Kinetic Reportedly Expands AlwaysOn Wi-Fi and eero Secure to 100 Mbps and 300 Mbps Plans
Updated
Reportedly effective Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Kinetic will make AlwaysOn Wi-Fi and eero Secure eligible add-ons for customers buying 100 Mbps and 300 Mbps fiber plans — and they remain available for 1 Gig and 2 Gig customers. We could not independently confirm the Oct. 6 plan-eligibility change on Kinetic's public site as of October 5, 2026, so treat it as unverified until Kinetic confirms it on your quote.
Here's what each add-on does, what Kinetic publishes for price and limits, and how to decide whether either one is worth adding to your plan.
What's expected to change on October 6, 2026
Until now, AlwaysOn Wi-Fi has mainly been marketed to Kinetic fiber customers with an eero setup (Kinetic's June 2026 launch highlighted eero Pro 7 / Wi-Fi 7). eero Secure has been sold as a separate security subscription for eero households.
Reportedly effective Tuesday, October 6, 2026:
- AlwaysOn Wi-Fi and eero Secure become eligible add-ons for customers purchasing 100 Mbps and 300 Mbps.
- Both add-ons are also available for 1 Gig and 2 Gig customers.
Unverified publicly: Kinetic's AlwaysOn and eero Secure pages describe the products and prices, but as of October 5, 2026 they did not clearly publish this exact 100/300 Mbps eligibility expansion date. Treat the Oct. 6 plan list as unverified until Kinetic confirms it on your quote.
What AlwaysOn Wi-Fi does
AlwaysOn Wi-Fi (Kinetic's branding; sometimes written Always-On) is a cellular backup add-on for Kinetic Fiber Internet homes with a Kinetic-provided eero. Kinetic ships a backup device — branded around eero Signal — that connects by Ethernet to one of your eeros. If your fiber service goes down but your home still has power, the system can automatically fail over to cellular so phones, laptops, cameras and other Wi-Fi devices stay online, then switch back when fiber returns.
Key published details from Kinetic (as of October 5, 2026):
- Price: $20/month after a first-month $20 bill credit (first month effectively free, then $20/mo). Taxes, fees and surcharges are extra.
- Use case: Backup only during a broadband outage at your service address — not a day-to-day second internet plan.
- Typical backup speeds: about 14–48 Mbps down / 3–23 Mbps up (varies by cellular coverage).
- Data / speed management: Kinetic docs mention graduated speed management; some pages cite speed adjustments beginning around 75 GB, and AlwaysOn FAQ language also describes a 100 GB monthly allocation that resets each month and does not roll over. Confirm the current data rules on your order.
- Limits: Not suitable for emergency/911 or medical uses. Needs power (won't work in a power outage without a backup battery). Unreturned equipment may incur a $100 fee at termination.
- Equipment: Requires a Kinetic-provided eero device.
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What eero Secure does
eero Secure is Kinetic's entry-level eero security subscription for homes using eero Wi-Fi. Kinetic publishes two tiers:
| Feature | eero Secure ($5/mo) | eero+ ($10/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Home Wi-Fi security / threat protection | Yes | Yes |
| Parental controls (time limits, site blocking) | Yes | Yes |
| Ad blocker | Yes | Yes |
| Guardian VPN | No | Yes |
| Malware protection (up to 3 devices) | No | Yes |
| Password manager | No | Yes |
Prices are add-ons unless a Kinetic plan already includes security. Taxes, fees and surcharges are extra. If you don't use eero, Kinetic also sells Kinetic Secure Essentials ($5/mo) and Kinetic Secure Plus ($10/mo) for other gateways — separate from eero Secure.
Who should add which option?
Consider AlwaysOn Wi-Fi if:
- You work from home or run security cameras and can't afford a fiber outage lasting hours.
- You already have (or will get) a Kinetic eero setup and cellular coverage at the house is decent.
- You're fine with backup speeds in the tens of Mbps, not full fiber speed, during an outage.
Consider eero Secure if:
- You want network-wide parental controls, ad blocking and basic threat filtering on every device.
- $5/mo is easier than managing separate apps on each phone and tablet.
- You want VPN, malware tools and a password manager — look at eero+ at $10/mo instead.
You can add one, both or neither. AlwaysOn keeps you online during outages; eero Secure helps lock down the network when you're connected. They solve different problems.
How this fits Kinetic fiber plans
Kinetic fiber tiers commonly advertised include 100 Mbps, 300 Mbps, 1 Gig and 2 Gig (plus Fiber Max in some markets). Plan prices vary by address and promotion, and typically assume AutoPay enrollment. Equipment fees, taxes and optional add-ons like AlwaysOn and eero Secure stack on top of the advertised internet rate.
If you're on or shopping 100 or 300 Mbps after October 6, ask the rep specifically whether AlwaysOn Wi-Fi and eero Secure show as eligible add-ons on your cart — and whether your address gets a Kinetic eero gateway, since AlwaysOn depends on that equipment.
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Frequently asked questions
When do AlwaysOn Wi-Fi and eero Secure open up on 100 and 300 Mbps?
Eligible add-on status for 100 Mbps and 300 Mbps is reportedly set to start Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with continued availability on 1 Gig and 2 Gig. Treat it as unverified until Kinetic confirms it on your quote — we could not independently verify that exact date on Kinetic's public pages as of October 5, 2026.
How much is AlwaysOn Wi-Fi?
Kinetic publishes AlwaysOn Wi-Fi at $20/month after a first-month $20 credit. Taxes, fees and surcharges are extra. Cellular backup speeds and data rules vary; check current terms when you order.
How much is eero Secure?
Kinetic lists eero Secure at $5/month and eero+ at $10/month unless a plan already includes security. Taxes, fees and surcharges are extra.
Do I need AlwaysOn if I already have a phone hotspot?
A phone hotspot can bridge a short outage, but AlwaysOn is designed to fail over automatically for every device on your home Wi-Fi — including cameras and smart-home gear — without draining your phone battery or requiring you to tether each device.