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Connected Nation breaks ground on Kansas's first Internet Exchange Point facility at Wichita State University

Officials from Connected Nation and Wichita State University broke ground on May 15, 2025, for the state’s inaugural Internet Exchange Point in Wichita that is independent of network carriers.
The event followed a $5 million grant provided in 2023 by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, contributing to a broader $28.5 million investment aimed at enhancing the state's high-speed internet infrastructure.
Wichita State University facilitated the project through a long-term ground lease spanning four decades, which received approval from the Kansas Board of Regents in December 2023 and will count as an in-kind contribution toward the grant.
Bill Abston explained that connecting to this IXP will streamline internet pathways, resulting in reduced expenses for all users, while Tom Ferree described the development as a pivotal advancement for Kansas’s technological progress.
The IXP is expected to improve regional network performance and cloud access, reduce lag, and support economic growth when operations begin shortly after construction finishes in early 2026.

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