Definition of "telephony" []

• The transmission of sound between distant stations, especially by radio or telephone. (noun)
• The technology and manufacture of telephone equipment. (noun)

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• "Now as far as the frequency for GSM goes, in telephony it is quad band so no worries there."
• "The future of mobile telephony is more along the lines of pay-as-you-go and Tracfone."
• "That said, Ooma seems to be the first VoIP company to realize that internet-enabled telephony is capable of so much more than just placing and receiving calls at discount rates."