Although the World Wide Web is fast becoming a forerunner in the world of communication, using the telephone is still one of the most popular ways people and businesses communicate. Classes in telecommunications will take a look at how the telephone has adapted over generations, as well as innovative new ways we use the phone in today's high tech world. Digital telephone using fiber optic cable is fast outreaching the traditional land line telephones of the past. In addition, video phones are slowly becoming a popular choice, as well as voice over IP style phone systems. A degree in telecommunications offers limitless opportunities within the world of telephone communication, including new construction projects, research and development, marketing, and technical sides of the field. This class is a dynamic and very popular one that shows students how important the role of telecommunications is, as well as the many facets that it has that many people don't get to see.