Telecommunication

Telecommunication refers to communication over long distances. In practice, something of the message may be lost in the process. 'Telecommunication' covers all forms of distance and/or conversion of the original communications, including radio, telegraphy, television, telephony, data communication and computer networking.

See also

• ITU
• Federal Standard 1037C for a glossary of telecommunications terms.
• Public utility
• Lists of public utilities