What is new england telephone company?

The New England Telephone Company, also known as NENTCO, was a telecommunications company that provided telephone and internet services in the northeastern region of the United States. It was established in 1878 in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew rapidly as telephone usage increased in the early 20th century. In 1984, NENTCO was acquired by the telecommunications conglomerate, NYNEX, and became part of the Bell Atlantic Corporation in 1997. Today, the company is part of Verizon Communications and serves millions of customers in New England.