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- ↑ Brodkin, Jon (2021-08-04). "CenturyLink selling copper network in 20 states instead of installing fiber". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
- ↑ Engebretson, Joan (2022-10-03). "Lumen 20-State ILEC Divestiture to Brightspeed Closes". Telecompetitor. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
