NYNEX

NYNEX
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Company name	NYNEX
Company type	Regional Bell Operating Company
Industry	Telecommunications
Fate	Merged with Bell Atlantic
Successor	Verizon Communications
Founded	1984
Defunct	1997
Headquarters	New York City

NYNEX was a Regional Bell Operating Company that served the Northeastern United States, including New York, New England, and New Jersey. It was formed in 1984 as a result of the Bell System divestiture, which split American Telephone and Telegraph Company into seven regional companies, including Ameritech, BellSouth, and Pacific Telesis. NYNEX was headquartered in New York City and provided services to over 20 million customers, including IBM, General Electric, and AT&T. The company's operations were overseen by the Federal Communications Commission and the New York State Public Service Commission.

● History

NYNEX was formed on January 1, 1984, as a result of the Bell System divestiture, which was mandated by the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission. The company's name was derived from the New York and New England regions it served, and it was initially headquartered in White Plains, New York. NYNEX's early years were marked by significant investments in fiber optic technology and the expansion of its cellular network, which included partnerships with McCaw Cellular and AirTouch Communications. The company also played a key role in the development of the North American Numbering Plan, which was overseen by the North American Numbering Plan Administration and the Federal Communications Commission.

● Services

NYNEX provided a range of services to its customers, including local telephone service, long-distance telephone service, and cellular service. The company also offered data services, including frame relay and asynchronous transfer mode, which were used by customers such as Microsoft, Cisco Systems, and Oracle Corporation. NYNEX's services were supported by a network of central offices, cell towers, and fiber optic cables, which were maintained by the company's network operations center and its partners, including Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson. The company also provided services to other telecommunications companies, including MCI Inc. and Sprint Corporation, through its wholesale services division.

● Corporate Affairs

NYNEX was led by a number of prominent executives during its history, including Ivan Seidenberg, who later became the CEO of Verizon Communications. The company's board of directors included notable figures such as Henry B. Schacht, who also served on the boards of IBM and Lucent Technologies. NYNEX was also a major supporter of various charitable organizations, including the United Way and the American Red Cross, and it sponsored a number of community events, including the US Open (tennis) and the New York City Marathon. The company's corporate affairs were overseen by its general counsel, who reported to the CEO and the board of directors, and it was also subject to the oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

● Technology

NYNEX was at the forefront of technological innovation in the telecommunications industry, and it made significant investments in research and development during its history. The company was a major user of ATM switching, which was developed by Bell Labs and Cisco Systems, and it also deployed SONET technology, which was developed by Bellcore and Telcordia Technologies. NYNEX's network was also supported by a range of operating systems, including Unix and Windows NT, which were used by the company's network operations center and its partners, including Hewlett-Packard and Sun Microsystems. The company's technology investments were overseen by its chief technology officer, who reported to the CEO and the board of directors, and it was also subject to the oversight of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

● Legacy

NYNEX merged with Bell Atlantic in 1997 to form Verizon Communications, which is now one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. The merger was approved by the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice, and it was supported by the New York State Public Service Commission and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. The legacy of NYNEX continues to be felt in the telecommunications industry, and its contributions to the development of fiber optic technology and cellular networks are still recognized today by companies such as AT&T, T-Mobile US, and Sprint Corporation. The company's history is also preserved by the Hagley Museum and Library, which is located in Wilmington, Delaware, and the Library of Congress, which is located in Washington, D.C.. Category:Defunct telecommunications companies of the United States