telephonic system

telephonic system
A system for the transmission of intelligence and news. It is, perhaps, in a limited sense, and yet in a strict sense, a common carrier, and it must be equal in its dealings with all citizens in every department of business. Commercial Union Tel. Co. v New England Tel. & Tel. Co. 61 Vt 241, 17 A 1071.

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