KWIKOM Communications Receives Broadband Acceleration Grant to Enhance Rural Connectivity
29 July 2024 - 11:01PM
Business Wire
KWIKOM Communications (KWIKOM), a Kansas-based internet service
provider focused on state-of-the-art fiber infrastructure and
customer service, is honored to announce that we have been awarded
$1.9 million in Broadband Acceleration Grants from the Kansas
Office of Broadband Development. This grant, paired with the $2.26
million in matching funds, will be invested in expanding high-speed
internet access in Allen and Coffey counties, helping to bridge the
digital divide in these rural areas.
KWIKOM’s projects in Allen and Coffey counties are crucial steps
toward this goal, promising to connect 332 premises with the latest
broadband infrastructure. These projects align with the state’s
broader initiative to support rural revitalization and economic
growth through enhanced digital connectivity.
“KWIKOM is deeply committed to providing high-quality internet
services to rural communities, ensuring residents and businesses
can thrive in the modern digital landscape. Our mission to connect
communities through innovative technology aligns perfectly with the
goals of the Broadband Acceleration Grant program,” said Mike
Brigman, President & Chief Operating Officer of WANRack, LLC,
parent company of KWIKOM Communications.
Governor Laura Kelly’s recent announcement of $10 million in
grants to 12 internet service providers (ISPs) is part of a
significant effort to ensure that every region in Kansas has fast
and reliable internet. The total investment of nearly $22.7 million
across 14 rural Kansas counties reflects a strong commitment to
ensuring Kansas residents and businesses have access to internet
that allows for essential services such as telehealth, online
education, remote work, and more.
KWIKOM Communications extends our gratitude to Governor Kelly,
the Kansas Office of Broadband Development, and all involved in the
Broadband Acceleration Grant program. We are excited to continue
our work in enhancing connectivity in rural Kansas, ensuring that
all Kansas has the digital tools they need to succeed.
For more information or to order KWIKOM’s services, please visit
our website or contact our team at 800-379-7292.
About KWIKOM Communications:
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Iola, Kansas, KWIKOM
Communications is a leading telecommunications company serving 75
counties across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Florida
with internet, phone and video services. In 2023, KWIKOM
Communications expanded its network and team after being acquired
by WANRack LLC, a leader in designing, engineering, and maintaining
fiber networks nationwide that serves school districts,
municipalities, and private enterprises. Utilizing a combination of
fiber optic and fixed wireless technology, KWIKOM Communications is
dedicated to bridging the digital divide, offering high-speed,
low-latency connections that enrich the lives of the communities it
serves. Since 2017, KWIKOM has focused on expanding its fiber optic
network, bringing residents and businesses faster and symmetrical
speeds along with reliable connectivity. With the recent addition
of video services, KWIKOM offers its fiber customers a
comprehensive solution for streaming and entertainment needs under
one provider.
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