What is the difference between paging and intercom?

What is the difference between paging and intercom?

Paging is a one-way communication through the phone system to a paging device or devices that utilize overhead speakers and/or the speakers on IP phones. Intercom is a two-way communication through the phone system using an intercom device or the speakerphone on IP phones.

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