NEWTON, Kan. — The physical work for the expansion of Ideatek's network in Newton is coming later this month.
The project was announced in April, but according to updated information from the City of Newton released last week, IdeaTek expects to begin work in the next two to three weeks on expansion of their fiber network in Newton.
They plan to begin in the area west of Main and south of 12th Street, placing main lines underground and overhead in the public right-of-way. This means they may be accessing residents’ front yards, backyards and alleyways.
They anticipate running 1,000-3,500 feet per week. A letter from IdeaTek is going out to the affected areas, and they will provide door hangers at least two days prior to the work.
IdeaTek has currently built fiber infrastructure in the nearby Harvey County communities of Hesston and Halstead and has also built fiber to many of Newton’s business districts, serving Newton city buildings and local businesses with internet and phone since 2021.
IdeaTek's latest investment in Newton is set to inject approximately $12 million into the local economy, connecting 9,000 homes and businesses to fiber internet.
To see if your home is in IdeaTek’s residential build, visit hookmeup.ideatek.com.
Residents with concerns should call Community & Public Relations Manager James Krstolich at 620-899-1993 or [email protected].
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