| Wireline communication | Wireless communication |
| It is a Point-to-point communication | It i a broadcast mode communication |
| It uses mediums like wire, cable and optical fibers. | it uses free space as a communication medium |
| These systems cannot be used for long distance transmission as the are connected. | These systems can be used for long distance transmission. |
| Ex. telephone, intercom and cable TV. | Ex. mobile, radio or TV broadcasting and satellite communication. |