1. The act of sending (or receiving) information to another computer via modem and phone line or local area networks (LAN). The exchange of information can be within a building or around the globe. 2. Sending information electronically across a distance using a computer and modem. (Tele, Gr. 4; WP, Gr. 4)

Using computers for telecommunication; computer networking.

Communication between computers connected by modems and telephone lines.