telecom

American  

[tel-i-kom] / ˈtɛl ɪˌkɒm /

noun

1. telecommunications.

   The job entails an advanced understanding of telephony, and a graduate degree in telecom is preferred.

2. 1. a telecommunications company.

      Municipalities have no recourse since telecoms are regulated at the federal level.

   2. the telecommunications industry.

      Sometimes we underestimate how important telecom has become in our lives.

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adjective

1. of or relating to telecommunications.

   A competitive environment will benefit businesses and consumers by lowering the costs and improving the accessibility of telecom services.

telecom British  

/ ˈtɛlɪˌkɒm /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) short for telecommunications

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Etymology

Origin of telecom

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Example Sentences

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telecom

The telecom cycle creates a compelling narrative arc, with a rise, fall and ultimate redemption led by the smartphone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

But there’s a big difference between telecom and AI infrastructure demand, according to Heath Terry, global head of technology and communications research at Citi.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Private sector targets allegedly included hospitals, universities, telecom providers, power companies, financial institutions and defense contractors.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Find insight on SAP, TSMC, OpenAI and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

In a period of about five or six years, these telecom companies invested about $1 trillion in wiring the world.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman