BellSouth Corporation was a telecommunications company based in the United States. It was one of the regional Bell Operating Companies (BOCs) created in 1984 following the divestiture of AT&T, and it served as the local telephone service provider for nine states in the Southeastern United States. The company was originally known as Southern Bell Corporation and was established in 1983.

In 1995, it changed its name to BellSouth Corporation to reflect its expanding range of telecommunications services beyond just local telephone service. BellSouth's headquarters were located in Atlanta, Georgia. The company operated in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

It provided a wide range of telecommunications services, including local and long-distance telephone service, broadband internet, wireless communication, and digital television. On the global scale, BellSouth had several noteworthy subsidiaries, joint ventures, and partnerships. It owned a significant stake in Cingular Wireless, a joint venture with SBC Communications (later acquired by AT&T).

BellSouth also had international holdings, including operations in Latin America. It had a 38. 8% stake in Telecommunications de Guatemala and a 24.

4% stake in Telefonica Larga Distancia de Puerto Rico. BellSouth held a strong market position in the telecommunications industry, particularly in the Southeastern United States. It had a large customer base and generated significant revenue from its diverse range of products and services.

The company faced competition from other telecommunications providers, such as AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. One significant event in BellSouth's history was its merger with AT&T in 2006. The merger formed a new company called AT&T Inc., making it one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world.

This merger allowed AT&T to integrate BellSouth's extensive network and customer base into its operations. As of the current status, BellSouth no longer exists as a separate entity. After the merger with AT&T, it became a part of AT&T Inc.

AT&T continues to provide telecommunications services across the United States and globally, maintaining its position as a leading player in the industry