Explain briefly the meaning of communication …

Communication : Post and Telecom Services : Communication is an important service that helps in establishing links between business men, organisations, suppliers, customers etc. Communication service provides the means of transmission of ideas and information between individuals and institutions.

We are living in the era of advanced communication which has reduced the whole world to a "global village". Through the facilities of quick exchange of information with the help of electronic media. Various communication services such as telephone, telegraph, radio, television, satellite communication, fax, e-mail etc, have transformed the modern society and have made our life quite comfortable.

For any organisation, both internal and external communication are essential. Internal communication includes messenger service, intercom, closed circuit television, internal telephone network etc. External communication systems include postal service, telegraphic service, telephone network, fax, e-mail, video conferencing etc.

We may classify the modes of communication as follows :

(i) Postal communication
(ii) Telecom or Telecommunication
(iii) Electronic communication : Fax, Internet, E-mail, Voice mail.