Ting

Ting is a term with multiple uses across brands, names, and places.

In beverages, Ting is a carbonated citrus drink best known as a grapefruit-flavored soda popular in Jamaica and the Caribbean, introduced in the 1960s. It is widely distributed in Caribbean markets and exported to other regions.

In telecommunications, Ting refers to a brand used by several U.S. telecom ventures offering mobile and internet services. Ting Mobile was launched in 2012 by Tucows as a prepaid wireless service, and later expanded into home internet under Ting Internet; the brand has undergone reorganizations through acquisitions by larger providers.

In names, Ting is a surname in several East Asian communities and an anglicized form used in the Chinese diaspora. It is derived from several Chinese surnames, and can appear as a given name or family name.

In language and culture, ting is a syllable in Mandarin pinyin transliteration representing several characters pronounced ting, including 听 (to listen) and 庭 or 婷 with different tones and meanings, and is used in various phrases depending on the characters involved.

In geography, Ting appears as a place name in different regions, including towns and districts in Chinese-speaking areas and in other countries where local names may adopt the syllable ting.

See also variations and related terms such as Ding and Tingting to explore similar phonetic forms and potential connections in different languages.