BELL ATLANTIC CORP

Bell Atlantic was founded in 1984 as one of the seven Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) in the wake of the breakup of the Bell System. Bell Atlantic merged with NYNEX, a fellow RBOC, in 1997 and subsequently moved its headquarters from Philadelphia to New York City... Prior to the merger, Bell Atlantic operated as a premier provider of advanced wireline voice and data services, a market leader in wireless services and the world's largest publisher of directory information, with operations in and investments in 23 countries. It provided local telephone service to customers in 13 states from Maine to Virginia, as well as Washington, DC... We deliver superior customer experiences through our products and our actions. Everything we do, we build on a strong network, systems and process foundation. The quality and reliability of the products we deliver are paramount. Customers pay us to provide them with services that they can rely on.

Also known as: Bell Atlantic

Primary location: Washington United States