Definitions
- Referring to a communication system that uses teleprinters to send and receive messages. - Talking about a method of transmitting written messages over long distances. - Describing a technology used for international communication before the advent of email and the internet.
- Referring to a technology that transmits documents electronically over telephone lines. - Talking about a method of sending printed material, such as contracts, invoices, or letters. - Describing a way of sharing information quickly and efficiently without the need for physical delivery.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are methods of communication.
- 2Both involve transmitting information over a distance.
- 3Both were widely used before the advent of email and the internet.
- 4Both use telephone lines to transmit information.
- 5Both can be used for business or personal communication.
What is the difference?
- 1Technology: Telex uses teleprinters to send and receive messages, while fax uses a scanner and modem to transmit documents.
- 2Format: Telex transmits only text messages, while fax can transmit both text and images.
- 3Speed: Fax is generally faster than telex since it can transmit documents in seconds, while telex may take several minutes to send a message.
- 4Ease of use: Fax is easier to use than telex since it requires less technical knowledge and equipment.
- 5Availability: Fax is still used today, while telex has become obsolete and is no longer widely used.
Remember this!
Telex and fax are both methods of communication that were widely used before the advent of email and the internet. However, the difference between telex and fax is their technology, format, speed, ease of use, and availability. Telex uses teleprinters to send and receive text messages, while fax uses a scanner and modem to transmit both text and images. Fax is generally faster and easier to use than telex, and it is still used today, while telex has become obsolete.
