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gigabit

[ gig-uh-bit, jig- ]

noun

Computers.
  1. a measure of storage capacity and data transfer equal to 1 billion (10 9 ) bits. bit.


gigabit

/ ˈɡaɪɡəˌbɪt; ˈɡɪɡəˌbɪt /

noun

  1. computing one million bits
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

gigabit

/ ĭə-ĭ′ /

  1. One billion bits.
  2. 1,073,741,824 (that is, 2 30) bits.
  3. See Note at megabyte
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of gigabit1

First recorded in 1965–70; giga- + bit 3
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Andrew Kernahan, head of public affairs at the Internet Service Providers Association says most home users can now access gigabit per second speeds.

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Mr Jackson said after recent "dramatic" improvements in coverage, largely on the basis of private sector investment, he expected "gigabit coverage to grow more slowly".

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The EU executive said governments will be allowed to provide state support to fixed broadband networks providing at least 1 gigabit per second and 150 megabit per second upload speeds.

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A newer gigabit switch would almost certainly boost the performance to his satisfaction.

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The statement said the project would bring “2 gigabit internet speeds and affordable plans to more than 10,000 Alaskans.”

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