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, ˈtɛlɪˌkɒmz /

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

The investment unveiled Friday also includes funds to enhance cybersecurity partnerships with Japanese government agencies, and to train one million engineers in cooperation with telecom and tech giants NTT and NEC.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Find insight on Apple, Google and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Find insight on Microsoft, Meituan, LG Electronics and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Find insight on Apple, Unity Software and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Unfortunately, the telecom companies weren’t paying close attention to the developing mismatch between demand and reality.

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