The Development of the Telephone Network: Relationship between Telecommunication and Globalization

Abstract

Globalization is understood as one of the most significant historical trends motivated by technological innovation. The technique of telecommunication is definitely with that innovation. To study the relationship of how telecommunication has an impact on the progress of globalization, this article provides a picture of their development, combined with synthesis by applying the theory of cultural determinism. A factors analysis with social needs is constructed for further researchers who share the same interest in social mobilizations under globalization.