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RESIDENTIAL INTERNET

Please note that package availability may vary by location.
Give us a call to find out what options are available for your address.

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE UNLIMITED USAGE

50 MBPS

$50/MONTH

Do you have a few devices online at once? With 50 Mbps up and down, this service is perfect for running a few computers on your network.

*COLUMBUS (ILEC) ONLY

100 MBPS

$65/MONTH

With 100 Mbps up and down, this will satisfy even your large data transfers, and a plethora of devices running several applications simultaneously.

500 MBPS

$70/MONTH

At 500Mbps, you will be able to make sure that your video conferences and meetings will run smooth! No need to worry about having the speed for HD quality!

GIGABIT

$84/MONTH

2 GIGABIT

$135/MONTH

This is truly the fastest in the AREA!! With 2000 Mbps, up and down, it will handle anything you can throw at it.
Price includes monthly router charge.

*Carl Junction Only

Coming soon to additional areas!

BUSINESS INTERNET

Running a business already takes enough energy without battling sluggish, unreliable internet. That’s where Optic Communications steps in. Our fully buried fiber-optic network is built for dependability, shielding your connection from weather, accidents, and other everyday disruptions. When your internet stays steady, your team stays productive, your customers stay happy, and your operations stay moving at the speed of your ambition.

We’re proud to bring this level of performance to select areas throughout Columbus, KS; Pittsburg, KS; Galena, KS; Riverton, KS; Baxter Springs, KS; and Loma Linda, MO. In these communities, our fiber network delivers business-grade speed, low latency, and rock-solid uptime that helps companies of every size thrive.

Whether you’re running cloud apps, point-of-sale systems, video conferencing, or whole-building networks, Optic Communications gives you the stable foundation to grow with confidence. Let us handle the bandwidth, so you can handle the business.

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE UNLIMITED USAGE

BENEFITS

UNDERSTANDING FIBER INTERNET

LIGHT-SPEED LINES

Fiber internet is built on tiny strands of glass that carry data using light. Instead of pushing signals through copper wires, fiber sends information at near-light speed, which means your internet doesn’t get bogged down during busy hours or long distances. It’s fast, consistent, and crafted for the modern digital world.

ROCK-SOLID RELIABILITY

Because fiber uses light instead of electricity, it’s far more reliable. Weather, electrical interference, and old infrastructure have a harder time disrupting it. The result is fewer outages, steadier connections, and upload speeds that finally keep up with downloads.

BALANCED SPEEDS

Another hidden superpower of fiber is symmetry. Most fiber plans offer equally fast upload and download speeds, which makes working from home, cloud backups, livestreams, video calls, and even huge file transfers feel smooth instead of sluggish. It gives your devices room to breathe.

FUTURE-READY NETWORK

And the best part is scalability. Fiber networks can grow without needing major overhauls, meaning the connection you get today is already built for tomorrow’s technology. It’s the kind of infrastructure that quietly supports whole communities as they create, learn, and connect.

OPTICCOMM COMMANDIQ APP

WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER

WHAT IS COMMANDIQ

A simple Android or Apple app that gives you full control of your home Wi-Fi.

With the app, you can:

Change or reset your Wi-Fi name or password.
See all devices on your network and group them (work, gaming, mobile, etc.).
Pause internet for any device anytime.
Set routines for scheduled downtime (bedtime, school hours).
Create temporary or shareable guest networks and text the login info.
Run a speed test (GigaSpire only).
Get alerts for planned maintenance and community updates.

WHAT IS EXPERIENCEIQ

A parental-control service that filters harmful content, manages screen time, and shows how devices are being used online.

How it helps your family:

Block inappropriate categories and apps (like Call of Duty or Snapchat).
Set time limits for apps such as TikTok.
Enable Safe Search and YouTube Restrictions to filter harmful content and hide comments.
See usage details for every device in your home.
Prioritize devices or app groups and set schedules so the right activities get bandwidth when they need it.