KWIKOM Communications is Certified All Fiber by the Fiber Broadband Association

IOLA, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, KWIKOM Communications (KWIKOM) received the Fiber Broadband Association’s All Fiber Certification for ensuring its customers can access the fastest, most reliable broadband connectivity available. The All Fiber Certification is available to Fiber Broadband Association members who demonstrate a high-level of strategic commitment to fiber deployment by ensuring 90% or more of their networks rely on fiber optic infrastructure.

“Service providers, like KWIKOM Communications, that qualify for the All Fiber Certification are leveraging fiber to connect their communities and customers to high-quality internet and digital services that will support broadband needs for decades to come,” said Gary Bolton, President and CEO at the Fiber Broadband Association. “I congratulate KWIKOM on its certification. The more All Fiber service providers we celebrate, the closer we get to providing reliable connectivity to every corner of North America and closing the digital equity gap forever.”

KWIKOM’s growing fiber network spans southeast Kansas and continues to expand throughout Kansas, bringing more communities high-speed connectivity and helping them become certified Gigabit Cities. With KWIKOM’s commitment to fiber deployment, the company offers residential and commercial customers access to speeds of 1, 2, and 5 Gbps, delivering fast, reliable internet across service areas. For residential customers, KWIKOM TV brings the next generation of cable, allowing customers to stream their favorite channels. KWIKOM also offers mesh wi-fi units to ensure strong connectivity in every corner of the home. Businesses and residential customers alike can take advantage of KWIKOM’s phone services, making KWIKOM a trusted, and local, choice for all connectivity needs. KWIKOM is dedicated to continuing to expand its service areas in the coming years, empowering more communities with the advanced connectivity essential for growth and digital inclusion.

“Achieving the Fiber Broadband Association’s All Fiber Certification is a powerful testament to KWIKOM’s mission of empowering our customers and bridging the digital divide here in Kansas. This award reaffirms our commitment to providing fast, reliable fiber connectivity that transforms lives. For us, it’s not just about connectivity. It’s about bringing new opportunities to Kansas communities such as telehealth services, remote work, distance learning, and bringing new reliability to local businesses. By investing in fiber infrastructure, we’re strengthening our communities, helping to ensure that every Kansan has access to the digital resources needed to succeed in a connected world.” – Mike Brigman, President and Chief Operating Officer of WANRack LLC, parent company of KWIKOM Communications.

To learn more about the Fiber Broadband Association’s All Fiber Certification, please visit fiberbroadband.org/service-provider-network-certification. To review the entire list of certified network operators, please visit fiberbroadband.org/service-provider-certification-list.

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 phone and internet 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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About the Fiber Broadband Association

The Fiber Broadband Association is the largest and only trade association that represents the complete fiber ecosystem of service providers, manufacturers, industry experts, and deployment specialists dedicated to the advancement of fiber broadband deployment and the pursuit of a world where communications are limitless, advancing quality of life and digital equity anywhere and everywhere. The Fiber Broadband Association helps providers, communities, and policy makers make informed decisions about how, where, and why to build better fiber broadband networks. Since 2001, these companies, organizations, and members have worked with communities and consumers in mind to build the critical infrastructure that provides the economic and societal benefits that only fiber can deliver. The Fiber Broadband Association is part of the Fibre Council Global Alliance, which is a platform of six global FTTH Councils in North America, LATAM, Europe, MEA, APAC, and South Africa. Learn more at fiberbroadband.org.