2024 Year in Review: A Year of Connection and Community

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on an incredible year of milestones, community impact, and growth. At WTC Fiber, our mission has always been to deliver reliable service, invest in the communities we serve, and build lasting partnerships. Here’s a look back at what made this year unforgettable.

Milestones Worth Celebrating

• 112 Years Strong: In February, we marked 112 years of connecting communities, growing from humble beginnings to a leader in fiber-optic technology.

• $50 Million Manhattan Investment: We announced a $50 million project to bring high-speed fiber to homes in Manhattan, ensuring residents get the fastest, most reliable Internet service.

• Business of the Year: We were honored as the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year, a testament to our dedicated team and supportive customers.

• National Recognition: We earned a spot on Broadband Communities Magazine's Fiber-to-the-Home Top 100 list for our efforts to transform local economies and enhance quality of life.

• Social Media Milestone: We surpassed 1,000 Instagram followers this year, a reflection of the incredible support from our community. Social media remains a valuable tool for keeping customers informed and engaged with all things WTC Fiber.

Giving Back to Our Communities

We’re proud to give back to the communities we serve:

• Supporting Local Organizations: Through partnerships with CoBank, we awarded grants to groups like Flint Hills Breadbasket, Everybody Counts, and the Wabaunsee County Historical Society.

• Empowering Students: Scholarships from the Kansas Rural Communities Foundation helped local seniors pursue their educational dreams.

• Free Public Wi-Fi: With the ADOPT Grant, we launched free public Wi-Fi in Manhattan, starting with the Flint Hills Breadbasket.

• Honoring Service: We introduced a military discount for active-duty members and became the first corporate sponsor of the Flint Hills Vetrepreneur Foundation.

• Community Favorites: Events like free coffee days, the Octagon of Doom Run, and our Players & Pizza event allowed us to stay engaged and connected with the people we serve.

Connecting More Customers

• Fiber Expansion: We brought fiber to more communities, like Willard, ensuring even more rural communities have access to fast, reliable Internet.

• Enhanced Tools: Our upgraded myWTC portal made managing accounts and payments easier than ever.

• Esports Excitement: Through the Fiber Gaming Network Kansas Clash, we gave gamers in our service area the chance to compete for real prizes.

Highlights from Our Team

This year wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible work of our team and the support of our customers:

• Team Member Recognition: Our CEO, Jeff Wick, was named Citizen of the Year, and Customer Relations Consultant Doran Herbel earned Young Professional of the Year honors at the Wamego Chamber Awards. Doran was also awarded Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Manhattan Class of 2025! Bailey, our Customer Relations Consultants, was selected to the Wamego Area Chamber of Commerce, Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, and Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce's 15 Under 40.

• Event Sponsorships: We proudly sponsored community events like the Aggieville Classic Golf Tournament, Wamego Chamber Golf Tournament, and the Manhattan Catbackers Golf Tournament, and many more.

• Week of Giving: We wrapped up the year with our Week of Giving, handing out exciting prizes like a PlayStation 5 and an autographed Avery Johnson jersey to our amazing social media followers.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we close the chapter on 2024, we’re filled with gratitude for our customers, employees, and communities who made this year possible. At WTC Fiber, we’re not just connecting homes and businesses we’re building stronger communities and shaping the future of connectivity in Kansas.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to an even brighter 2025! 💙

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