BellSouth Telecommunications
Operating company of AT&T that serves the southeastern United States
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BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC was a telecommunications company that operated in the southeastern United States. It consisted of the former operations of Southern Bell and South Central Bell and was a subsidiary of BellSouth Corporation, which was acquired by AT&T on December 29, 2006.[1][2][3] With the merger completed, BellSouth Telecommunications began doing business as AT&T Southeast.[4]
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
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| Formerly | SBT&T Co. Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company |
|---|---|
| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Predecessor | Southern Bell, South Central Bell |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Defunct | 2007 |
| Fate | Absorbed into AT&T |
| Headquarters | AT&T Midtown Center Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Area served | Southeastern United States |
Key people | David Scobey (president) |
| Products | POTS, DSL |
| Parent | BellSouth Corporation (1984–2006) AT&T (2006–2007) |
| Website | www.att.com www.bellsouth.com |
History
BellSouth Telecommunications was formed in 1992 when BellSouth Corporation consolidated its operating companies, South Central Bell and Southern Bell, into one entity. It was a wholly-owned by BellSouth Corporation.[5]
In 1995, South Central Bell and Southern Bell were officially dropped and only BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. was used in marketing.[5]
On March 5, 2006, AT&T (SBC after acquiring the original AT&T) announced its intentions to acquire BellSouth Corporation,[2] and, on December 29, 2006, BellSouth Telecommunications became an operating company of AT&T[1][3] The merger also consolidated the ownership of Cingular Wireless, which became AT&T Mobility.[2]
In 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against BellSouth, alleging that the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. BellSouth enforced 275-pound weight limit for its employees, intended to screen out those with Class III obesity.[6]
