About AT&T

AT&T; Inc. (T) is the largest provider of both local and long distance telephone services, wireless service, and DSL Internet access in the United States. Formerly SBC Communications, Inc., the company shed its name and took on the iconic AT&T; moniker and the T stock-trading symbol (for "telephone") after its acquisition of American Telephone & Telegraph Company (later known as AT&T; Corporation).

The new AT&T; includes eleven Bell Operating Companies, and the long distance division. While it reconstitutes much of the original parent company, the new AT&T; Inc. lacks the vertical integration of the historic AT&T; Corp. which prompted the antitrust suit and breakup in 1984.

Quotes about AT&T

1. AT&T's new product is a small, security-enabled cellular base station that easily connects to your home DSL or cable internet, providing a reliable wireless signal for any 3G phone in every room of your house.

   In Femtocell market matures as US carriers move into action

2. I also appreciate AT&T's announcement yesterday allowing Internet calling applications on the iPhone -- a decision I commend.

   In FCC Chair: 'It's All About Mobile'

3. AT&T has immolated itself with network capacity issues.

   Scott Ellison in AT&T Defends Network, Lays out HSPA Plans