noun
long-distance telephone company; long-distance telephone business
Refers to a company or business entity providing long-distance telephone services. Often used in computing or telecommunications contexts.
長距離電話事業は、通信自由化以降、多くの企業が参入した。
Many companies entered the long-distance telephone business after telecommunications liberalization.
Compound of 長距離 (long distance), 電話 (telephone), and 事業 (business/enterprise).