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Do you offer classes on how to improve my computer and digital skills?
While we do not offer classes in-house, there are many resources available. One of those resources is the Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas. Whether you're looking to boost your career or just feel more confident online, their programs are a great option....
LINC Grant Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
December 9, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Haviland Broadband Announces Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Fiber Optic Deployment Funded by Kansas LINC Grant [Haviland, KS] – [12/9/2024] – Haviland Broadband is pleased to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the...
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Coldwater BAG3 Press Release
Haviland Broadband is pleased to announce a Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) award through the Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD). The proposed service area covers approximately 9 miles north of Coldwater along Highway 183 in rural Comanche County. These...
LINC Kiowa County Press Release
Haviland Broadband, in partnership with Kiowa County Economic Development Foundation (KCED) and the City of Greensburg, is pleased to announce a Lasting Infrastructure & Network Connectivity (LINC) grant award through the Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD)....
How does Haviland Fiber impact the equipment and wiring installed by the current telephone/DSL provider in Greensburg?
The city of Greensburg has historically been served with landline telephone and DSL internet by AT&T. AT&T is responsible for their copper cables in the utility right-of-ways (under the streets and in alleyways) and for the copper cables that run from...
Fiber Construction Terminology
Below are some basic terms used when discussing the construction of our fiber to the premises project. What is a mainline? Haviland Broadband is working to lay mainline fiber in utility right-of-ways. This means that the primary line is buried in alley ways and...
I rent my home. Can I still sign-up for services?
Adding fiber optic Internet service to a property is a great investment for the owner by increasing property values. It also requires that we dig on the property, install a device on the outside of the home, and possibly add a small entry hole into the side of...
I am a Greensburg or Coldwater resident. If I get a phone from Haviland, will I be able to keep my current number?
Haviland Broadband will be able to port your current 723 or 582 number, allowing you to keep your current number. We will also be able to obtain 723 or 582 numbers for new customers who don't currently have a landline. Please Note: Phone services in Greensburg...
What types of burial techniques will be used on my property?
There are 3 main methods used to bury cable on a customer's property. Vibratory Plow - An extremely narrow trench is created, doing very little damage to the ground’s surface, while the need for back-filling is completely eliminated. A plow with a long,...
When will you decide on the route for the fiber?
For the most part, our technicians and contractors have already engineered the fiber route. As with any underground utility, we will be sticking to the alleyways and right-of-ways to avoid encroaching on personal property whenever/wherever possible. In most cases,...
Will you run fiber service to every home in the zone, even if they didn’t sign-up?
When we begin fiber construction, we will build to every home and business in our fiber defined area with the exception of Greensburg*. Sign-up is used as a means to verify WHAT speed or service customer's want to go with, or for potential customers to let us know...
Will you expand Haviland Fiber services to other communities?
We are committed to providing exceptional services to our entire service area. We are evaluating the options for expanding fiber services to other communities in the future. Riverdale - Fiber projects began in 2023! Mullinville Town - Fiber projects began in...
2023 Fiber Plans
Haviland Broadband has exciting news! Active fiber builds: Riverdale Additional fiber builds that will start in 2023: Norwich More Rural Norwich sections Served by fiber: 99 Springs Argonia Coldwater Conway Springs Greensburg Haviland Mullinville Sections of Rural...
Do you have plans to offer a TV service?
We do not have plans to offer a traditional TV package. Fortunately, fiber Internet is ideal for homes that use Netflix, Hulu, YouTube TV and other streaming video services.
Do you require I carry both phone and Internet?
Landline phone service not available in Greensburg or Coldwater without fiber services, due to these being CLEC exchanges. Haviland Broadband does NOT require landline phone services to have internet in our ILEC exchanges, which include:...
I want to sign-up. Do I have to do it online?
Some people may be a little put off by the requirement they need to set up a new online account in order to sign-up for services. Who needs one more password to remember, right? We encourage individuals who want to sign-up to set up an account online for these...
My address is not found on your website. What should I do?
Please double check to make sure you've entered your address correctly. If you still cannot find it and believe your residence is in our service area, OR you find it but believe you are eligible for products not showing for your address, you can submit a request to...
What does it mean when our system indicates you are not currently in an area we have service?
Due to the variety of services we offer at Haviland Broadband, we have adopted an online system that uses street addresses to specify service offerings that are available to you. The goal is to simplify the selection process for you, the prospective...
Haviland Broadband 2024 Scholarship
Haviland Broadband is pleased to announce that we will be offering five (5) $500 scholarships this year. To be eligible, applicant or applicant's parent/guardian must be a customer of Haviland Broadband. View/Download Scholarship Application Return this...
Coldwater Fiber
Mainline construction for our first active fiber zone began in late October 2021. Since then, we have completed construction as well as conversion in 3 zones, or about 3/4 of the town. We are working to finish out the 4th and final zone and should be wrapping that up...