telecomlaw
nounUK /ˈtelɪkɒmlɔː/
US /ˈtelɪkoʊmlɔː/
The rules that tell people how phones and the internet can be used.
The new telecomlaw says companies must keep our calls private.
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2. The set of laws about how telephone and internet companies must behave.
Lawyers who study telecomlaw help phone companies follow the rules.
3. Rules that decide who can build and run communication networks.
The telecomlaw let a new company start selling internet service.
4. Laws that protect people's private messages and calls.
Under telecomlaw, no one may listen to your calls without permission.