According to the Motive Internet Glossary, "Convergence is the process by which mediums such as TV, cellular networks and internet-based applications are draw together or networked (http://www.motive.co.nz/glossary/convergence.php).
Babylon also has a useful definition, "The occurrence of two or more things coming together" (http://dictionary.babylon.com/Convergence).
I would describe convergence in relation to new communication technologies as the coming together of a variety of communication forms including telephone, television, radio, internet, computers into one device.
The best example of this is a smart phone or iPhone. These devices combine technologies of the internet, computers and mobile phones. This allows you to make calls, send text, video call, take photos, watch movies, listen to music, surf the web, send emails etc!
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