ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas – Super-fast fiber internet service will soon be available to hundreds of Arkansas City families and businesses, thanks to IdeaTek.

The Buhler-based internet company will begin construction in August. By fall, IdeaTek will begin delivering unlimited and uncapped speeds of up to 2.5 gigabits per second to the city’s first few neighborhoods. IdeaTek’s 100-percent fiber investment of nearly $6 million will connect over 6,100 homes and businesses to fiber.

Investment in fiber is a scalable solution for Kansas’ future growth. While some providers use the term “Fiber-Powered” to hide the fact that they are using outdated technology, IdeaTek invests in true fiber connections to offer symmetrical upload and download speeds, enhanced reliability and scalable capacities for the Ark City area. IdeaTek also provides more affordable pricing compared to current, often less reliable, service providers in the city.

“At IdeaTek, we’re committed to bringing high-speed fiber internet to every corner of Kansas, and we’re excited to make it a reality in Arkansas City,” said Daniel Friesen, IdeaTek’s co-founder and chief innovation officer. “True fiber internet is the gold standard in internet connectivity. With fiber, we are providing a new foundation for innovation, creativity and progress in the age of the digital economy. Our ultimate goal is to provide fiber to all Kansas residents because fiber is hands-down the best technology for high-speed broadband.”

Building fiber infrastructure takes time, but residents will soon look forward to:

• Symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 2.5 gigabits per second
• Unlimited data with no throttling or lag time
• No annual contracts
• Friendly, Kansas-based customer support

Demand for reliable internet is high in the Ark City area. To see if your home is in IdeaTek’s service area and to sign up for service, visit hookmeup.ideatek.com.

Community Investment
IdeaTek’s mission is to help deliver fiber to every Kansas doorstep, no matter where they live or their situation. The company has already invested more than $175 million in Kansas so far, and crews are currently building fiber to several Kansas cities, including Mulvane, Derby, Hutchinson, Newton, Augusta, Dodge City and Garden City.

Access to fiber internet will provide significant advantages for residents and businesses, said Arkansas City Manager Randy Frazer.

“IdeaTek’s installation of fiber-optic internet in Arkansas City will transform our community, providing every home and business with the opportunity for unprecedented speed and reliability, Frazer said. “This investment ensures our city stays competitive and connected, fostering economic growth and improving quality of life. High-speed fiber internet opens new opportunities for innovation, education, employment and seamless digital experiences, benefiting current and future generations alike.”

Celebrating its 25th year in business this year, IdeaTek was founded in 1999 by Friesen and four friends while attending Buhler High School. Today, the company employs over 160 Kansans and is continuing to grow. IdeaTek has deployed over 6,500 miles of fiber and built 150 fixed wireless towers, serving customers in 100 Kansas communities.