telecommunications
n. long-distance communication, communication performed by electronic means with nearly no restriction on distance telecommunication n. long-distance communication, communication by electronic devices; devices used for communications | ||||
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Telecommunications Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
Telecommunications Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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telecommunication
Noun
1. (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
(synonym) telecom
(hypernym) medium
(hyponym) telephone, telephony
(derivation) telecommunicate
(classification) plural, plural form
(class) duplex
2. (often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance
(hypernym) electrical engineering, EE
(classification) telecom
(classification) plural, plural form
(class) error correction code, ECC
Noun
1. (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
(synonym) telecom
(hypernym) medium
(hyponym) telephone, telephony
(derivation) telecommunicate
(classification) plural, plural form
(class) duplex
2. (often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance
(hypernym) electrical engineering, EE
(classification) telecom
(classification) plural, plural form
(class) error correction code, ECC
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Telecommunications Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Telecommunications
With a view to completion of the internal market, telecommunications liberalisation emerged as a priority for the European Community in 1987 (Green Paper on the development of the common market for telecommunications services and equipment). In 1988, a directive opened up the telecommunications terminals markets to competition.
In the second phase of this development, a directive adopted in 1990 liberalised telecommunications services other than voice telephony. It was extended in 1994 to satellite communications and broadcasting services and then, in 1996, to cable television networks and mobile communications. At the same time, an open telecommunications infrastructure and services network (ONP) was put in place from 1990. The adoption of common rules allowed the conditions of access to the market for new operators to be harmonised. In 1993, the Council of Ministers decided to fully liberalise voice telephony services by 1 January 1998.
As of 1994, in the context of a developing 'Information Society', general liberalisation of telecommunications structures was presented as the way to develop multimedia. Various initiatives were adopted on the harmonisation of mobile (single European GSM standard) and satellite communications standards, and the integrated services digital network (ISDN).
In 1999, the European Commission began the huge task of recasting Europe's regulatory framework for telecommunications. The general aim was to improve access to the information society by striking a balance between regulation of the sector and Europe's competition rules. The new regulatory framework - also referred to as the "telecoms package" - is made up of five harmonising directives: the framework Directive, the Directive on access and interconnection, the Directive on authorisation, the Directive on universal service and users rights and the Directive on privacy. This was accompanied by the Decision of 2002 on radio spectrum policy and the Regulation, also adopted in 2002, on access to the local loop. The European Community is also actively promoting and supporting the deployment of third generation (3G) mobile communication.
See:
•eEurope
•Information Society
•Trans-European Networks (TEN)
•Universal Service
With a view to completion of the internal market, telecommunications liberalisation emerged as a priority for the European Community in 1987 (Green Paper on the development of the common market for telecommunications services and equipment). In 1988, a directive opened up the telecommunications terminals markets to competition.
In the second phase of this development, a directive adopted in 1990 liberalised telecommunications services other than voice telephony. It was extended in 1994 to satellite communications and broadcasting services and then, in 1996, to cable television networks and mobile communications. At the same time, an open telecommunications infrastructure and services network (ONP) was put in place from 1990. The adoption of common rules allowed the conditions of access to the market for new operators to be harmonised. In 1993, the Council of Ministers decided to fully liberalise voice telephony services by 1 January 1998.
As of 1994, in the context of a developing 'Information Society', general liberalisation of telecommunications structures was presented as the way to develop multimedia. Various initiatives were adopted on the harmonisation of mobile (single European GSM standard) and satellite communications standards, and the integrated services digital network (ISDN).
In 1999, the European Commission began the huge task of recasting Europe's regulatory framework for telecommunications. The general aim was to improve access to the information society by striking a balance between regulation of the sector and Europe's competition rules. The new regulatory framework - also referred to as the "telecoms package" - is made up of five harmonising directives: the framework Directive, the Directive on access and interconnection, the Directive on authorisation, the Directive on universal service and users rights and the Directive on privacy. This was accompanied by the Decision of 2002 on radio spectrum policy and the Regulation, also adopted in 2002, on access to the local loop. The European Community is also actively promoting and supporting the deployment of third generation (3G) mobile communication.
See:
•eEurope
•Information Society
•Trans-European Networks (TEN)
•Universal Service
Telecommunications Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary |
Telecommunications
refers to any transmission, emission, or reception of signs, signals, writing, images and sounds or intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems. Different from wireless or cellular communications and satellite communications, which use a different medium to transmit voice, data, and video.
refers to any transmission, emission, or reception of signs, signals, writing, images and sounds or intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems. Different from wireless or cellular communications and satellite communications, which use a different medium to transmit voice, data, and video.
Telecommunications Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| RF Electronics |
Telecommunications
The use of wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic channels to transmit or receive signals for audio, data, and/or video; communications over distances using electrical means.
The use of wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic channels to transmit or receive signals for audio, data, and/or video; communications over distances using electrical means.
Telecommunications Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Telecommunication
Telecommunication is the transmission of signals over a distance for the purpose of communication. In modern times, this process typically involves the sending of electromagnetic waves by electronic transmitters, but in earlier times telecommunication may have involved the use of smoke signals, drums or semaphore or heliograph. Today, telecommunication is widespread and devices that assist the process, such as the television, radio and telephone, are common in many parts of the world. There are also many networks that connect these devices, including computer networks, public telephone networks, radio networks and television networks. Computer communication across the Internet is one of many examples of telecommunication.
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