Spectra Communications Group, LLC is a U.S. telephone operating company owned by

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that provides local telephone service in

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History

Spectra Communications Group was established in 1999 upon Spectra's purchase of 170

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exchanges from

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. The company was formed by

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-based Spectronics Corporation which became the first African-American owned company to control a US telecommunications company.

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had a significant investment in the telephone company, which it now owns.

Proposed sale

On August 3, 2021, Lumen announced its sale of its local telephone assets in 20 states to

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, including Missouri.

Service area

The company provides telephone service in all of the area codes in

with the exception of

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and

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.Local Calling Guide: Spectra Communications Group, LLC
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History

Proposed sale

Service area

References

See also