A telecom system is a type of communication system that enables users to transmit information over a distance. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe a telecom system, including communication system, telecommunication system, phone system, telecommunications network, and phone network. Depending on the context, other related terms may include telecommunications infrastructure, telecommunications equipment, and telecommunications services. Regardless of the specific terminology used, all of these terms refer to the same general idea: a system that allows people to transmit and receive information across a distance using various methods, such as voice, data, and video.