| Basis | Conventional means of Communication | Modem means of Communication |
| (1) Meaning | The means of communication – used since olden times – conventional means of communication. | The means of communication – used in modern times – modern means of communication. |
| (2) Examples | Letter, newspapers, radio, television. | Mobile phone, internet, etc. |
| (3) Interaction | May not facilitate the direct interaction between – sender and receivers of information. | Facilitates the direct interaction between – sender and the receivers of information. |
