TELECOM vs Telecommunications

Both 'telecom' and 'telecommunications' are correct terms, but they are used in different contexts. 'Telecom' is a more informal and abbreviated version of 'telecommunications' and is commonly used in casual conversations or informal writing. 'Telecommunications' is the full and formal term used in professional or academic settings.

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TELECOM

This term is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

The term 'telecom' is an informal and abbreviated version of 'telecommunications'. It is commonly used in casual conversations or informal writing.

Examples:

I work in the telecom industry.
The telecom company is launching a new service.
Do you have any experience in telecom?
Telecom services are essential for modern communication.
The telecom sector is rapidly evolving.

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Telecom companies may well use the data for commercial purposes.
That would also preserve the parallel with what the EU does in the field of data retention by telecom service providers.
He works in the IQZ telecom building.
A multi-billion-dollar corporation with holdings in telecom, infrastructure, tech...
the exceptional arrangements for commercial tax applying to FRANCE TELECOM;
the treatment of dividends paid by FRANCE TELECOM;
the measures of financial support granted to FRANCE TELECOM.
Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3609 - CINVEN/FRANCE TELECOM CABLE-NC NUMERICABLE)
the reduction in liability for pension charges and the exemption from unemployment benefit contributions granted to FRANCE TELECOM;
That letter simply noted that the consideration of measures potentially amounting to State aid for the benefit of FRANCE TELECOM was one of the Commission's priorities, without stating an opinion on the merits of the complaint in question.
the making available on an exclusive basis of FRANCE TELECOM outlets for the benefit of ORANGE FRANCE;
Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3609 - CINVEN/FRANCE TELECOM CABLE-NC NUMERICABLE, to the following address:
Yes, we we're sponsored by a company called Rix Telecom.
He started several new ventures six months ago, including Langley Telecom.
She hacked into Telecom's database.
They just swarmed into everything - the telecom system, phones, cells, satellites.
The CEO of southeast Asia Telecom.
That was the message everyone received from Geneva Telecom two weeks ago.
The Commission's report last month shows that telecom service markets are growing very quickly.
It must be really hard getting work at a telecom firm.

Alternatives:

telecommunications industry
telecommunications services
telecommunications sector
telecommunications company
telecommunications network

Telecommunications

This term is correct and commonly used in formal contexts.

The term 'telecommunications' is the full and formal term used in professional or academic settings. It is more appropriate for formal writing or professional discussions.