Kansas Freestate Middle-Mile Network

IdeaTek, in partnership with the State of Kansas, is launching the Freestate Middle-Mile Network. This project aims to bring lightning-fast internet to every corner of Kansas, bridging the digital divide and ensuring everyone has equal access to the opportunities that fast, reliable fiber internet brings. 

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Unlock New Opportunities with Open-Access Fiber

IdeaTek’s 600-plus section of Kansas’ open-access fiber network provides wholesale transport for both lit and dark fiber services. This infrastructure enables schools, businesses, data centers and internet service providers to deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity to metropolitan areas and underserved communities and institutions across Kansas.

Lit Fiber
Dark Fiber

Lit Transport Fiber

IdeaTek provides this fully-managed transport fiber network, reducing the technical burden on your team.

Fully-Managed

Our transport fiber network is fully managed by IdeaTek, reducing your team’s technical workload and ensuring seamless performance.

Scalable Speed

Our fiber network scales effortlessly to meet your demands, delivering instant, reliable support for your data transport needs.

Unmatched Reliability

Powered by cutting-edge technology and premium hardware, lit fiber ensures your focus stays on business, not network capacity.

24/7 Local Support

Our dedicated local support team is available anytime, guaranteeing your service runs smoothly and performs its best.

Transport can be handed off as ethernet or wave connections

Transport services facilitate access to Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)

Bandwidth offerings are extremely scalable, ranging from 5G to 100G

Service Access and Requirements for ISP

  • Middle Mile Network Interconnection: ISPs can connect by accessing the middle mile network at designated network interconnection points.
  • Vault Access Points: Fiber access vaults are strategically placed at road intersections along the dark fiber path. For new fiber interconnections and circuit builds, a $5,000 interconnection cost applies.
  • PoP Connections: PoP sites provisioned with add-drop equipment are available for network integration. A $500 circuit setup fee is required for this option. Interconnection fees can be waived in certain hardship conditions, matters of economic priority for the state, etc.
  • Deploy Own PoP/Hand-Off Location: ISPs can use their own fiber to bring the network connections to their own PoP or hand-off location within the LIT services coverage area. Note: No additional fees apply if there is no construction needed on the delivery side.
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Dark Fiber

Customized, private network that is secure, scalable and exclusive for the customer or business.

Flexibility

Design a network tailored to your specific needs, ensuring optimal performance and adaptability for your business.

Security

Protect your data with a private, dedicated physical fiber network—no shared resources, just ultimate security.

Control

Choose the technology that fits your applications, giving your IT experts the power to manage with ease.

Scalability

Scale your bandwidth effortlessly as your needs grow, with capacity ready when you need it.

Service Access and Requirements for ISP

  • Vault Access Points: Fiber access vaults are located at all road intersections along the Freestate dark fiber route. To establish connectivity, terminate a fiber tail at both “A” and “Z” location vaults. IdeaTek will splice it into your leased fiber for a $3,500 splice fee per access point.
  • Middle Mile Network Interconnection: Access the network by connecting at designated “A” and “Z” interconnection points.

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