Bell Telephone was a telecommunications company founded by Alexander Graham Bell in 1877. It played a crucial role in the development of the telephone and the expansion of telephone services across the United States. The company was known for its innovations in communication technology and helped establish the framework for modern telephony. In 1984, Bell Telephone was broken up as part of an antitrust settlement, leading to the creation of several regional companies known as Baby Bells. This restructuring aimed to promote competition in the telecommunications industry and improve services for consumers.