telco
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Definition
- Noun:
- A telecommunications company: A business that provides telephone and other communication services to the public, such as landline, mobile, and internet services. It is a common abbreviation for "telecommunications company."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The major telco announced a merger with its competitor.
- I need to call my telco to report an issue with my internet connection.
- Regulations require telcos to provide universal service to rural areas.
Advanced Usage
"Incumbent telco": Refers to the traditional, established telecommunications company in a region, often the former state monopoly.
- The market was opened to competition, challenging the dominant incumbent telco.
"Telco infrastructure": The physical networks and equipment owned and operated by a telecommunications company.
- Investing in fiber-optic telco infrastructure is crucial for high-speed internet.
Variants and Related Words
Telecommunications (n): The technology and industry of sending signals, images, and messages over long distances by telephone, television, satellite, etc.
- Advances in telecommunications have connected the world.
Telecom (n): Another common abbreviation for "telecommunications" or "telecommunications company," often used interchangeably with "telco."
- He works in the telecom sector.
Synonyms
- Telecommunications company
- Telecommunications provider
- Telecom operator
- Phone company (more common for traditional landline services)
Related Phrases
Telco giant: A very large and powerful telecommunications company.
- The telco giant controls a significant share of the national market.
Telco services: The various offerings provided by a telecommunications company.
- The company bundles its telco services, including TV, phone, and internet.
Noun
- a public utility that provides telephone service