Bell married Mabel Hubbard, a former student of his who had become deaf at a young age. Mabel was a significant influence on Bell's life and work.

The Bell Telephone Company was formally established, marking the beginning of the commercialization of the telephone.

Bell embarked on a tour of Europe, demonstrating the telephone to royalty and scientific communities. He received widespread acclaim for his invention.

Bell received the Volta Prize from the French government for the invention of the telephone. He used the prize money to establish the Volta Laboratory in Washington, D.C., dedicated to scientific research, particularly in the fields of hearing and speech.