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broadband
[ brawd-band ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or responsive to a continuous, wide range of frequencies. Compare sharp ( def 23 ).
- relating to or denoting a type of high-speed data transmission in which the bandwidth is shared by more than one simultaneous signal:
Broadband internet technologies are superior to dial-up connections for streaming video.
noun
- broadband transmission.
- a broadband internet connection.
broadband
/ ˈɔːˌæԻ /
noun
- a transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies that enables messages to be sent simultaneously, used in fast internet connections See also baseband
broadband
- In communications technology, the ability to send many signals over a single cable or other such communication medium. Broadband technology allows enormous amounts of data, such as that for movie videos, to be transferred over limited information infrastructure.
Word History and Origins
Origin of broadband1
Example Sentences
Phone and broadband networks may block some explicit websites until a user has demonstrated they are over 18.
Council tax also rose significantly for millions of people, and there were hikes for many on phone and broadband contracts, as well as the TV licence.
Starlink aims to provide high-speed internet services to remote or underserved areas, making it a potential game-changer for rural areas unable to access traditional forms of connectivity such as mobile broadband and fibre.
Dimming stars are just one of many problems posed by satellites and especially megaconstellations, groups of hundreds or thousands of small satellites that work together to give us broadband internet and mobile connectivity.
"Our research shows that switching providers if you're out of contract can slash broadband, pay TV and mobile bills by up to £235," said Emily Seymour, from the consumer group Which?.
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