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Copper phone line retirement in Gardner, CO

CenturyLink (Lumen), which serves the Gardner exchange, has filed with the FCC to retire copper phone service in portions of Colorado, as of November 10, 2024.

The filing covers parts of Colorado and doesn't list addresses, so your line may or may not be included. CenturyLink (Lumen) has to notify customers before it changes their service.

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What has been filed

  • CenturyLink (Lumen) has asked the FCC for permission to stop offering legacy voice service in portions of Colorado, as of November 10, 2024.

    FCC docket 24-292 · covers portions of the state

  • CenturyLink (Lumen) has asked the FCC for permission to stop offering legacy voice service in portions of Colorado, as of August 1, 2025.

    FCC docket 25-177 · covers portions of the state

  • CenturyLink (Lumen) has asked the FCC for permission to stop offering Legacy voice service in portions of Colorado, as of May 15, 2026.

    FCC docket 26-66 · covers portions of the state

  • CenturyLink (Lumen) has asked the FCC for permission to stop offering legacy voice service in portions of Colorado, as of August 24, 2026.

    FCC docket 26-178 · covers portions of the state

Areas served by the Gardner exchange

The exchange is centered on Gardner.

ZIP codes: 81040. Exchange boundaries don't follow ZIP codes exactly, so check your phone number to be sure.

What usually runs on these lines

  • Fire alarm and security panels that dial out
  • Elevator emergency phones
  • Fax machines
  • Gate and call boxes
  • Card terminals and ATMs
  • Main business lines and phone systems

Get a plan for your lines in Gardner

Tell us what runs on your CenturyLink or Lumen lines. We'll tell you which are affected and what we'd replace them with: business VoIP for phones and fax, and Ooma AirDial for alarm panels, elevator phones and other equipment. No obligation.

Prefer to talk? Call 623-307-5548.

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Nearby areas

Based on public FCC filings and telephone exchange data, updated as new filings appear. Not legal or regulatory advice.