In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. That was the foundation of the company that would become AT&T — a brand that has become synonymous with the best, most reliable telephone service in the world.
In 1984, through an agreement between the former AT&T and the U.S. Department of Justice, AT&T agreed to divest itself of its local telephone operations but retain its long distance, R&D and manufacturing arms. From this arrangement, SBC Communications Inc. (formerly known as Southwestern Bell Corp.) was born.
Twelve years later, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 triggered dramatic changes in the competitive landscape. SBC Communications Inc. established itself as a global communications provider by acquiring Pacific Telesis Group (1997), Southern New England Telecommunications (1998) and Ameritech Corp. (1999). In 2005, SBC Communications Inc. acquired AT&T Corp., creating the new AT&T.
With the acquisition of BellSouth in 2006, and the consolidated ownership of Cingular Wireless and YP.com, AT&T is positioned to lead our industry in one of its most significant transformations since the invention of the telephone more than 130 years ago.
AT&T is bringing it all together for customers, from revolutionary smartphones to next-generation TV services and sophisticated solutions for multi-national businesses.
For more than a century, they have consistently provided innovative, reliable, high-quality products and services and excellent customer care. Today, their mission is to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work, and do it better than anyone else. They are fulfilling this vision by creating new solutions for consumers and businesses and by driving innovation in the communications and entertainment industry.
AT&T cell phones should more properly be labeled Cingular phones, since Cingular and AT&T Wireless merged in the fall of 2004. The merger was effected to help these two wireless providers take on the market share owned by Verizon Wireless. Cell phones available to Cingular Wireless subscribers range in price from $0 (via mail-in rebates) to approximately $500.What sort of features can you expect from an ATT cell phone? For music junkies, new models offer increased storage capacity so your cell phone can double as an MP3 player. Some models allow you to store up to 100 songs, so you can rock out while you’re in line at the DMV. Check the speaker quality if you want to play music on your phone–not all models are optimized for stereo-quality sound. Users who need their phones to keep them organized and on track can check out the latest mobile phone/PDA combos. Email and web access are important to businessmen and businesswomen on the go, whether they are checking stock prices in an airport or need to view the latest meeting schedule while on an investment roadshow on the East Coast. Cingular’s phones can provide you with text messaging, Bluetooth compatibility, and PDA synchronicity. Wi-fi capabilities are also available on top-of-the-line models.The average user who doesn’t need the bells and whistles or a high storage capacity for media will find a range of options to choose from, as well. Even the most basic of models usually includes instant messaging capabilities, which work well for families on the go. These less expensive phones are particularly useful for parents who aren’t crazy about the idea of giving their teens phones that are worth several hundred dollars. Messaging, polyphonic ringtones, and camera phone functionalities are available on phones that are under $100.
AT&T Phone Deals 2012
AT&T is offering $75 or 50% off (choose greater) your purchase of most phones, accessories and devices (with few exceptions) when purchased through our gateway. Plus get free shipping.
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AT&T Phone Deals 2012
