Nex-Tech Blog

As a high school student at Hays High, I can say that feeling safe and secure at school is a top priority for my classmates and me. Through my internship at Nex-Tech, I’ve discovered that they not only provide high-speed fiber internet but also offer a range of security systems, including alarms, surveillance, and access control. These features, implemented in high schools, promote safety and comfort for both students and staff.

For more than a decade, the Nex-Tech Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) has been a reliable means of funding for local businesses across rural Kansas. The fund has loaned over $10 million to support the economy of western Kansas, and this investment has created nearly 300 jobs across the region.

Hello, my name is Oscar Busch, and I am a student at Hays High School. I am involved in the JAG-K program, which stands for Jobs for America’s Graduates. In Jag-K, we engage with the community and employers, provide community service, and gain new experiences so we are ready to enter the workforce.

In the cold winter of 2023, our team received some heartwarming news from the state. The announcement was made that Nex-Tech would receive a Capital Project Fund (CPF) grant to extend its fiber network to the people of rural Decatur County. Nex-Tech would also co-invest over $900,000 to match the grant.

From Norton to Hays, Salina to Hill City, Hoxie to Russell, Phillipsburg to Great Bend, and many other towns across northwest and central Kansas, Nex-Tech continues to power healthcare and directly support the provision of health-related services for tens of thousands of people.
But why and how do we do this? Read further for details.

At the heart of the plains of Kansas, where the horizon on every side is dotted with farms and ranches and the sunsets are a beauty to behold, you’ll find the city of Goessel, KS. Nex-Tech has connected dozens of families and businesses in Goessel to the rest of the world, powered by our gigabit-speed fiber optic network.

As part of my internship with Nex-Tech this summer, I’ve had the opportunity to explore the company’s rich history, its innovative present, and its forward-looking vision.

The cities of Norton and Oberlin are tight-knit and vibrant communities located in Norton County and Decatur County, Kansas. Nex-Tech is proud to have served Norton for many decades and to have recently added Oberlin to our service area!

On Thursday, July 10, 2025, our community economic development team was at the office of the United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) in Great Bend. We were there to present a Certificate of Membership to the Executive Director, Charell Owings, following the successful hosting of a Nex-Tech Academy Session at Hoisington Middle School in February 2025.