ICT

ICT

ICT refers to technology that provides access to information through telecommunications. ICT stands for Information Communication Technology. It includes the internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other communication media.

Types of ICT

• Data networks.
• Information systems.
• Broadcasting.
• Telecommunication.

Data Networks

Data network is an electronic communication process that allows for the orderly transmission and reception of data, such as letters, spreadsheets, and other types of documents.

Types of Data Networks

• Personal Area Network (PAN).
• Local Area Network (LAN).
• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN).
• Wide Area Network (WAN).
• Internet.

Information Systems

An information system is any combination of information technology and people's activities, using that technology to support operations, management, and decision-making.

Types of Information Systems

• Data processing.
• Global positioning.

Broadcasting

Broadcasting is a method of transferring a message to all recipients simultaneously.

Types of Broadcasting

• Television broadcasting.
• Radio broadcasting.
• Satellite television broadcasting.

Telecommunications

Telecommunication is a general term for a vast array of technologies that send information over distances.

Types of Telecommunication

• Circuit Switch Packet Telephone System (CSPTS).
• Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
• Mobile Phone System or GSM.
• Fixed Wireless Telephone System (FWTS).
• Satellite Telephone Systems.