McCaw

McCaw is a surname that has appeared in various contexts, most notably in the field of telecommunications. The name is associated with individuals who have played roles in business and technology, and it is best known in connection with the early development of the U.S. cellular industry.

The most prominent bearer of the name is Craig McCaw, an American entrepreneur who built McCaw Cellular Communications, a pioneering wireless carrier in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. Under his leadership, the company expanded cellular networks and helped popularize mobile communications, contributing to the rapid growth of the wireless industry in the United States.

McCaw Cellular Communications was acquired by AT&T in 1994, forming AT&T Wireless Services. The wireless unit later became part of a series of corporate mergers and reorganizations that culminated in the brand known today as AT&T Mobility. Through these corporate changes, the McCaw surname remains associated with the historical development of mobile telecommunications.

In addition to its association with Craig McCaw and the early wireless business, the surname appears in broader genealogical and regional contexts. As with many surnames, individuals bearing the name McCaw have pursued diverse careers across a range of disciplines, contributing to public life in varying degrees.