Pacific Bell
Former major telephone company in California, now a brand under AT&T.
Last updated November 4, 2026
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Overview
Pacific Bell was a telephone company that provided local service in California, founded in 1906 as Pacific Telephone. After the AT&T divestiture in 1984, it became independent, was acquired by SBC Communications in 1997, and eventually merged into AT&T. The brand is still used for some services.
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Was once the dominant local telephone operator in California, known for reliability and extensive coverage.
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