Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA)
KCNA was established by Executive Order in 2015 and codified in statute in 2017 by Kentucky Revised Statute 154.15 to oversee and maintain the Commonwealth’s open-access, broadband network known as KentuckyWired, a fiber optic backbone infrastructure which extends into every county in the Commonwealth.
KentuckyWired is a state-run network consisting of over 3,400 miles of high-speed, high-capacity fiber optic cable in every county in Kentucky. The KentuckyWired network is a "middle mile" network connecting government agencies (ex. State Police, State Parks), universities, community colleges, and other governmental entities to the global internet. Anywhere along its path, Internet Service Providers will be able to connect to the network and bring faster, more reliable internet to every corner of the Commonwealth. Its 288-strand fiber optic cable will serve the needs of government agencies, universities, businesses, and citizens for decades to come.
KentuckyWired will help pay for its construction in two ways: 1) KentuckyWired will save the Commonwealth millions of dollars by owning its own middle mile network rather than paying private companies, and 2) By leasing fiber strands to private companies. Kentucky is the first state in the nation to build an open-access fiber optic cable network in every county.
If you need assistance, have a question or are unsure who to contact regarding KentuckyWired, send an email to the KentuckyWired@ky.gov.
Customers - 12/29/2025
Total circuits 695.
- Administrative Office of the Court (63)
- Executive Branch Offices (547)
- Kentucky Community & Technical College System (72)
- Universities and Regional Campuses (13)
Customer Map - 9/18/2025
