telecom
/ˈtɛlə(ˌ)kɒm/
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Also seen as: telecoms
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Telecommunication or telecommunications.
NounRegister: informal
Examples
But when it comes to cyberindustry, China is moving at Net speed. Driven by soaring computer sales, rapid expansion of China's telecom networks, […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A telco (phone company) or telecom company.
NounRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “telecom” mean?
Telecommunication or telecommunications.
Is “telecom” formal or informal?
telecom is generally informal.