The word TELE in Latin means DISTANCE.
HENCE Telecommunication is DISTANCE COMMUNICATION.
"Telecommunications is a general term for a vast array of technologies that send information over distances.."
nThe elements of computer and
communications technology :
¨People
¨Procedure
¨Data/Information
¨Hardware
¨Software
¨Communications/Connectivity
- Telecommunications includes voice, video, and Internet communications services.
- Despite increasing demand for telecommunications services, employment will decline as productivity increases rapidly.
- With rapid technological changes in telecommunications, those with up-to-date technical skills will have the best job opportunities.
- Average earnings in telecommunications greatly exceed average earnings throughout private industry.