History of AT&T Long Lines
Summary
The article chronicles AT&T Long Lines as the nationwide long-distance network that linked regional Bell systems via coaxial cables and later a microwave relay network known as the Skyway. It covers the system’s role in transporting voice, TV, and early data, its Cold War-era design considerations, and the decline following the 1984 AT&T breakup, with towers repurposed for ham radio and cellular use.