Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, LightCore is a wholly owned subsidiary of CenturyTel, Inc., the eighth largest local exchange carrier in the United States. We operate one of the most extensive fiber optic networks in the Central U.S., totaling more than 10,000 route miles across 15 states, constructed on secure and largely exclusive rights of way.

As the region’s premier carriers’ carrier, we have become the first choice for the nation’s largest telecommunications carriers and services providers. With over 100 points-of-presence in both large and small markets, we specialize at helping carriers reliably and cost-effectively extend their network reach.