Telephony

usgb/təˈlefəni/
noun

The system of transferring voice and sound over a distance, particularly through wires or radio signals.

My job involves dealing with technical issues related to telephony.
Visual representation of "telephony" - The system of transferring voice and sound over a distance, particularly through wires or radio signals.

Often appears as...

  • mobile telephony
  • digital telephony

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Industry Evolution

Telephony has evolved from traditional landlines to include mobile and internet-based communication.

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With the evolution of telephony, we can now make calls over the internet.
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Beyond Voice

Modern telephony often involves multimedia elements like video and text messaging, not just voice.

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Today's telephony services include features like video conferencing and instant messaging.
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Technical Jobs

Telephony is a technical field offering careers in engineering, support, and network management.

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She works in telephony, maintaining the company's voice communication systems.
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