Post, Telephone and Telegraph administration
Post, Telephone and Telegraph administration
(communications, company)(PTT) One of the many national
bodies responsible for providing communications services in a
particular country. Traditionally, PTTs had monopolies in
their respective countries. This monopoly was first broken in
the USA, with the UK joining somewhat later. Currently the
markets are being deregulated in Europe as well as other parts
of the world.
Well-known PTTs include MCI, AT&T, and British Telecom.
Compare: telco.
Well-known PTTs include MCI, AT&T, and British Telecom.
Compare: telco.
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