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Telecommunication is the transmission of signals over a distance for the purpose of communication. Today this process almost always involves the sending of electromagnetic waves by electronic transmitters but in earlier years it may have involved the use of smoke signals, drums or semaphores. 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 is also a vast array of networks that connect these devices, including computer networks, public telephone networks, radio networks and television networks. Computer communication across the Internet, such as e-mail and internet faxing, is just one of many examples of telecommunication.
Technical foundations
| Etymology |
| The word telecommunication was adapted from the French word télécommunication. It is a compound of the Greek prefix tele- (τηλε-), meaning 'far off', and communication, meaning 'exchange of information'.Telecommunication, tele- and communication, New Oxford American Dictionary (2nd edition), 2005. |
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Allstream Inc. - Offers customers across the country local and long distance voice, data and Internet services.
Meta Description: [ With a full range of national connectivity, managed
and professional services, plus world-class unified communications and productivity
enhancing applications, Allstream offers Canadian businesses a better choice for
their IT and communication management needs. ]
Bell Canada - Canada's largest communications network. Offering local, long distance and wireless telephone service, internet, and satellite.
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BrantTel Networks - Provides voice, video and data communications equipment with service and support.
Meta Description: [ BrantTel Networks installs and services: Traditional & IP PBX systems, Voice over IP Systems, Multimedia Messaging, Wireless Technologies, Converged Networking, Call Center Solutions, System Administration tools and much more. ]
Broadband Canada - Acts as a point of contact for businesses and individuals seeking broadband-related service or product in Canada, in an unbiased, informative and convenient service.
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Canadian Communication Products Inc. - Specializes in the distribution of peripheral products for the telecommunications and computer industry.
Canadian Telecommunications - Provides a weekly newsletter about Canadian Telecom developments, and among other resources, an extensive calendar of telecom events.
CellCity Communications - Provides cellular phone, wireless Web, and messaging solutions from TELUS Mobility in various BC, Alberta and Ontario locations. Provides information on products, branch locations and web specials.
Meta Description: [ Winner of a 2001 Consumers' Choice Award, CellCity Communications provides digital PCS, Mike, wireless Web and messaging solutions from TELUS Mobility to Canadian consumers and businesses. ]
Communitel - Telephone reconnection services, also offering add-on services and long distance rate plans.
Meta Description: [ Get your phone reconnected! We are Canada Phone reconnect agency providing easy home phone and telephone reconnect services to customers in Ontario, Alberta and BC. ]
Compare Cellular - An independent service comparing pricing plans and packages of Canadian cell phone providers.
Meta Description: [ Comparecellular.com is a Canadian consumer site dedicated to third party comparison of cellular wireless phones, airtime price plans, long distance, roaming, mobile phone and dealer location information. ]
Distributel Communications - Long distance telephone service, internet access, web hosting and paging solutions offered to residential and commercial customers.
Durham Telecom - Offers long distance and toll free rates for residential and business accounts.
Meta Description: [ Durham Telecom offers great long distance and toll free rates for home and business in Canada! ]
Group Telecom - Fibre optics telecommunications company offering corporate profile, branch location information and financial details.
LCT Inc. - Supplier in wireless communications solutions, offers cellular telephones Mike, SCP Clearnet and portable mobile radios.
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Lemay Yates Associates, Inc. - A consultant to the telecom industry, providing economic and financial analysis, business plans, regulatory and policy support services.
London Telecom Network - A long distance telephone company providing inter-provincial and Canada to USA calling, both direct and collect calls, for flat monthly fees, rather than charges by the minute.
Meta Description: [ Primus Canada is a full service telecommunications solutions provider offering bundled Internet, data, paging, long distance and local services. ]
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Lucent Canada - Optical networking, wireless technology, internetworking, switching, packet and enterprise communications systems.
Microcell Telecommunications Inc. - Holding company with subsidiaries which provide personal communications services such as cellular, paging and enhanced specialized mobile radio nationwide. Includes investor relations, media, and careers.
Nigel Allen's Telecommunications Page - A comprehensive collection of links to telecommunications carriers and telecom-related government agencies and information resources in Canada and around the world.
Meta Description: [ Inter.net puts the power of the Internet to work for you. Anywhere. ]
Nokia Canada - Learn about Nokia phones and cellular accessories sold in Canada.
Nortel Networks - Designs and manufacturers telephony and IP-optimized networks.
Meta Description: [ Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities that enhance the human experience, ignite and power global commerce, and secure and protect the world's most critical information. ]
Northwestel Inc. - Regional telecommunications provider, servicing the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, and northern British Columbia. Offers corporate profile, contact information, and a description of services offered.
Orbit E-Commerce Inc. - Internet telephony service provider for phone-to-phone long distance voice over internet (VoIP) and internet protocol TV (IPTV) products and services.
Meta Description: [ OECI is at the forefront of building the world's first Internet-based television network across the United States ]
PhoneBusters - Information, statistics, arrests and news on phone fraud and scams.
PocketBlaze.com - A provider of cell phone ring tones, graphics and on-demand wireless information services.
SatechCom - Directory of satellite retailers and installers.
Meta Description: [ car accessories cellular cell phone deals download ringtones video games ]
Spectrum Management and Telecommunications - Information from Industry Canada (a government agency) about its telecommunications policy.
Meta Description: [ Facilitates access to the radiofrequency spectrum by issuing authorities for its use, securing Canada's access to it through international negotiations and by ensuring its continued health, in Canada, through the preparation and enforcement of standards. ]
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Sprint Canada - Provides local and long distance telephone service and internet access.
Star Choice - CRTC authorized satellite relay distribution (SRDU) offering authorized Canadian and U.S. television signals to cable distributors.
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Systegral - Provides telecom consulting and management services.
Meta Description: [ Systegral is a telecom company providing Telecom Management Software, Consulting, Training, and Web Design. It is based in the Greater Toronto area of Ontario, Canada. ]
T-One Corporation - Supplies telecommunication services to many countries through partnerships. Provides information about service packages.
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Telecommunications Executive Management Institute of Canada (TEMIC) - Assists developing countries to expand telecommunications sectors by improving the managerial abilities of senior telecommunications managers.
Telecomparisons.com - Provides objective telecom and long distance cost comparisons, not associated with any carrier companies.
Meta Description: [ A long distance phone plan cost comparison and money saving site with objective telephone information about service, carrier, rate provider and company. ]
Telegrams Canada - Information on sending telegrams to Canada.
Meta Description: [ Your special message hand-delivered in 1-2 business days. Send a telegram to over 140 countries via international cable. Telephone us toll-free for assistance or to place a telegram by phone. ]
Teleplus - Offers cellular phones from various providers.
Telesat - Satellite communications for television and telephone networks. Operators of Anik satellites.
Meta Description: [ Telesat is a pioneer in satellite communications. Telesat launched the Anik A1 in 1972, the world's first commercial domestic communications satellite placed in geostationary orbit. ]
Telus - Provides telephone, internet, IP, wireless and data solutions for Canadians.
TFL Telecom Inc. - Long distance telephone service and calling cards.
Meta Description: [ A site for those looking to buy long distance telephone services at a savings ]
Times Telecom - Offers long distance calling plans from several Canadian cities, with emphasis on calling to Far Eastern countries.
Meta Description: [ Times Telecom, the Trusted Voice in Long Distance - the leading provider of long distance service Canada ]
Tom Harris Cellular Ltd - Offering digital wireless voice, data, and Internet services to both business and consumer customers. Includes a company profile, details of products and rate plans. Located in British Columbia and Alberta.
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TRLabs - Not-for-profit research consortium for telecommunications and information technology research.
Wintel - Long distance savings for Canadians.
Meta Description: [ Long Distance Savings for Canadians. Call anywhere in North America for just 7¢ per minute any time or 10¢ per minute weekdays - 5¢ per minute evenings and weekends within Canada! ]
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