Samsung Telecommunications America (STA) was established by Samsung Electronics Corporation in 1992. From its Dallas, Texas headquarters, STA researches, develops and markets a variety of personal and business communications products throughout North America including handheld wireless phones, wireless communications infrastructure systems and enterprise communication systems. Today, STA's Mobile Handset division remains the fastest growing business segment in the history of its parent company, Samsung Electronics, Ltd. The division has been recognized as the number one mobile phone manufacturer in customer loyalty by Brand Keys, Inc. for five consecutive years and it is a driving force that has allowed Samsung Electronics to become the fastest growing brand in the world.