Skip Navigation
 

Menu

Business Regions Made in Kansas Our Department Publications Initiatives & Incentives Transparency Database About Us Notices Contact
Back
Back

Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD)

Kansas was allocated $451 million to connect all Kansans. Kansas Office of Broadband has created strategic plans to build out broadband across the state. The BEAD application window is open until December 20 at Noon CT. We invite you learn more and engage with us as we move forward to connect all Kansans.

Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK)

Learn about the Kansas Office of Broadband Developments DOCK program and the apply for the $1.9 million for digital skills training programs.

Regional Planning & Community Engagement

Reaching out to communities across the state to ensure they are equipped with the skills and resources to be good partners and support broadband buildout through the BEAD program.

Kansas Broadband Ready Communities

Designed to pave the way for improved broadband access in communities across the state, ensuring that Kansas remains at the forefront of digital connectivity.

Digital Opportunities

Learn about the Kansas Office of Broadband Developments Digital Equity Strategic Plan and resources to support affordable, accessible internet for all Kansans.

FCC National Broadband Map

Kansas Office of Broadband Development

In our modern world, access to high-speed internet isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity.

With so much vital information and communication moving online, communities and businesses unable to access high-quality internet connections aren’t just at a disadvantage, they are effectively disqualified from a major portion of the economy. With this in mind, providing broadband access to all communities across our state is a top priority for the Department of Commerce. 

The Latest News from KOBD

See All News

Sign up for the KOBD Newsletter

Name(Required)
By checking this box, I agree to receive notification from Kansas Department of Commerce.(Required)
Hidden
Hidden
Hidden

Additional Resources

Broadband Funding Opportunities
Broadband Reports | Partner Agencies

Broadband in Kansas: The Challenges of Digital Access and Affordability | The Institute for Policy & Social Research (IPSR) at the University of Kansas

Kansas Office of Broadband Development Staff

CONTACT

Joseph Le, Deputy Director of Broadband Development

(785) 230-4615

[email protected]

CONTACT

Kimberlyn Jones, Digital Opportunity Program Manager

(785) 289-3345

[email protected]

CONTACT

Morgan Barnes, Engagement and Outreach Manager

(785) 207-9005

[email protected]

CONTACT

Stephen Shelton, Broadband Data and GIS Analyst

(785) 480-8150

[email protected]

CONTACT

Joshua Edgar, Broadband Program Manager

(785) 296-3481

[email protected]

CONTACT

Marie McNeal, Broadband Grant Program Manager

(785) 296-3481

[email protected]

CONTACT

Casey Russell, Broadband Infrastructure Program Manager

(785) 296-3481

[email protected]

CONTACT

Shelley Paasch, Broadband Partnerships Coordinator

(785) 276-9995

[email protected]

CONTACT

Jessica Henry, Broadband Grant Compliance and Reporting Manager

(785) 250-8277

[email protected]

The Kansas Office of Broadband Development was established in 2020 to help ensure all Kansans have the opportunity to live, work, learn and compete

in a global economy by improving universal access to quality, affordable and reliable broadband.

en_USEnglish