What is the difference between telecommunications and networking?

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Background Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunication
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network

Telecommunications.

Definition of tele-
a combining form meaning “distant,” especially “transmission over a distance,” used in the formation of compound words

In short, Telecommunication is a way of communicating over long distance. Words, sound, images, signs and signals, by some form, wires, optical, and electromagnetic systems

Networking (referring to computer networks).

Quote from the wikipedia link: A computer network is a digital telecommunications network for sharing resources between nodes.

Networking is the infrastructure that is used to transmit data.