Synonyms for

Telecom

Verb / ˈtelʌkɑ:m / Another word for telecom — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Telecom is short for 'telecommunications.' It refers to the technology and industry related to communication over a distance.

Synonyms & similar words

telecommunication telecommunications communications telephony networking broadcasting broadcast signal transmission radio telephone telegraphy broadcasting wireless Internet cable satellite digital cellular telecasting

Synonyms by register

Formal

telecommunication communications information transmission

Informal

phone net lines wireless

Antonyms

disconnection isolation silence unconnectedness separation

Common collocations

  • telecom industry
  • telecom company
  • telecom network
  • telecom services
  • telecom infrastructure
  • telecom sector
  • telecom provider

Word family

noun telecommunication
adjective telecommunicative

Usage note

Telecom is a common abbreviation for telecommunication. It is widely used in industry and everyday conversation.

Example sentences

  1. My dad works for a telecom company.
  2. Telecom has made it easy for people to talk to each other from far away.
  3. I learned about telecom in my science class.
  4. The telecom industry is always changing and improving.
  5. Telecom connects people all over the world.

Quotes

  • 'Telecom is a tool that can change the world.' - Jack Ma
  • 'It's not the telecom companies' fault that people are addicted to their smartphones.' - John Legere
  • 'Telecom has changed the world, and it will continue to do so.' - Carly Fiorina

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