telephony
noun
te·le·pho·ny
tə-ˈle-fə-nē 
also ˈte-lə-ˌfō-
: the use or operation of an apparatus (such as a telephone) for transmission of sounds as electrical signals between widely removed points
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Pros & Cons Grasshopper is a unique telephony product for small businesses that want to offer one (or several) business phone numbers for all employees to use.
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John Brandon, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
Broadcasting and telecommunications encompass radio and television services (including terrestrial broadcasting, cable, and satellite), telephony and wireless networks, and online streaming services.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The digital revolution that transformed computing and telephony was built on silicon transistor technology.
—Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2026
In the early days of telephony, rotary and landline phones dominated households, and address books were common fixtures by the kitchen telephone.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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John Brandon, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
Broadcasting and telecommunications encompass radio and television services (including terrestrial broadcasting, cable, and satellite), telephony and wireless networks, and online streaming services.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The digital revolution that transformed computing and telephony was built on silicon transistor technology.
—Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2026
In the early days of telephony, rotary and landline phones dominated households, and address books were common fixtures by the kitchen telephone.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for telephony
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“Telephony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telephony. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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