BROADBAND Definition & Meaning

broadband

[ brawd-band ]

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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

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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.

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Origin of broadband¹

First recorded in 1900–05; broad + band ²

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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.

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"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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Other bills on the rise include gas, electricity, tax for cars registered after April 2017, broadband, phone and TV licences.

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That applies to a whole range of bills, including insurance, energy, and broadband.

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Criteria the judges consider for such a title include schools, transport, broadband speeds, mobile signals, access to green spaces and the quality of the High Street.

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