So how did this happen? - [Richard R. John] Ma Bell, the beloved monopoly mid 20th century, was a fixture in many million American households. - [Narrator] That's Richard R John. He's a History ...

The common nickname for the Bell Telephone Company when it was the monopoly communications provider in the U.S. See Bell System. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction ...

The cries of monopoly never died out, though, and in 1982 Ma Bell finally succumbed. AT&T agreed to split off its operating units into seven regional carriers, the Baby Bells, in return for entry ...