SBC Communications

SBC Communications was a major American telecommunications company that provided telephone, internet, and other communication services. Founded in 1983, it grew through acquisitions, notably purchasing AT&T in 2005 and adopting the AT&T name afterward. Originally, SBC was seen as a regional phone provider in the southwestern U.S., but these acquisitions transformed it into a leading nationwide telecom giant. The company offered essential connectivity services for homes and businesses, playing a key role in the development and expansion of the U.S. communications infrastructure.