Platforms Glossary
A telecommunications carrier is a business involved in data transfer or communications. The exact definition is extremely broad, as it encompasses a wide range of business types. These include companies that engage in phone, internet, television, multimedia transfer, or data exchange. Popular examples include AT&T and Verizon. Virtually every business interacts with a telecommunications carrier in some way. Telecommunications carriers tend to offer a broad array of integrated services for businesses.
A small business will need to investigate what services they need from a telecommunications carrier, as these services may be bundled at a reduced price. For example, a business may be able to purchase internet access, a cell phone plan, and cable television under a reduced price plan.
