Breakup of the Bell System
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The Bell System held a virtual monopoly over telephone infrastructure in the United States from around the early 20th century until January 8, 1982. It consisted of the parent American Telephone & Tel
A Verizon payphone with the Bell logo
Verizon New York
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Verizon New York, Inc., formerly the New York Telephone Company, was organized in 1896, taking over the New York City operations of the American Bell Telephone Company.
Wires installed above Broadway, 1885
New York and New Jersey Telephone Company building
Typical central office at 228 East 56th Street
Second Avenue exchange building