Global InformationBrightspeed of Eastern Kansas information
| Company type | Private (Subsidiary of Brightspeed) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Products | Local Telephone Service |
| Parent | United/Sprint Nextel (1988-2006) Embarq (2006-2009) Lumen Technologies (2009-2022) Brightspeed (2022-present) |
Brightspeed of Eastern Kansas, Inc. is one of several Brightspeed companies providing local telephone service in Kansas. Kansas towns that Brightspeed of Eastern Kansas serves include Sterling, Lebo, Gardner, and Nortonville.
The current company was founded in 1927 and became United Telephone Company of Iowa. In 1988, the company acquired exchanges in Kansas, exited Iowa, and changed its name to United Telephone Company of Eastern Kansas.