Telco

usgb/ˈtɛlkoʊ/
noun

A company that provides telecommunications services, such as internet, television, and telephone services.

The telco in our area is offering new fiber-optic internet plans.
Visual representation of "telco" - A company that provides telecommunications services, such as internet, television, and telephone services.

Often appears as...

  • telco services
  • major telco

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Neutral

telecommunications provider, mobile telco, broadband telco

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Usage in discussions about technology

The term 'telco' is often used in discussions surrounding technology advancements. For example, when discussing new 5G implementations, it's common to mention key telcos involved.

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'In my region, the telco can provide the latest 5G services.'
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Industry jargon

In business communications, 'telco' is favored over 'telecommunications company' for brevity.

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'The telco agreed to the new partnership terms.'
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Geographical usage

Different regions may favor variations of the term; knowing the local preference can improve communication efficiency.

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'In the US, people often say telecom instead of telco.'
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