Spectrum History

Troy McCracken founded Spectrum Networks in 1999 to provide telecommunications customers with the service and the resources they needed to make the best decision for their business. He had a vision providing customers with a real advocate in their search for providers-someone who had the knowledge and resources to do the legwork, but always acting in their best interest.

In 2000 Troy joined forces with his brother Trent, and the brothers McCrackens charged ahead as the formidable Towers of Telecom. The timing of the partnership couldn't have been better with the convergence of networks taking place and new technology solutions such as VOIP coming to the forefront. Always adhering to the philosophy of delivering exceptional customer service, Spectrum added still more muscle to our offerings, forging strategic partnerships over the years with national telecommunications providers that include Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, Qwest, & Level 3.

  • In 2007, Spectrum was selected as a Torch Award Honoree, an award given by the Better Business Bureau to companies conducting business with the highest ethics and integrity.
  • In 2007 Spectrum launched our TEM solution, TrueVue.
  • In 2006, Spectrum, Inc received the Fast 55 Award -- ranking 5th fastest growing company in the past 3 years in Ohio, Indiana, & Kentucky.
  • In 2006, Spectrum Networks, Inc was renamed Spectrum, Inc.
  • In 2005, Spectrum launched the wireless services division after having solidified agreements with Sprint/Nextel, Cingular, Verizon Wireless, and Cincinnati Bell Wireless.
  • In 2005, Spectrum acquired the Midwest operations of Advanced Communication Solutions (ACS), one of the nation's largest authorized NEC dealers, to realize the vision of being the customers' strategic partner for all their communications needs.
  • In 2003, Spectrum was recognized by Cincinnati Bell / Broadwing as the top telecom agent for the 2nd straight year. Spectrum continues to be the most successful agent in the history of their agent program.
  • In 2002, Spectrum formed additional partnerships that allowed us to begin offering local solutions nearly anywhere in the country. This was a big benefit to many of our customers that had multiple locations in several states.
  • In 2001, Spectrum became Intermedia Communications' largest telecom agent. Intermedia was later acquired by MCI / Worldcom, now Verizon Business.
  • In 1999, Our journey begins...