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AT&T Inc. was formerly known as the American Telephone and Telegraph Company.
Answer: True
The corporate entity currently known as AT&T Inc. traces its lineage back to the original American Telephone and Telegraph Company, established in 1885.
The entity that eventually became AT&T Inc. after SBC's acquisition originated as the American Telephone and Telegraph Company in 1885.
Answer: True
The lineage of the current AT&T Inc. can be traced back to the original American Telephone and Telegraph Company founded in 1885, though its corporate structure has evolved significantly through various entities and acquisitions.
The Kingsbury Commitment in 1913 granted AT&T a government-sanctioned near-monopoly over US phone service.
Answer: True
The Kingsbury Commitment of 1913 was a pivotal agreement that allowed the original AT&T to maintain a near-monopoly on telephone service in exchange for specific concessions, including interconnection with independent companies.
The Bell System, controlled by AT&T, encompassed telephone operations, equipment manufacturing, and research.
Answer: True
The Bell System, under AT&T's control, was an integrated entity comprising telephone operations, equipment manufacturing (Western Electric), and research and development (Bell Labs).
The Kingsbury Commitment required AT&T to cease all interconnection with independent telephone companies.
Answer: False
The Kingsbury Commitment required AT&T to *interconnect* with independent telephone companies, not cease interconnection.
What was the original name of the holding company that is now known as AT&T Inc.?
Answer: American Telephone and Telegraph Company
The corporate entity known today as AT&T Inc. traces its lineage to the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, founded in 1885.
The company that eventually became AT&T Inc. after SBC's acquisition originated from which earlier entity?
Answer: The American District Telegraph Company
The lineage of the entity that became AT&T Inc. after SBC's acquisition traces back to the American District Telegraph Company, founded in 1878, which later evolved into Southwestern Bell.
What agreement in 1913 helped the original AT&T establish its near-monopoly on phone service?
Answer: The Kingsbury Commitment
The Kingsbury Commitment, agreed upon in 1913, was instrumental in solidifying AT&T's near-monopoly status in the U.S. telephone industry.
What did AT&T agree to in the Kingsbury Commitment of 1913?
Answer: To interconnect with independent local phone companies.
The Kingsbury Commitment of 1913 stipulated that AT&T would interconnect with independent local telephone companies, among other agreements.
The 1982 Modification of Final Judgment led to AT&T acquiring its local operating subsidiaries.
Answer: False
The 1982 Modification of Final Judgment mandated the divestiture of AT&T's local operating subsidiaries, leading to the breakup of the Bell System, not the acquisition of these subsidiaries by AT&T.
The 'Baby Bells' were the seven independent companies created after AT&T's divestiture.
Answer: True
Following the breakup of the Bell System, seven independent Regional Bell Operating Companies, commonly referred to as 'Baby Bells,' were established.
What was the primary consequence of the 1982 Modification of Final Judgment for AT&T?
Answer: It forced AT&T to divest its local operating subsidiaries.
The 1982 Modification of Final Judgment led to the breakup of the Bell System, compelling AT&T to divest its local operating subsidiaries.
What was the informal name given to the seven Regional Bell Operating Companies created after the Bell System breakup?
Answer: Baby Bells
The seven Regional Bell Operating Companies formed after the divestiture of AT&T were commonly known by the informal name 'Baby Bells'.
SBC Communications acquired AT&T Corporation in 2005 for $16 billion, after which SBC adopted the AT&T name.
Answer: True
In 2005, SBC Communications acquired AT&T Corporation for $16 billion, subsequently rebranding itself as AT&T Inc.
AT&T successfully purchased T-Mobile USA in 2011 for $39 billion.
Answer: False
AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA for $39 billion in 2011 was ultimately unsuccessful due to regulatory and legal challenges.
Following AT&T's acquisition in 2018, Time Warner was renamed WarnerMedia.
Answer: True
After AT&T acquired Time Warner in 2018 for $108.7 billion, the acquired entity was renamed WarnerMedia.
Frontier Communications acquired AT&T's Connecticut landline network for approximately $2 billion in 2014.
Answer: True
In 2014, Frontier Communications completed the acquisition of AT&T's Connecticut landline network for approximately $2 billion.
As compensation for the failed T-Mobile USA acquisition, T-Mobile received $3 billion in cash and spectrum access.
Answer: True
As part of the original agreement for the failed T-Mobile USA acquisition, T-Mobile was to receive $3 billion in cash and access to $1 billion worth of AT&T's wireless spectrum.
SBC Communications was previously known as BellSouth Corporation before rebranding in 1995.
Answer: False
SBC Communications was previously known as Southwestern Bell Corporation before rebranding to SBC Communications Inc. in 1995. BellSouth was a separate entity.
Which company acquired its former parent, AT&T Corporation, in 2005?
Answer: SBC Communications
SBC Communications acquired its former parent, AT&T Corporation, in 2005, subsequently adopting the AT&T name.
Why was AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA in 2011 ultimately unsuccessful?
Answer: Regulatory and legal challenges prevented its completion.
The proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&T in 2011 failed primarily due to significant opposition from regulatory bodies and legal challenges.
What entity did AT&T acquire in 2018 for $108.7 billion?
Answer: Time Warner
In 2018, AT&T completed the acquisition of Time Warner for $108.7 billion.
What was the approximate value of the 2014 transaction where Frontier Communications took over AT&T's landline network in Connecticut?
Answer: $2 billion
The transaction in 2014, where Frontier Communications acquired AT&T's Connecticut landline network, was valued at approximately $2 billion.
In the failed 2011 T-Mobile USA acquisition attempt, what compensation did T-Mobile receive as part of the original agreement?
Answer: $3 billion in cash and spectrum access
Under the original terms of the failed 2011 T-Mobile USA acquisition, T-Mobile was to receive $3 billion in cash and access to $1 billion worth of AT&T's wireless spectrum.
AT&T's corporate headquarters is currently located in San Antonio, Texas.
Answer: False
AT&T Inc.'s corporate headquarters is located in Dallas, Texas, having relocated from San Antonio in 2008.
AT&T ranks as the world's largest telecommunications company by revenue.
Answer: False
AT&T Inc. ranks as the world's third-largest telecommunications company by revenue, indicating a significant but not leading global market position.
In the US wireless market, AT&T holds the position of the second-largest carrier.
Answer: False
AT&T is the third-largest wireless carrier in the United States, positioned behind T-Mobile and Verizon.
AT&T was ranked 32nd on the Fortune 500 list in 2023, reporting revenues of $122.4 billion.
Answer: True
The Fortune 500 list for 2023 ranked AT&T at 32nd position, with reported revenues of $122.4 billion for that fiscal year.
AT&T currently provides wireline service in 50 states.
Answer: False
AT&T currently provides wireline service in 22 states, not all 50.
A nationwide cellular service disruption occurred on February 22, 2024, impacting AT&T customers.
Answer: True
On February 22, 2024, AT&T experienced a significant nationwide cellular service disruption affecting millions of its customers.
In which city and state is AT&T Inc.'s corporate headquarters currently located?
Answer: Dallas, Texas
AT&T Inc.'s corporate headquarters is situated in Dallas, Texas, specifically at Whitacre Tower.
According to its revenue, how does AT&T rank globally among telecommunications companies?
Answer: Third
By revenue, AT&T holds the position of the third-largest telecommunications company globally.
Which statement accurately describes AT&T's position in the U.S. wireless market?
Answer: It is the third-largest wireless carrier, behind T-Mobile and Verizon.
AT&T ranks as the third-largest wireless carrier in the United States, following T-Mobile and Verizon.
What was AT&T's ranking on the Fortune 500 list in 2023?
Answer: 32nd
In 2023, AT&T was ranked 32nd on the Fortune 500 list, which ranks the largest U.S. corporations by revenue.
How many states does AT&T currently provide wireline service in?
Answer: 22
AT&T currently offers wireline services across 22 states within the United States.
What major event occurred nationwide affecting AT&T's cellular service on February 22, 2024?
Answer: A massive service disruption or outage.
On February 22, 2024, AT&T experienced a widespread cellular service disruption affecting customers across the nation.
AT&T's Hemisphere database stores the content of phone calls made since 1987.
Answer: False
AT&T's Hemisphere database stores call detail records (metadata) since 1987, not the actual content or recordings of phone calls.
In September 2007, AT&T modified its legal policy to allow service termination for conduct damaging its reputation.
Answer: True
AT&T updated its legal policy in September 2007 to permit the termination of service for subscriber conduct deemed damaging to the company's reputation.
The *Hepting v. AT&T* lawsuit alleged AT&T collaborated with the FBI to monitor customer communications.
Answer: False
The *Hepting v. AT&T* lawsuit alleged AT&T facilitated the monitoring of customer communications by NSA agents, not specifically the FBI.
AT&T paid a $25 million fine in April 2015 for violating data privacy laws related to call center data theft.
Answer: True
In April 2015, AT&T paid a $25 million fine to the FCC for data privacy violations stemming from the theft of customer information from call centers.
In March 2024, AT&T confirmed a 2021 data breach affecting over 70 million current and former users.
Answer: True
AT&T confirmed in March 2024 that a data breach originating in 2021 impacted the contact information of approximately 7.6 million current users and 65 million former users.
Reuters reported in 2021 that AT&T was the sole funder of the One America News Network (OAN).
Answer: False
A 2021 Reuters report indicated that AT&T was a major funder, reportedly providing 90% of OAN's revenue, but not necessarily the sole funder.
The SEC alleged AT&T violated the Fair Disclosure Rule by selectively sharing information with analysts to manipulate revenue forecasts.
Answer: True
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that AT&T and certain executives violated the Fair Disclosure Rule by selectively disclosing nonpublic information to analysts.
AT&T paid $23 million in October 2022 to settle a federal investigation regarding influencing a former Illinois Speaker of the House.
Answer: True
In October 2022, AT&T paid $23 million to resolve a federal criminal investigation into its efforts to influence former Illinois Speaker Michael J. Madigan.
The FTC fined AT&T $13 million on September 18, 2024, for failing to implement adequate cybersecurity measures.
Answer: True
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) imposed a $13 million fine on AT&T on September 18, 2024, citing failures in implementing adequate cybersecurity measures.
After June 23, 2006, AT&T's privacy policy asserted customer ownership of confidential information.
Answer: False
After June 23, 2006, AT&T's privacy policy asserted that AT&T, not the customer, owned the customer's confidential information.
What information does AT&T's Hemisphere database contain regarding phone calls since 1987?
Answer: Call metadata, including call detail records.
AT&T's Hemisphere database contains call detail records, which are metadata about phone calls, not the content of the calls themselves, for calls processed since 1987.
What controversial change did AT&T make to its legal policy in September 2007 regarding subscriber conduct?
Answer: It allowed immediate service termination for conduct damaging its reputation.
In September 2007, AT&T modified its legal policy to allow for the immediate termination or suspension of service based on conduct perceived by the company to be damaging to its reputation.
The *Hepting v. AT&T* lawsuit, filed by the EFF, accused AT&T of facilitating which activity?
Answer: Illegal wiretapping by NSA agents
The *Hepting v. AT&T* lawsuit alleged that AT&T enabled NSA agents to conduct warrantless surveillance of its customers' communications.
What was the reason for the $25 million fine AT&T paid to the FCC in April 2015?
Answer: Data privacy breaches involving call center employee theft.
The $25 million fine paid by AT&T to the FCC in April 2015 was related to data privacy violations resulting from the theft of customer information from call centers.
What did AT&T confirm in March 2024 regarding a data leak from 2021?
Answer: The leak impacted millions of current and former users' contact information.
In March 2024, AT&T confirmed a 2021 data breach that exposed the contact information of approximately 7.6 million current users and 65 million former users.
A 2021 Reuters report revealed AT&T's significant involvement in the creation and funding of which media network?
Answer: One America News Network (OAN)
A 2021 Reuters report detailed AT&T's substantial role in the creation, funding, and support of the One America News Network (OAN).
What did the SEC allege against AT&T and three executives in March 2021?
Answer: Violations of the Fair Disclosure Rule regarding information sharing.
The SEC filed suit alleging that AT&T and three executives violated the Fair Disclosure Rule by selectively sharing material nonpublic information with Wall Street analysts.
AT&T agreed to pay a $23 million fine to resolve a federal investigation related to influencing which political figure?
Answer: The former Speaker of the Illinois House
AT&T paid $23 million to settle a federal investigation concerning its efforts to influence former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan.
The FTC imposed a $13 million fine on AT&T on September 18, 2024. What was the primary reason cited?
Answer: Failure to implement adequate cybersecurity measures.
The FTC's $13 million fine against AT&T on September 18, 2024, was primarily due to the company's failure to implement adequate cybersecurity measures.
According to AT&T's privacy policy after June 23, 2006, who owned the customer's confidential information?
Answer: AT&T owned the information.
Post-June 23, 2006, AT&T's privacy policy stated that the company, rather than the customer, owned the confidential customer information.
Between 1989 and 2019, AT&T was among the top 15 corporate donors to federal campaigns in the US, contributing over $84 million.
Answer: True
Data from OpenSecrets indicates that AT&T was among the top federal campaign donors between 1989 and 2019, contributing over $84.1 million.
AT&T spent over $380 million on lobbying efforts in the United States between 1998 and 2019.
Answer: True
Lobbying expenditures by AT&T in the United States between 1998 and 2019 amounted to approximately $380.1 million.
AT&T reported a significant increase in CO2e emissions by 11.3% for the year ending December 31, 2020.
Answer: False
For the year ending December 31, 2020, AT&T reported an 11.3% decrease in CO2e emissions, not an increase.
AT&T aims to reduce its emissions by 63% by 2030, based on a 2015 baseline year.
Answer: True
AT&T has set a science-based target to reduce its emissions by 63% by 2030, using 2015 as its baseline year.
The AT&T Building in Nashville is nicknamed 'The Empire State Building of the South'.
Answer: False
The AT&T Building in Nashville is famously nicknamed 'The Batman Building,' not 'The Empire State Building of the South'.
AT&T sponsors the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament in Texas.
Answer: True
AT&T is a sponsor of the AT&T Byron Nelson, a professional golf tournament held annually in Texas.
AT&T's sponsorships include the National Football League (NFL) and the National Hockey League (NHL).
Answer: False
While AT&T sponsors numerous sports entities, the provided information does not list the NFL or NHL among its current major sponsorships, focusing instead on soccer, basketball, and college football.
According to OpenSecrets data from 1989-2019, AT&T ranked approximately where among federal campaign donors?
Answer: 14th largest donor
Based on OpenSecrets data covering 1989-2019, AT&T ranked as the 14th largest donor to federal campaigns in the United States.
How much did AT&T spend on lobbying in the U.S. between 1998 and 2019?
Answer: Approximately $380.1 million
AT&T's lobbying expenditures in the United States between 1998 and 2019 totaled approximately $380.1 million.
What was the trend in AT&T's CO2e emissions for the year ending December 31, 2020?
Answer: A 11.3% decrease compared to the previous year.
For the twelve months ending December 31, 2020, AT&T reported a decrease in CO2e emissions by 11.3% compared to the prior year.
AT&T's 2030 emissions reduction target is aligned with which international agreement's goal?
Answer: Paris Agreement
AT&T's science-based emissions reduction target for 2030 is aligned with the goals set forth in the Paris Agreement.
What is the distinctive nickname of the AT&T Building in Nashville, Tennessee?
Answer: The Batman Building
The AT&T Building in Nashville is widely known by its distinctive nickname, 'The Batman Building'.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a major sporting event sponsored by AT&T?
Answer: The Super Bowl
While AT&T sponsors numerous sporting events, the Super Bowl is not explicitly listed among its major sponsorships in the provided source material.