We know that now because information is available at our fingertips and we’re nerds. The average person doesn’t know that. At the time, AT&T’s marketing was al

We know that now because information is available at our fingertips and we’re nerds. The average person doesn’t know that. At the time, AT&T’s marketing was all about trust, a mission ethos to serve humanity, etc. They also had a close relationship with government at all levels. Their goal was to avoid awkward questions.