AT&T was founded in 1876, following Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone. As the parent company of the Bell System, AT&T provides the finest telephone service throughout the world.
The Bell System was divested in 1984. AT&T agreed to divest its local telephone operations but retain its long distance, R&D and manufacturing units. SBC Communications Inc., (formerly known as Southwestern Bell Corp.) was born out of the divestiture.
In 1996, SBC Communications Inc. embarked on a series of acquisitions. They were Pacific Telesis Group (1997), Southern New England Telecommunications (1998), and Ameritech Corporation (1999).
With the merger of AT&T Corp. and SBC Communications Inc., AT&T is now one of the largest global telecommunications and networking companies. The mission of AT&T is: "Setting the standard for a new era of communications and entertainment".
Residential:
- Internet Services (High Speed Internet, WiFi, CallVantage).
- Voice (Local Service and Long Distance Service).
- Digital Satellite TV (DISH Network, Homezone).
- Wireless Phone
Key Statistics
- Assets held by AT&T are $145,632 million.
- AT&T made profits of $4,786 million in 2006.
- AT&T operates in 149 countries
- AT&T has 189,950 employees worldwide
International Ranking:
- AT&T ranks 49th throughout the world according to Forbes Magazine.
- AT&T ranks 121th in the Fortune Global 500 list.
Recent Merger and Acquisition
AT&T and Bellsouth have recently agreed to a merger whereby AT&T Inc. will acquire Bellsouth Corporation.Headquarter Address:
175 E. Houston St.San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-821-4105
Website URL: www.att.com
