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Which company was Western Electric a subsidiary of for most of its lifespan?

  • General Electric

  • American Telephone and Telegraph Company

  • IBM

  • Motorola

Answer

Western Electric was a subsidiary of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) for most of its lifespan. It served as the primary equipment manufacturer, supplier, and purchasing agent for the Bell System from 1881 until 1984.
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