Our Mission

Serving Kansas since 1992

KanREN provides network and related services tailored to meet the needs of research, education and other community anchor institutions in Kansas. KanREN empowers members to collaborate and advance their own missions through KanREN’s consortium-based organization and technical capabilities.

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Dedicated fiber for Kansas members

There is no greater time than now to invest in the future of Kansas. Establishing a dedicated fiber backbone network, which is maintainable into the future, is the crucial first step to expanding the state's "cyber" infrastructure for decades to come. This investment will ensure robust, reliable, and cutting-edge connectivity, positioning Kansas as a leader in technological advancement and digital innovation.

To Denver Fiber Path to Lease Fiber Path Already Leased Interstate Fiber to Regional Partners Add/Drop Site Multi-Degree Amplification Site Oakley WaKeeney Hays Russell GreatBend FortScott Paola Wichita To Oklahoma City Wellington Pratt Dodge City Garden City Newton Pittsburg Neodesha Hutchinson McPherson Salina Manhattan Topeka Ottawa Emporia JunctionCity KC Lawrence Liberal Freestate Middle Mile Network

Wichita - Location of one of KanREN’s Add/Drop Sites

Let's explore the future together!

Let's explore the future together!

Exclusive Benefits for Members Image

KanREN’s member-driven service model allows institutions to move forward with greater ambition, leveraging infrastructure and partnerships while paying exactly what services cost without a broker or markups.