Feb 15, 2024

Ideatek Fiber expands to Mulvane

Posted Feb 15, 2024 10:15 AM
Photo Courtesy IdeaTek
Photo Courtesy IdeaTek

IdeaTek

MULVANE, Kan. — Super-fast fiber internet service is now available to hundreds of Mulvane families and businesses, thanks to IdeaTek. 

The Buhler-based internet company will begin construction within the next week, and plans to allocate additional resources and time to complete the project quickly. By mid-April,  IdeaTek will begin delivering unlimited and uncapped speeds of up to 2.5 gigabits per second to the City of Mulvane. IdeaTek's 100-percent fiber investment will connect over 2,500 homes and businesses to fiber. 

Demand for reliable internet is high in the Mulvane area and early install slots are quickly filling up. To see if your home is in IdeaTek’s service area and to sign up for service, visit hookmeup.ideatek.com.

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 While some providers use the term “Fiber-Powered” to hide the fact that they are using outdated technology, IdeaTek invests in true fiber connections to offer symmetrical upload and download speeds, enhanced reliability and scalable capacities for the Mulvane area. IdeaTek is also able to provide 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 Mulvane,” 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 can now look forward to:

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

Community Investment

IdeaTek has already established a presence in the region. The company is currently building fiber to the cities of Derby and Augusta. Other projects in the past year include Hutchinson, Newton, Valley Center and Goddard. 

Access to fiber internet will provide significant advantages for residents and businesses, said Mulvane City Adminstrator Austin St. John.

“Ensuring every home in Mulvane has access to high-speed, reliable fiber internet is not only beneficial for the current generation but also for generations to come, enabling them to work and play seamlessly," he said. "Also, quality, affordable high-speed internet allows businesses to flourish and provide more customer access to their product, which is a win-win for the business, customer and community."

IdeaTek was founded in 1999 by Friesen and four high school friends. Today, the company employs over 150 Kansans and is continuing to grow. IdeaTek has deployed more than 4,500 miles of fiber and built 150 fixed wireless towers, serving customers in 100 Kansas communities.

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