Kansas Fiber Network

What Kansas Fiber Network does

Kansas Fiber Network (KFN) is a privately held regional fiber optic network provider headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, operating across Kansas and Missouri. Founded in 2012, KFN is structured as a cooperative comprising 27 independent broadband member companies, operating 6,000+ miles of owned fiber with a 100G backbone (currently undergoing 400G migration) that connects 200+ cities and 19 data centers. The company maintains local sales and support teams in Kansas City (Overland Park) and Wichita, providing 24/7/365 network operations from Kansas. KFN does not serve residential customers; its service area is strictly business and institutional.

KFN's product portfolio centers on wholesale and enterprise fiber connectivity: Ethernet (10 Mbps to 10G+, MEF-compliant), Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) with symmetrical guaranteed bandwidth, Wavelength services (10G to 100G), Dark Fiber (IRU and lease), Cloud Connectivity to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, Mobile Backhaul for wireless carriers, Data Center Connectivity across major Midwest carrier hotels (Equinix, Netrality, TierPoint, DataBank, LightEdge, 1623 Farnam, Cavern Technologies), and Custom Fiber Builds. The proprietary KLEAR customer portal provides real-time network visibility and preemptive bandwidth management. Revenue is generated through recurring subscription contracts across six primary verticals: carrier/wholesale, enterprise, banking and finance, healthcare, K-12 education (E-Rate eligible), and federal/state/local government.

KFN distributes services through direct enterprise sales in the Kansas City and Wichita markets, supplemented by a channel partner program targeting Master Agents and Technology Service Distributors (including Telarus) and a referral program paying up to 3x first-month billing. The company is a member of INDATEL, a nationwide network of state fiber networks, holds MEF compliance certification, is a USAC-registered E-Rate vendor, and is included in the State of Kansas WAN contract. In May 2026, Danny Pate was named President and CEO, succeeding a planned leadership transition announced in January 2026.

Name

Kansas Fiber Network

Legal name

Kansas Fiber Network, LLC

Website

https://ksfiber.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kansas Fiber Network is a privately held regional fiber optic provider operating 6,000+ miles of owned fiber across Kansas and Missouri, structured as a cooperative of 27 independent broadband companies. It delivers Ethernet, Dedicated Internet Access, Dark Fiber, Wavelength, and Cloud Connectivity services to carriers, enterprises, and government entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications / Fiber Network Connectivity Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Broadband & Cooperative Fiber Operators (HDAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fiber-to-the-Premises/Building (FTTP/FTTB) Operators (HDAIACAC)

Keywords

• Fiber optic network services
• Dedicated internet access
• Wholesale carrier connectivity
• Dark fiber leasing
• Enterprise ethernet services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fiber Connectivity Services: KFN generates revenue through various fiber connectivity services including Ethernet (10 Mbps to 10G+), Dedicated Internet Access, Wavelength (10G to 100G), Dark Fiber (IRU and lease options), Cloud Connectivity, and Mobile Backhaul. Services are provided to carriers, enterprises, and government entities across Kansas and Missouri.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kansas Fiber Network delivers fiber-based connectivity services over its regional 100G backbone spanning 6,000+ miles across Kansas and Missouri, serving carriers, enterprises, and government customers. Core offerings include Ethernet, Dedicated Internet Access, Dark Fiber (IRU/lease), Wavelength, Cloud Connectivity, Mobile Backhaul, Data Center Connectivity, and Custom Fiber Builds, complemented by the KLEAR network visibility portal. KFN emphasizes local direct-support teams in Kansas City and Wichita rather than ticket-queue support models.

Product overview

Kansas Fiber Network operates as a regional fiber optic network provider delivering a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity services across Kansas and Missouri. The company's core offering is its fiber infrastructure network spanning 6,000+ miles with a 100G backbone connecting 200+ cities and 19 data centers. The product suite centers on five primary connectivity services: Ethernet (scalable point-to-point/multi-point connectivity from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps), Dedicated Internet Access (guaranteed bandwidth with symmetrical speeds), Dark Fiber (IRU and lease options for ultimate network control), Wavelength (10G/100G optical transport), and Cloud Connectivity (dedicated private connections to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud). Supporting services include Mobile Backhaul for wireless carriers, Data Center Connectivity to major Midwest facilities, and Custom Fiber Builds for tailored solutions. The Klear customer portal provides real-time network visibility and bandwidth management as an add-on service. KFN also operates a channel partner and referral program for distribution. The company is undergoing 400G network migration and recently expanded its Kansas City metro footprint by 130 route miles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Klear: Real-time network visibility portal providing customers unprecedented access to viewing circuit and network status, proactive problem solving, bandwidth management, and analytics.

Products and services

• Ethernet Scalable Ethernet connectivity service providing point-to-point, point-to-multi-point, and multi-point-to-multi-point configurations for voice, video, and data traffic. Bandwidth options from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps and beyond with MEF-compliant configurations and dedicated fiber access for carriers and enterprises.
• Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) Enterprise-grade dedicated internet access with guaranteed bandwidth, symmetrical speeds, zero oversubscription, built-in route diversity, and redundant fiber paths. Scalable from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps and beyond, with burstable options.
• Cloud Connectivity Dedicated private fiber connectivity to major cloud providers including Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure, enabling enterprises to connect to cloud infrastructure over private fiber rather than public internet.
• Mobile Backhaul Fiber-based mobile infrastructure supporting wireless carriers with Ethernet backhaul, dark fiber, long-haul transport, and MTSO connectivity for macro cell, micro cell, and small cell deployments.
• Dark Fiber Indefeasible Right to Use (IRU) and lease options providing ultimate network control, optimized security, and unlimited bandwidth. Fibers are characterized and maintained by KFN with dark fiber access for carriers and large enterprises to support their own equipment.
• Wavelength High-speed optical transport providing 10G or 100G dedicated bandwidth with low latency and protected route options. Point-to-point fully managed optical wavelength service with LAN PHY and WAN PHY options.
• Data Center Connectivity Scalable bandwidth and performance connectivity between important data centers across the Midwest, including connections to Equinix DA1 (Dallas), Equinix CH1 (Chicago), TierPoint (Tulsa and Lenexa), Netrality (1102 Grand and KC2), LightEdge (Cavern Technologies and SubTropolis), DataBank MCI3, Lincoln Rackhouse, 1623 Farnam, 910 Telecom (Denver), Convergent, and Aspiria Data Center.
• Custom Fiber Builds Customized fiber network design, construction, and ongoing maintenance services tailored to accomplish specific business objectives. KFN plans, builds, and maintains networks to provide required speed, connectivity, and performance for the customer.
• KLEAR Customer Portal Real-time network visibility portal providing customers access to view circuit and network status, proactive bandwidth management, preemptive problem identification for applications, hardware, and network infrastructure, plus performance management analytics. Unveiled in May 2024.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Edged Kansas CitycoreTechnology or Integration · 30 September 2024KFN was first to connect to the new ultra-efficient Edged Kansas City data center in KC Northland, pioneering hyperscale strategy in the Kansas City Metro.
• Enterprise Kansas City (EKC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2024KFN partnered with EKC to spearhead technological education transformation, supporting workforce development and technology education initiatives in the Kansas City region.
• Cavern TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 23 April 2024Partnership with Cavern Technologies, Kansas City's only 100% underground data center, providing fiber connectivity to their facility.
• 1623 FarnamcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 April 2024Partnership with 1623 Farnam, a regional leader in network-neutral, edge interconnection and data center services.
• TelaruscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 February 2024Leading Technology Solutions Broker added to channel partner program to offer KFN's full suite of fiber services.
• NetralitycoreTechnology or Integration · 26 October 2023Expanded partnership with Netrality for Overland Park connectivity, enhancing access to carrier hotels and data center facilities.
• INDATELcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017KFN is a proud member of INDATEL, a nationwide network of state networks providing superior fiber connectivity to rural and urban America. INDATEL members and affiliates ensure rural Americans receive secure, reliable connectivity at competitive rates.
• 365 ConsultingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company providing consulting services in the Kansas City area.
• CCT (Colorado Communications Transport)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner company providing communications transport services.
• SNAPCOMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company in the KFN channel partner ecosystem.
• Technology Group Solutions (TGS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company providing technology group solutions.
• 910 TELECOMcoreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 910 S 15th, Denver, CO.
• Denver CoreSitecoreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 910 S 15th, Denver, CO.
• Equinix DA1coreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 1950 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX.
• TierPoint TulsacoreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 322 E Archer St, Tulsa, OK.
• ConcerGentcoreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 245 N Waco Ave, Wichita, KS.
• LightEdge-CAVERN TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 17501 W 98th, Lenexa, KS.
• TierPoint LenexacoreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 14500 W 105th St, Lenexa, KS.
• DataBank MCI3coreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 11200 Lakeview Ave, Lenexa, KS.
• Netrality: 1102 GrandcoreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 1102 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
• 1623 FarnamcoreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 1623 Farnam St, Omaha, NE.
• Equinix CH1coreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 350 E Cermak, Chicago, IL.
• LightEdge-SubTropoliscoreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 9050 NE Underground Dr Pillar 312, Kansas City, MO.
• Lincoln RackhousecoreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 11155 N Airworld Dr, Kansas City, MO.
• Netrality KC2coreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 7801 Nieman Rd, Shawnee, KS.
• Aspiria Data CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationData center connectivity location at 6100 Sprint Pkwy, Overland Park, KS.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IdeaTek: Kansas-based fiber operator providing broadband and fiber services to rural and underserved communities across the Sunflower State. Comparable as a Kansas-headquartered fiber builder competing for similar enterprise and carrier customers within KFN's home geography.
• Everstream: Midwest-focused fiber network operator providing carrier/wholesale and enterprise services across the Midwest. Directly comparable to KFN in geography (overlapping Midwest footprint), customer mix (carriers, enterprises, hyperscalers), and product set (Ethernet, DIA, wavelength, dark fiber).
• Aureon: Iowa-based cooperative technology and fiber services provider serving carriers and enterprises across the Midwest. Comparable cooperative structure, similar carrier/wholesale and enterprise fiber offerings, and adjacent Midwest geography.
• INDATEL Services: Nationwide cooperative network of state fiber networks; KFN is itself a member. Directly comparable as a cooperative wholesale fiber aggregator with overlapping rural/mid-market carrier and enterprise focus.

Broad incumbents

• Zayo Group: Large US fiber and bandwidth infrastructure operator with deep wholesale/carrier and enterprise business. Directly comparable on product set (Ethernet, wavelength, dark fiber, DIA) and customer type, but operates a national long-haul backbone far larger than KFN's regional asset base.
• Lumen Technologies: Major US telecom and fiber operator (formerly CenturyLink) offering enterprise and wholesale fiber services nationwide, including in KFN's Midwest footprint. Comparable across the full fiber product suite but at vastly larger scale and with bundled managed services.
• Crown Castle: US tower and fiber infrastructure operator providing fiber and small-cell backhaul to carriers and enterprises. Comparable on mobile backhaul and wholesale fiber; differs in tower focus and publicly traded scale.
• Consolidated Communications: Regional fiber and broadband operator serving enterprise and carrier customers across multiple Midwestern and other states. Comparable enterprise/regional fiber profile, though larger and now private under Searchlight/FCC ownership.

Regional players

• Midcontinent Communications (Midco): Midwest regional broadband and business services provider across Kansas, Minnesota, and adjacent states. Comparable as a Midwest regional operator overlapping with KFN's territory, though with a stronger cable/broadband mix and broader residential footprint.
• Metronet (Vexus Fiber): Regional fiber-to-the-premises operator serving Midwest and other US markets with residential, enterprise, and wholesale fiber services. Comparable on fiber infrastructure in adjacent Midwest geographies, though with a stronger residential focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ksfibernet
• Facebookfacebook.com/KansasFiberNet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ksfibernet?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-company

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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