Communication Technology in

International BusinessPhones, Curriers, Faxes and Internet

Before the Internet, International business was conducted mainly through phone communication

Phone communication was the normal way of conducting business but it became costly with regards to international business

Currier service was another way of doing business internationally

In the old days, currier services would take days to get documents half-way around the world

With the emergence of technology in communication, it’s become easier for businesses to communicate with each other via the fax and internet

The fax machine revolutionized international business

Then came the internet which made it possible to stay connected 24/7

The internet made it very cost-effective for companies to communicate internationally

Communication Technology has made it possible anyone to engage in international business