Before the advent of the internet, communication over long distances relied heavily on letters, telegrams, and later, telephones. Sending a letter could take days or even weeks, especially internationally. Telegrams offered faster communication but were costly and limited to short messages. Telephones provided instant voice communication but were not widely accessible to everyone until the late 20th century. Which of the following statements best describes communication methods before the internet?
A) All communication was instant and free.