Pacific Bell

Pacific Bell, often referred to as PacBell, was a major telecommunications company that operated in California. It provided local telephone service and was part of the Bell System, which historically dominated American phone services. After the breakup of AT&T in the 1980s, Pacific Bell became an independent entity and evolved with the telecommunications landscape, eventually becoming part of SBC Communications and later AT&T Inc. It played a significant role in expanding telephone and internet services in California, contributing to the state’s communication infrastructure. Today, its legacy continues within the broader AT&T network.