Dec. 6, 2021

Contact: Amy Bickel Marketing Project Manager 620-860-9433 abickel@ideatek.com

IdeaTek adds more high-speed wireless options for residents in rural Harvey, McPherson counties

Residents of rural Harvey and McPherson counties now have better internet options thanks to IdeaTek Telcom’s recent expansion.

IdeaTek constructed new towers near Hesston at Moundridge, which will bring faster, more reliable service to rural homes, businesses, educational facilities and enterprises.  The expansion furthers the company’s mission of providing internet freedom for Kansas communities, said Daniel Friesen, IdeaTek’s Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer.

“We believe all Kansans should have affordable and reliable internet access no matter where they live,” he said.

IdeaTek’s wireless product, AirLight, delivers speeds of up to 150 Mbps. It was developed as a solution for remote areas. However, IdeaTek’s ultimate goal is to connect every home in Kansas with high-speed, affordable fiber-optic internet. Investment in fiber is a scalable solution for Kansas’ future growth, Friesen said.

Based in Buhler, IdeaTek was founded by Friesen and four high school friends in 1999. Today, the company employs over 120 Kansans and is continuing to grow. The team is dedicated to the mission of connecting underserved communities with affordable high-speed internet.  To date, IdeaTek has deployed more than 3,600 miles of fiber — plus built more than 100 fixed wireless towers — serving customers in over 50 Kansas communities. 

For more information about IdeaTek and its services, visit ideatek.com.