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Kinetic Completes Future-Proof Fiber-Optic Network in Ruidoso
Ruidoso now a ‘Gig-Ready’ community with 8,000 homes, businesses eligible for next-generation, future-proof fiber internet Fiber expansion project underscores Kinetic’s long-term commitment to Ruidoso community RUIDOSO, N.M., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Local residential and business fiber internet service provider Kinetic, the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, and New Mexico state officials gathered today for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of Kinetic’s brand-ne
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