Word
broadband
Meanings
a high-speed internet connection that provides continuous access and can transmit large amounts of data
the wide range of frequencies used to carry large amounts of information in telecommunications
Definition
Broadband is a high-speed internet connection that is always on and can carry large amounts of data.
Broadband refers to fast, wide-capacity internet access, usually delivered through fiber-optic, cable, DSL, or mobile networks. Unlike older dial-up connections, it stays connected continuously and supports multiple devices at once. People often judge broadband by its download and upload speeds, reliability, and latency. It is used for streaming, video calls, gaming, and working online.
Examples
- Our apartment’s broadband is reliable enough for video meetings and 4K streaming at the same time.
- I switched providers because their broadband kept dropping whenever it rained.
- She checked whether the broadband package included a faster upload speed for her remote work.
- They expanded broadband to the rural village, so students could finally join online classes without constant buffering.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse broadband with Wi‑Fi, but broadband is the internet service while Wi‑Fi is a way of connecting devices to it wirelessly.
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