SST History
SST began in 1945 when Addie and Thomas Sheard began operating a single telephone exchange with fewer than a dozen subscribers. It has grown today into the largest commercial employer in Salina . . . read more

Community Outreach
SST focuses its corporate giving on education and public safety through annual donations to every school, police and fire department in its 600-square-mile territory.  Other areas of focus are Future Farmers of America, 4-H and local communities.  Our involvement extends from a science classroom in Salina to the Delaware County . . . read more

Universal Service
Our nation's Universal Service Fund ensures all Americans have access to the latest communications services at affordable rates.  Without this fund, rural consumers and businesses would see their phone costs skyrocket . . . read more