Spectrum Receives Fast 55 Award

CINCINNATI, Ohio, October 16, 2006 -- Spectrum, Inc., a national telecommunications management company,  has been recognized as a Fast 55 company by the Cincinnati Business Courier. The Fast 55 companies represent the fastest-growing private companies in the tri-state (Ohio, Indiana, & Kentucky) based on strong sales histories and growth. Spectrum, Inc. ranked #5 out of 30,000+ companies. The award will be presented at a luncheon on December 7th.  Local 12 sports director Brad Johansen will emcee the program.

"Spectrum is honored to be identified as one of greater Cincinnati's fastest-growing companies," said Troy McCracken, president and CEO of Spectrum, Inc. "This recognition is a reflection of the quality solutions and support we provide our customers, and the commitment by our dedicated employees and partners."

About Spectrum, Inc.

One of the country's foremost telecommunications management companies, Spectrum, Inc., provides comprehensive value-added solutions and services to organizations that seek to eliminate unwarranted complexity and cost from telecom administration. Based in Cincinnati, Spectrum oversees all facets of companies' multiple carrier relationships, from network design through vendor selection, implementation, management, and optimization. Spectrum's offerings include expert carrier-independent consulting, proven customer support, and its TruePay® billing management system. In addition it provides custom analysis, design and implementation of NEC and Shoretel telephony solutions that emphasize the highest quality ongoing service, support and maintenance. For further information, please visit www.3spectrum.com.