Synonyms of the word

telephony

• n. The act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic spectrum.
• n. The study and application of telephone technology.

telecom

• n. (informal) Telecommunication or telecommunications.
• n. (informal) A telco (phone company) or telecom company.

telecommunication

• n. (uncountable) The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric,…
• n. (countable) A message so transmitted.
• n. (in the plural) Systems used in transmitting such signals.

telephone

• n. A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another…
• n. (Canada, US) Chinese whispers.
• v. To (attempt to) contact someone using the telephone.