On the 1st of July 1972, Spruce K**b Seneca Rocks Telephone was formed as a Corporation to provide telephone service to the people of the Spruce K**b Seneca Rocks area as a non-profit organization. Shortly after, planning and development began on the outside plant to build a network to link together potential customers with the outside world. With the completion of the network, the first phone ser
vice was installed and utilized in 1976. Since then, digital technology has made it possible for Internet exploration, modern features, and special circuits, providing residents and businesses in the SKSRT serving area with unlimited and fully customizable service. SKSRT was the last phone company east of the Mississippi to upgrade from a stepper switch. Taking the place of the stepper switch was the Siemens DCO. With the many changes to the outside plant and switching equipment, the company had to upgrade to modern, more efficient ways of billing. Billing went from pen and paper to keyboard and computer. SKSRT remains committed to providing the best customer service possible. In an effort to upgrade existing equipment and infrastructure and keep pace with rapid changes in the telecommunications industry, SKSRT has undertaken a $7,789,000 project to bring "Fiber to the Home" (FTTH) to all subscribers in its service area. FTTH will provide a timely upgrade to the Company physical plant and enable the Company to deliver digital voice, data, and video services throughout the exchange. This will allow SKSRT to accommodate communications demands envisioned for the 21st century.
