | Kinetic / Windstream | |
|---|---|---|
| Technologies offered | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | Fiber, DSL |
| Cities with 50%+ coverage | 11,188 | 1,718 |
| Cities with 10%+ coverage | 17,736 | 1,850 |
| Strongest states | Pennsylvania, California, Texas | Iowa, Texas, Georgia |
Where both are available
AT&T and Kinetic / Windstream both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 460 US cities.
- Lexington, South Carolina: AT&T 79%, Kinetic / Windstream 77%
- London, Kentucky: AT&T 77%, Kinetic / Windstream 88%
- Crete, Nebraska: AT&T 86%, Kinetic / Windstream 76%
- Elyria, Ohio: AT&T 75%, Kinetic / Windstream 91%
- Ashland, Kentucky: AT&T 74%, Kinetic / Windstream 97%
- Lexington, Kentucky: AT&T 72%, Kinetic / Windstream 75%
- Texarkana, Arkansas: AT&T 72%, Kinetic / Windstream 87%
- Lexington, North Carolina: AT&T 71%, Kinetic / Windstream 84%
- Harrison, Arkansas: AT&T 69%, Kinetic / Windstream 79%
- Newark, Ohio: AT&T 68%, Kinetic / Windstream 90%
Where AT&T has the edge
- Minot AFB, North Dakota: AT&T 100% vs Kinetic / Windstream 0%
- Ballwin, Missouri: AT&T 99% vs Kinetic / Windstream 0%
- Florissant, Missouri: AT&T 99% vs Kinetic / Windstream 0%
- Arnold, Missouri: AT&T 99% vs Kinetic / Windstream 0%
- Leavenworth, Kansas: AT&T 98% vs Kinetic / Windstream 0%
- Hilliard, Ohio: AT&T 98% vs Kinetic / Windstream 0%
Where Kinetic / Windstream has the edge
- Plattsmouth, Nebraska: Kinetic / Windstream 90% vs AT&T 5%
- York, Nebraska: Kinetic / Windstream 84% vs AT&T 0%
- Shepherdsville, Kentucky: Kinetic / Windstream 87% vs AT&T 10%
- Carlsbad, New Mexico: Kinetic / Windstream 81% vs AT&T 6%
- Glasgow, Kentucky: Kinetic / Windstream 73% vs AT&T 0%
- Somerset, Kentucky: Kinetic / Windstream 87% vs AT&T 26%
See which one serves your area
Frequently asked questions
Is AT&T or Kinetic / Windstream more widely available?
In FCC data, AT&T reports service to at least half of residential locations in more cities (11,188 versus 1,718). Availability at your address is what matters, so check both.
Do AT&T and Kinetic / Windstream compete in the same areas?
They both report service to at least half of residential locations in about 460 US cities, so many households can choose between them.
How do I decide between AT&T and Kinetic / Windstream?
Confirm which of the two serves your address, compare the current price after any promotion, and check contract terms, equipment fees and data caps. Fiber generally beats other technologies on upload speed and consistency.