Motorola, Inc. was an American multinational telecommunications company founded in 1928 by Paul and Joseph Galvin as Galvin Manufacturing Corporation. Renamed Motorola in 1947, the company was based in Schaumburg, Illinois. Motorola was a pioneer in mobile communications, offering a range of products including mobile phones, two-way radios, and network infrastructure equipment. In 2011, Motorola split into two independent companies: Motorola Mobility, focusing on consumer electronics, and Motorola Solutions, concentrating on enterprise and government communications solutions.

Motorola's impact on the telecommunications industry is significant, having introduced iconic products like the first handheld mobile phone and the first commercial portable cellular phone. The company's innovations set industry standards and influenced global communication practices. Motorola Mobility was acquired by Google in 2012 and later sold to Lenovo in 2014. Motorola Solutions continues to be a leader in public safety and enterprise security solutions.