Definitions for "Broadband"
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A network transmission technique that uses radio frequencies on a cable.
Broadband refers to networking technologies that use modulation or multiplexing to combine multiple channels for transmission over a single medium (copper telephone wire for instance). Broadband allows you to integrate data, video and voice so that it can share one line.
Broadband refers to the bandwidth of a communication channel. Bandwidth, along with signal compression, is a major determinant of the quality of the sounds/pictures transmitted along that channel. Bandwidth is measured in terms of the amount of information the carrier medium can carry, measured in bits per second (bps). The transmission capabilities of the most commonly used networks range from 64 thousand bps (64kbps) as in the case of an ordinary telephone line, to 140 million bps (140Mbps) which is the upper limit for broadcast television. The concept of broadband is a relative term. Compared with an ordinary telephone line, an ISDN2 line with 128kbps capacity used to be regarded as broadband. ADSL, running over the existing telephone network, offers superior performance with a down channel of 384 kbits/s plus a return channel of 63kbits/s.
Network bandwidth capable of supporting multi-media applications (such as video-conferencing).
The term ‘broadband' in radio systems identifies a type of communication channel that is capable of carrying a large portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. It may also be applied to fixed communication systems, when referring to bearers capable of carrying high volumes of traffic.
refers to a great bandwidth of frequencies, adequate for TV transmission or multiple audio circuits. Fiber optic or coaxial cable has broadband capability. A telephone line (twisted pair) does not.
(2004-12-17) Chris Limb Now commonly used to describe a high -speed internet connection, Broadband was originally a term applied to coaxial cable LAN systems which employ multiple radio frequency channels.
The sharing of multiple signals over the same bandwidth, accomplished simultaneously through the use of multiplexing (splitting) of the signal.
1. A type of data transmission in which a single medium (wire) can carry several channels at once. ISDN networks use broadband transmission. In contrast, baseband transmission allows only one signal at a time. Most communications between computers, including the majority of local-area networks, use baseband communications. 2. A general term for any high speed Internet access, generally referring to speeds of 384Kb/s or above.
High-speed voice, data, and video networked services that are digital, interactive, and packet-based. The bandwidth is 384 Kbps or higher, and 384 Kbps is widely accepted as the minimum bandwidth required to enable full-frame-rate digital video.
A term referring to a wide range of frequencies. The term is often used to describe speeds in excess of T1, or 1.544 Mbps, however, it is most commonly used to describe services that are faster than what was available before.
As opposed to narrow band - use of higher capacity, generally (specifically, used to refer to use of multiple frequencies on the same trasmission medium).
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A bus type of communications network in that all hardware components connect to a common line, usually coaxial cable. Although used many years for cable TV, broadband networks are now becoming popular for local area networks (LANs). Broadband networks can handle all varieties of transmission such as data, video, and voice.
Internet: A communications channel that has a bandwidth greater than 64 kbps (kilobits per second) and that can provide higher speed data communications than a standard telephone circuit . Examples of broadband Internet connections include cable access, DSL, and T-1 and T-3 lines. Computers, Networking: A data transmission format where a single conductor carries multiple channels. Compare to Baseband. Telephony: The information capacity of a telecommunications channel. Broadband communications generally indicates a bandwidth higher than 2 Mbps.
Telecommunication that provides multiple channels of data over a single medium (fiber, wireless). Broadband technology can support a wide range of frequencies and is used to transmit data, voice, and video over long distances.
A network connection that supports a very high bit rate. Also, content that is streamed over a high-bit-rate connection can be described as "broadband content."
Noise containing all frequencies, white noise, such as heard in radio static, rainfall, or a waterfall. Broadband detection range is high for surface ships, which are noisy, and low for submarines, less than five miles, due to submarine quiet designs.
Is a high bandwidth permanent connection to the internet which enables data to be transferred many times faster than using a standard modem dial-up connection. Broadband services can be provided by various means including: ADSL; Cable; and Satellite.
A data-transmission scheme in which multiple signals share the bandwidth of a medium such as fiber-optic cable. This allows the transmission of voice, data and video signals over a single medium; for example, cable television uses broadband to deliver dozens of channel signals over a single cable.
Also called wideband. Transmission facility whose bandwidth is greater than that available on voice-grade facilities.
Its original definition was faster than normally occuring in networks. Nowadays the boundary is nearer 20Mbits/sec which means ethernet and token rings are classified as narrowband.
(1) Transmission facility having a bandwidth greater than 20kHz; capable of high-speed data transmission. (2) Analog transmission technique used with data and video transmissions that provides multiple channels for users through frequency division multiplexing.
A telecommunication link that provides many data channels using a single communications medium.
Broadband is any technology that provides users with a bandwidth of more than 100kbit/s. That technology can use either copper twisted pairs, cable from television service providers, satellites or wireless technologies.
A class of transmission system, which allows large amounts of data to be transferred at high speed
High-bandwidth network (Internet or intranet) supporting connections higher than 56 Kbps up to 1.544 Mbps (e.g., ISDN, DSL, cable modem).
Any of several methods of sending Internet data into the home at high speed (usually 1 Mbps or faster). Cable modems and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services are examples of broadband technologies. The AnyPoint Home Network can be used with ordinary dialup modems and broadband connections.
services requiring 50–600 Mbps transport capacity
The use of a wide range of frequencies to accommodate voice, data or video communication services.
A high-capacity communications Circuit/path. It usually implies a speed greater than 1.544Mbps. (Contrast with Wideband and Narrowband)
Loosely used term intended to distinguish transmission of services that include a lot of information (high speed data, TV channels) from services that have very little information (individual voice telephony circuits).
A service or system for transmitting large amounts of data, voice and video (i.e. greater than 1.5 Mb/s) rapidly over long distances.
high-speed cable transmission over the Internet.
A network connection which allows large amounts of data to be transferred at high speed. BVPI-157 Best Value Performance Indicator (% of services delivered electronically, target 100% by 2005).
a term referring to connections to the internet from homes and small businesses, offering an always on, relatively high bandwidth connection - provision is either via a telephone line (a technology known as ASDL) or a cable modem such as the ntl:world system
Broadband or wideband cable systems consist of coaxial and fibre optic cables which have a very large capacity and can carry a wide range of TV channels (eg 30 or more) and other services (such as telephony and security services) simultaneously. Importantly, they also carry 'return' signals, which allow users to partake of interactive services, such as online shopping, banking, etc.
A type of communication that sends different sorts of information simultaneously. A broadband internet connection can give you high-speed web access on your telephone line while allowing you to receive telephone calls at the same time.
transmission capacity with sufficient broadband to transmit, for example, voice, data and video simultaneously.
Commonly used as a term for high-speed Internet access, broadband is literally a type of data transmission in which a single medium (wire or cable) can carry several channels at once: voice, data & video, e.g. cable TV can also provide fast Internet access. The term has come to be used for any kind of Internet connection with a download speed of more than that of a 56k modem, usually cable or some kind of Digital Subscriber Line, e.g. ADSL. See also: Bandwidth ADSL uses technology which allows data to be carried alongside normal calls on standard telephone lines. Cable broadband is carried via optic fibres, which also provide digital TV and telephone services. In each case, the data is carried along lines or cables that have more capacity than conventional ones. Access speed is measured in bits per second: 512 kilobits (512k) is 10 times the speed of dial-up; 1 megabit (1mb) is 20 times faster.
strict definition is "transferring multiple channels of data over a single line". Opposite of Baseband. See ISDN, ADSL, SDSL.
A general descriptive term for digital technologies that provide a signal-switched facility to offer integrated access to voice, high-speed data, video-demand services and interactive delivery services.
A transmission facility that has a bandwidth (capacity) capable of carrying numerous voice, video and data channels simultaneously. Each channel operates on a different frequency. Cable TV is a broadband transmission.
1. n. A frequency band broad enough to be divided into several narrower bands, each of which can be used for different purposes or be made available to different users. 2. n. A frequency band divisible into several narrower bands so that different kinds of transmission (such as voice, video, and data) can occur at the same time. 3. n. Transmission media and techniques that use a broad frequency range, divided into sub-bands of narrower frequency.
A data-transmission technique that allows multiple signals to share the bandwidth of a transmission media. Cable TV is a broadband transmission in that signals for multiple TV stations are carried over separate channels. As opposed to baseband.
Indication that a particular communication channel has a large capaciteit, or: it allows fast connections. The "broad" is kind-a moving along the current state of technology. Currently 2 Mbit/sec or higher is considered broadband.
The word broadband is used to generally describe communications that allow several different channels simultaneously down a line or use a wider range of frequencies to transmit a single data stream. When most people use the word broadband what they are really describing is 'high bandwidth' provided by such services as Wireless, DSL, Satellite and Cable technologies.
Any form of telecommunication that carries multiple channels over a single wired or wireless medium can be considered broadband. The term broadband is commonly used to describe high-speed access to multiple services, such as cable TV, telephone service, and data that are transmitted simultaneously.
High-speed data transmission capability. The OECD defines broadband as in excess of 256,000 bits per second in both directions. Transmission over coaxial or fiber-optic cables that have a wider bandwidth than conventional telephone lines, giving them the ability to carry video, voice and data simultaneously. The term is commonly used to refer to Internet access via cable modems, DSL (JetStream, for example) and increasingly, wireless technologies (WiFi).
A term used to describe analog transmission. requires modems for connecting terminals and computers to the network. Using frequency division multiplexing, many different signals or sets of data can be transmitted simultaneously. The alternate transmission scheme is baseband, or digital, transmission.
Any network (or frequency) that multiplexes different independent network carriers into a single cable or channel.
Transmission facility having a bandwidth greater than 20 kHz; capable of high-speed data transmission. Cable modem Offers high-speed, broadband access service over hybrid coaxial cable, providing up to 27Mbps of bandwidth.
network that carriers multiple networks using different frequencies. The networks can work simultaneously without interfering with one another's transmissions.
High speed connection to the internet. Often via a cable modem or ADSL modem.
A high-speed Internet connection that accommodates video, audio, or complex graphics. Typically broadband starts at 384 kilobytes per second.
Broadband provides high speed Internet access by delivering multiple channels of data (such as data/voice/video) over a single communications medium.
High-bandwidth connections to the Internet. In theory, broadband makes possible a whole new set of Internet applications, such as streaming video.
A term implying very wide bandwidth. In the context of data communications it implies a connection with higher data rates (wider bandwidth) than telephone modems.
Internet connection where bandwidth is increased through direct digital signals (p. 93)
Transmission over coaxial or fiber-optic cables that have a wider bandwidth than conventional telephone lines, giving them the ability to carry video, voice and data simultaneously. Cable modems and digital subscriber line (DSL) technologies are examples of broadband connectivity. See DSL.
Data transmission at a high rate, generally greater than T1 speeds (1.5 Mbps). This allows the transmission of voice, data and video signals over a single medium.
The quality of a communications link having essentially uniform response over a given range of frequencies. A communication link is said to be broadband if it offers no perceptible degradation to the signal being transported.
A transmission medium capable of supporting a wide range of frequencies, typically from audio up to video frequencies.
This term defines a high bandwidth signal that is capable of carrying many channels of information simultaneously. Coaxial and fiber-optic cables are popular types of physical transmission paths for broadband signals.
Refers to high-speed Internet access, technically applied when a single medium carries multiple channels, e.g. cable, or ADSL.
A method of communication in which the signal is transmitted by being impressed on a higher-frequency carrier.
Communications (e.g., broadcast television, microwave, and satellite) capable of carrying a wide range of frequencies; refers to transmission of signals in a frequency-modulated fashion, over a segment of the total bandwidth available, thereby permitting simultaneous transmission of several messages.
An always-on high-speed connection to the internet which is, faster than a traditional modem and can be used for telephone calls at the same time as web browsing.
A general term used to describe wide bandwidth equipment or systems which can deliver multiple channels and services like voice, data, video; i.e., a circuit that operates at a frequency of 20KHz or greater. Also called wideband.
This refers to your Internet connection speed. Broadband denotes a high speed connection to the Internet. In most cases it is either through DSL, Cable, or a line from school known as a T1 or ISDN line. A slow Internet connection that is typical in most homes today is known as a dial up connection.
A transmission medium that allows transmission of voice, data, and video simultaneously at rates of 1.544Mbps or higher. Broadband transmission media generally can carry multiple channels—each at a different frequency or specific time slot.
Networking technique for transmitting large amounts of voice, data, image, and multimedia signals over long distances on coaxial or fiber optic cables; in digital communication, signals at the 45 Mbps or higher rate.
A pure frequency signal that is used to convey information through a transmission channel. The key characteristics of the carrier signal (frequency, amplitude or phase) are varied according to the content of the information. These variations are detected at the receiver and are used to reconstruct the original signal.
this refers to higher bandwidth s, generally referring to data transmission speeds in excess of 1 Mbps (Mega bits per second). Modem speeds run at up to 56 Kbps, and a single ISDN line at 64 Kbps. The higher capacity of broadband is seen by many as essential for sending video etc "down the wire" and for coping with large amounts of electronic traffic
Sometimes referred to as a high speed Internet, broadband is an 'always on' fast connection to the Internet. Today there are a wide variety of broadband technologies available in most areas, two of the more commonly found and used technologies are cable and DSL broadband.
(wideband) channel: A communications channel with a bandwidth larger than that required for baseband transmission. Very often any channel wider than voice grade is considered to be a broadband channel. In IP, tends to describe a connection that provides a minimum of 384 kbps in each direction or higher. Typically it describes an IP connection that can transmit 1.544 mbps in each direction of higher.
This term has a number of meanings. It was coined originally to describe a channel with more bandwidth than a standard voice grade channel which is usually a 48KHz link.
High-bandwidth; high-speed. Technically, it refers to transmissions over a wire that use more than one data channel simultaneously; but in recent years, the term has been used to refer to high-speed Internet services like cable modems and DSL.
Typically referring to copper, it denotes transmission facilities capable of handling a wide range of frequencies simultaneously, thus permitting multiple channels in data systems, rather than direct modulation.
Broadband is a term used describe high speed, high bandwidth internet connections that are "always on". A broadband connection allows you to use the internet at the same time as the telephone. Dial-up modems, where the modem has to dial a number to connect to the internet, are called "narrowband".
A single, multi channel cable or wire used to carry a large volume of data at a high rate of speed. Some types of broadband connections are DSL modems, which use existing phone lines and cable modems, which use existing cable television connections.
Describes any transmission medium that supports a wide frequency range, including audio and video frequencies. It can be multiplexed to carry several independent channels, each in its own bandwidth. Broadband transmission is often in the range of 1 MHz or more. At the minimum, the term refers to bandwidth greater than that required for voice, which telecommunications standards have set at 4 kHz.
A communication channel having a bandwidth greater than a voice grade channel and, therefore, capable of higher speed data transmission.
A transmission system involving modulation techniques in which several data streams are each modulated onto a different frequency, the frequencies are mixed to create a composite, and the composite signal containing all component data streams placed on the transmission medium.
This term defines a high bandwidth transmission medium that is capable of carrying many channels of information simultaneously. Fiber optic cable and coaxial cables are typically physical links used to transport the video, voice and data simultaneously.
A general term used to describe transmission at bandwidths higher than 300 kbit/s (e.g. high-speed data and video services).
The term given to high bandwidth connections. This definition is subjective, and there is no general concensus to a particular speed that it relates to. 512kbps ADSL and Cable-Modem connections are generally accepted as being broadband by the public, whereas Telecom's companies often consider it to relate to tens of megabits per second or abive.
an Internet connection that delivers a relatively high bit rate - any bit rate at or above 100 Kbps. Cable modems, DSL and ISDN all offer broadband connections.
Sharing the bandwidth of a medium to carry more than one signal; typically data rates above 1.5/2.0 Mbps.
A communication network or channel capable of carrying large amounts of information.
DSL service or connection generally defined as having a bandwidth 512kbit/s
The bandwidth of the cable is split into multiple modulated channels. Guard bands are used to separate the channels
Is an Internet connection used to connect to the Internet from a computer. Offers fast connection.
Data transmissions in which multiple transmissions share the same path or a circuit supporting bandwidth in excess of T-3 capacity (45 Mbps).
is a term that is being used interchangeably with high-speed. More specifically, it desctibes a wideband high-speed data transmission that employs only one wire, which is able to carry multiple channels at once (as opposed to narrowband, or baseband which transmits one channel at a time). Various definitions of broadband assign a different minimum data rate to the term, however it is generally agreed that DSL and Cable are broadband services in the downstream direction. BSOD
Referring or pertaining to a communication circuit that provides more bandwidth than a voice-grade telephone line, i.e., a circuit that operates over a frequency range of 20KHz or greater. Broadband channels are used for high-speed voice and data communications, radio and television broadcasting and some services such as local and data networks.
Internet Connection in a large band (with superior or equal speed to that of ADSL).
A method of transmission using bandwidth that is larger than voice-grade channels and has the potential for much higher transmission rates (also called wideband). In broadcast transmissions, radio frequency modems are used to access multiple channels with a large bandwidth through a medium such as coaxial cable. Each channel is modulated to a different frequency slot on the transmitting end of the cable and demodulated to it's original frequency on the receiving end. Cable television is a prime example of this method of transmission.
In network engineering terms, this describes transmission methods where two or more signals share the same carrier. In more popular terminology, broadband is taken to mean high-speed data transmission.
In layman's terms, a broadband connection lets you use the Internet at very fast speeds. Broadband describes communication channels with high bandwidth, as opposed to "narrowband" technologies like telephone lines. Broadband lines - like Road Runner Business Class cable lines - can carry much more data per time.
This is the standard term for a high speed Internet connection that can be used interchangeably with the terms ADSL.
A high bandwidth, high-speed Internet connection. It is always on, and you pay a flat fee for a monthly connection. The term 'broadband' describes any connection that that can carry data at speeds of more than 128Kbps.
A connection to the Internet that enables a user to download data and images at a much higher rate than with a dial up connection. DSL and Cable are the typical broadband connections for home users. Although broadband use is growing, 69% of households still use a dial-up connection, so ensure that all users have a satisfactory experience on your web site.
a term used to describe a network that can transmit a wide range of signals, including audio and video. Broadband networks are especially useful in the Networked World, as they can carry many signals at once, resulting in faster data transmission.
A term for high-speed, high-capacity Internet and data connections.
An always-on, fast Internet connection.
High speed transmission. Allows for a wide band of frequencies on a single link. Different channels or frequencies within the band can send information concurrently, allowing more information to be transmitted within a short period of time. This allows for access to voice, data, and video all at the same time. DSL and cable TV providers are considered suppliers of downstream broadband.
Broadband is super-fast Internet. It is a lot faster than a dial-up connection.
More and more churches are getting broadband. In a nutshell it's like getting a large hose pipe (see bandwidth). It makes using the Internet much faster than with a standard dialup modem. For example, downloading a document (such as a Word file) from the Internet may take 2 minutes on a normal dialup modem but only 12 seconds on a broadband connection. Dialup modems normally use your phone line, preventing voice calls whenever you are on the Internet, whereas broadband connections allow you to use your phone simultaneously.
refers to telecommunications in which a wide band of frequencies are available to transmit information. Because of this, information can be multiplexed and sent on many different frequencies or channels within the band, it allows more information to be transmitted in a given amount of time.
Refers to a type of connection to the Internet offering much greater bandwidth than is available with a dial-up modem. There is no specific definition of the speed of a "broadband" connection but, in general, any Internet connection using DSL or Cable-TV lines is considered a broadband connection.
Generally refers to a user access network connection with bandwidth approximately 1 Mbps or more. It is essential for graphic-intensive websites, music services and video applications. Common forms of broadband include DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), cable modem, WiFi (wireless access), and Metro Ethernet (Ethernet access over optical fiber).
An adjective that describes all high capacity communication lines including those provided by cable and telephone company.
Wire or cable that carries several channels of data at once.
is high-speed communications that is capable of carrying voice, video and data simultaneously. According to the International Telecommunication Union ( http://www.itu.int), broadband comprises communications of 1.5 to 2 megabits per second (1.5 Mbps to 2 Mbps) or faster. In the long run, the definition of broadband should be a flexible one. We should not seek to limit it to any particular level of speed. While 2 Mbps appears fast as of this writing (August, 2003), because it is well above the speed now available to residential customers, it could and probably will appear slow in the near future. Verizon has announced, for example, that it intends to invest in its infrastructure so as to deliver even faster speeds to residential and business customers within the next few years.
A term used to describe a high-speed communication service that delivers video, audio and text. It is generally taken to include channels with a bandwidth capacity of more than 144kbit/s.
A band of frequencies used to transmit voice, data, or video signals simultaneously. Use of broadband allows more information to be transmitted at the same time. Broadband is like multi-lane highway.
Broadband Internet access, often shortened to "broadband Internet" or just "broadband" is a high data-transmission rate Internet connection. DSL and cable modem, both popular consumer broadband technologies, are typically capable of transmitting 512 kilobits per second (kbit/s) or more, approximately nine times the speed of a modem using a standard digital telephone line.
Characteristic of any network that multiplexes multiple, independent carrier signals onto a single cable. This is usually accomplished through frequency division multiplexing. Broadband technology allows several signals to coexist on a single cable; traffic from one signal does not interfere with traffic from another, since data is transmitted on a different frequency. Cable television uses broadband.
Originally a telephony term that referred to wider bandwidth than a standard telephone line. Recently, it has become a synonym for high bandwidth.
Term applied to broad bandwidth more than 1 MHz and supports data rates greater than 1.5 Mbps.
A type of transmission which conveys text, data, and video or audio signals simultaneously.
"Broadband" is the general term used to refer to high-speed network connections. In this context, Internet connections via cable modem and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) are frequently referred to as broadband Internet connections. "Bandwidth" is the term used to describe the relative speed of a network connection -- for example, most current dial-up modems can support a bandwidth of 56 kbps (thousand bits per second). There is no set bandwidth threshold required for a connection to be referred to as "broadband", but it is typical for connections in excess of 1 Megabit per second (Mbps) to be so named.
A type of Internet connection that is on whenever the computer is turned on. Common types of broadband connection are ADSL and Cable modem connections.
A permanent connection to the Internet that allows networks to carry greater volumes of data at speeds many times faster than conventional dial-up services. Broadband operates over a normal telephone or cable line, but requires the use of a specialized modem. This modem is plugged in to the back of your computer and "splits" your phone or cable line, allowing you to make and receive telephone calls or watch TV programs uninterrupted, even though your computer is still connected to the Internet and sending or receiving data. Broadband eliminates the need for a second telephone or cable line solely for Internet use.
Broadband refers to high-speed methods of accessing the Internet, like ISDN and cable. Narrowband refers to lower speed methods of accessing the Internet, such as an ordinary telephone line and modem.
Broadband is the next generation of internet connectivity that allows users to get fast access to any data on the internet. Broadband includes cable and ADSL internet connections. VoIP needs broadband to operate at a minimal Quality of Service that is acceptable to most people. Information about broadband is available on this site on the broadband page.
A high speed data connection to the internet using Cable, Satellite, DSL or ADSl line.
high speed data exchange; replacing conventional dial-up modems with higher capacity connections to allow faster exchange of electronic information. Examples include cable modems, ADSL and SDSL connections over regular telephone wires, and third-generation (G3) mobile phone standards.
A high speed data connection usually via a cable or telecommunications provider. An Internet connection faster than a dial-up modem, such as a cable modem or DSL connection.
A transmission medium capable of sending and receiving large amounts of data.
Broadband refers to connections that offer high levels bandwidth. Although there is no clear guide to what qualifies as a broadband connection, the term generally refers to connections of 128Kbps or faster.
(Cheaper Broadband) A high capacity 2 way link between a user and a network supplier that improves the ability of the user to view content across the internet (such as files, audio, 3d or video)
involves a whole basket of technologies like cable modems, ADSL, wireless data and ATM. Broadband opens up the networks to provide virtually unlimited bandwidth. The most complex multimedia content comes streaming down the line as fast as you can click. Broadband eans having much more speed to move your data - much more than you can get out of a conventional 56K modem.
A high bandwidth fast speed internet connection
The volume of information that can be transmitted through a cable or fibre at any one time is measured in bandwidth. Broadband has the capability to carry enormous amounts of information enabling Aliant to deliver new products and services to its customers.
Any transmission system that combines multiple signals on one single circuit (i.e. cable that can support video, voice and text simultaneously).
refers to high speed data transmision, usually DSL or Cable internet service.
Always-on, flat-rate internet connections and data communications that are faster than conventional modems or ISDN.
Where multiple transmissions share a communications path.
A general term for the different types of high-speed, high-bandwidth Internet connection technologies, including DSL, cable modem and wireless broadband.
Technology that allows a high rate of data transmission.
the common term for high speed Internet connection. It can transmit or download information up to 40 times as fast as a standard telephone and modem, and is permanently connected online.
An communications link with transmission speeds over a certain minimum. The minimum bandwidth to define broadband varies, and is typically less for wireless connections. A 200kbps for both downstream and upstream transfers is one minimum that has been used.
A high speed digital internet connection which features bandwidth in excess of 512kbs, is 'always on' and is delivered using a variety of technologies.
A high-speed telecommunications link, normally defined as allowing transmission at 512Kbps (Kilobits per second) or higher, compared to 56Kbps that is available using a dial-up modem.
Broadband refers to a high speed connection to the internet. High speed typically means a rate of data download that is greater than that of a dial modem (64 kbps).
Generally used for fiber optic communication, broadband is greater than 45 MBPS. wThis is the speed at which at T3 operates.
Transmission rates in excess of 1.544 mega bits per second typically deployed for delivery of high-speed data, video and voice services.
Refers to data transmission where multiple pieces of data are sent simultaneously to increase the effective rate of transmission.
In general, broadband refers to data transmission in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information.
Fast Internet connections typically at home such as DSL, and Cable that allow high bandwidth capability are considered broadband connection.
A high-speed, always on, Internet connection.
Systems that transmit data at high speed using high bandwidth capacity communication channel.
The "band" portion refers to bandwidth, in turn a short-hand for the speed, or carrying capacity of a connection. Definitions abound, but a connection to an information service is usually said to be broadband when it has sufficient capacity to simultaneously carry bi-directional digital video, data and voice. A consumer connection is considered marginally broadband at around 384 kilobits per second, though around 1.5 megabits per second may be a more realistic minimum.
A type of telecommunication in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. Since it uses a wide band of frequencies, information can be multiplexed and sent to many different frequencies or channels within the band at the same time allowing more information to be transmitted in a given amount of time. F or more information on broadband, click here
A term for types of data transmission that have high bandwidth and thus can carry multiple different channels of information. Because of this, broadband internet connections provide faster speeds than traditional dial-up internet connections. DSL and cable internet service are both considered to be broadband.
a high bandwidth connection to a network which is always on.
Highspeed internet access
Sharing a communications path among many data transmissions over a single wire. Cable TV, cable and DSL internet connections are examples of broadband.
A term to describe a high-speed communications channel (usually 1.5 Megabytes per second). Broadband networks are required to offer 3G services that combine voice, data and multimedia. See Bandwidth, ATM. CA (Certification Authority) The organization that issues certificates and takes liability associated with the validity of the holder's identity. Often financial and institutional organizations. See: Certificate, SSL, PKI.
Term used to refer to a high-bandwidth internet connection.
Broadband (sometimes also called "wideband") is the property of any circuit that has a bandwidth greater than 4 kHz.
Broadband is a general term used to describe high-speed internet connectivity. Connectivity is measured in kbps (kilobits per second) and mbps (megabits per second)
Originally a term to describe a channel with more bandwidth than a PSTN channel. See Bandwidth, ATM.
A way of transmitting large amounts of data, voice, and video that is greater than standard voice grade transmission. In ISDN, broadband channels support rates above the primary rate (1.544 Mbps or 2.048 Mbps).
Complete frequency range of a signal over a communication circuit or system. Data received from the signal is proportional to time.
Broadband refers to a type of network connection that supports a very high bit rate. The higher the bit rate, which is a measure of speed of transmission of bits per second (bps), the faster the transmission will occur in a given period of time. Typical types of broadband are cable internet, DSL, satellite ...
A high bandwidth network. Generally used to describe connections greater than 256Kbps.
Broadband connections increase the speed between computers, mobile telephones and other digital equipment considerably in relation to traditional Internet connections via analogue telephone modems and ISDN. This means increased quality in Internet access, and the Internet becomes more user-friendly, offering access to a wider range of multimedia applications, including TV/video. In recent years, the National IT and Telecom Agency has defined broadband in a statistical context as Internet connections with a speed of at least 144 kbit/s towards the user, i.e. faster than an analogue telephone modem and ISDN. The EU Commission is using this speed limit in connection with its collection of statistical data etc. The OECD is using a similar limit.
A transmission medium capable of supporting a wide range of frequencies, such as data, video, and voice.
A high speed, permanently active, internet connection that works via a standard telephone line. Typical download speeds range from 512Kbits per second (64Kbytes) to 4Mbits (500Kbytes) per second. This is rapidly becoming the preferred model for internet delivery.
The transference of data using several multiplexed signals over a single line. Cable TV uses broadband to send over 30 different channels simultaneously.
Internet access over a connection much faster than an ordinary modem, such as ADSL or cable.
A transmission facility having a bandwidth sufficient to carry multiple voice, video or data channels simultaneously. Each channel occupies (is modulated to) a different frequency bandwidth on the transmission medium and is demodulated to its original frequency at the receiving end. Channels are separated by ìguardbandsî (empty spaces) to ensure that each channel wonít interfere with its neighboring channels. This technique is used to provide 50 CATV channels on one coaxial cable.
A term used to describe a communications service that delivers high quality data (sound, video etc.) across a high bandwidth.
A cable that enables a large volume of signals to be transmitted across it. Optical Fibre is an example of a broadband technology.
A communication (normally digital) operating at a bandwidth greater than 2Mbps
The term broadband is generally used to refer to high bandwidth data services. The OECD defines higher bandwidth services as greater than 256 kbps downstream. However, broadband is commonly understood as services from 2 Mbps-10 Mbps.
A high-speed connection. Broadband connections are typically 256 kilobytes per second (KBps) or faster. Broadband includes DSL and cable modem service.
Any system of access to the internet that is characterised as ‘high speed' – i.e. can carry data at speeds of more than 128Kbps
transmission of data through multiple channels (paths) over a single medium (ie transmission of telephone services, text, graphics and other data over a single telephone cable). ADSL technology is an example of broadband
Describes a high-speed network connection (T-1, DSL, cable modem), as opposed to a dial-up connection, which can only transfer data at a speed of 56Kbps.
in broadband LANs, the capacity of the cable is divided into many channels which can transmit many simultaneous signals. See baseband.
A communications system (such as fiber optic or digital subscriber line) with bandwidth that exceeds a given minimum. The FCC's definition of broadband is any system capable of transmitting data in excess of 200 Kbps upstream and downstream. All communications systems that operate at a slower speed than broadband are called “narrowband.
In general, telecommunication in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. This allows information to be sent on many different frequencies or channels (e.g. voice and data) within the band concurrently, and also allows more information to be transmitted in a given amount of time.
Higher bandwidth, always-on services.
As defined by the Australian Communications Authority (2004:200) "Describes a class of telecommunications access services, such as ADSL, [hybrid fibre coaxial cable] and Wi-Fi, offering a data rate greater than narrowband services. These services are usually 'always-on' and do not tie up a telephone line exclusively for data. … Any Internet connection with an access data rate greater than 200 [kilobits per second]."
A term for digital technologies with bandwidth greater than 45 Mbps (million bits per second) that provide consumers access to voice, high-speed data services, video-on-demand services and interactive delivery services. The PUC does not regulate broadband.
Broadband is defined as a high-capacity Internet connection, capable of supporting full-motion, real-time audio and video applications. Broadband access holds tremendous potential for interactive, participatory online consultation and citizen engagement practices such as live web-casting, video conferencing and multimedia file sharing.
A faster form of connection (usually applied to the Internet) commonly providing a minimum of 2Mbps, with 8Mbps widely seen as the minimum currently acceptable for secondary schools, 2Mbps for smaller primaries. Bandwidth needs can be expected to rise continually for some years.
1) In common usage, any style of internet access with a speed of greater than 56kbps ("broadband Internet"). 2) Technically, a broadband medium is one that utilizes the whole (or nearly whole) range of frequencies for communication that the medium can carry. ( from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadband )
A transmission facility whose bandwidth is greater than that available on voice-grade facilities (64 kbps). The term 3wideband2 is sometimes used to denote broadband facilities up to T1/E1.
Broadband is a generic term for fast Internet access. Broadband connections are typically delivered via a phone line (ADSL - Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line), Cable Modem or via Satellite.
Characteristic of any network that multiplexes multiple, independent network carriers on a single cable. Traffic from one network does not interfere with traffic from another network because they communicate on different frequencies (similar to TV channels and radio stations).
This is the name for one of the latest and most advanced technologies in the Telecommunication's industry. It allows the customer to receive video, audio, data and interactive services from the same provider, all in one bundle. Broadband allows your call to be routed to the receiver digitally.
A telecommunications medium that carries high frequency signals; includes television frequencies of 3 to 6 million Hertz.
The capability of digital technology to combine & transport multiple forms of communications media, including audio, text, data, music, video and other formats. The physical pathway can use one or more transmission media, such as copper/coaxial wire, optical fiber, digital broadcast, satellite or radio spectrum. Transmission capacity is faster than 200 Kbps.
A data transmission technique allowing multiple simultaneous signals to share the bandwidth of a single physical cable.
A transmission network with a bandwidth exceeding that of the telephone network. This includes line systems with a transmission rate of at least 1 MHz, whereby the transmission may also occur via satellite, coaxial cable or fiber-optic cable.
High speed access to the internet usually over specially configured telephone lines. Broadband connections allow information to be retrieved much faster than traditional telephone connections, and are always connected, even when you are using the telephone to talk to someone.
An Internet connection characterized by fast speed.
Any system able to deliver multiple channels and/or services to its users or subscribers. Generally refers to cable-television systems. Sometimes called wideband.
A type of communications transmission medium that has sufficient bandwidth to carry multiple voice, video or data channels at once. A cable connection is one example of a broadband pipe. Versatureâ€(tm)s hosted VOIP phone service requires a high quality broadband Internet connection for best performance.
A transmission system with sufficient bandwidth to carry high quality, full-motion video. Contrasts with Narrowband.
A single wire or network pipe that has sufficient bandwidth to carry large amount of data simultaneously
Commercial and domestic IP. Available in several speeds, 512 Kbits/s is the norm. Download speed tends to be higher than upload speed so outgoing video/audio will be lower quality than incoming.
Any Internet service that is faster than a modem or ISDN dial-up connection.
Allows the transmission of multiple signals over the same wire for faster transmission.
A communications medium which is capable of carrying multiple messages at the same time.
An Internet connection that is “always on” like a cable Internet service, DSL, LAN, etc. If you need to “dial up” to receive an Internet connection, then you do not have broadband.
Usually taken to be any communications faster than a few hundred kilobits/sec (typically, around two megabits/second). Technically, the term refers to the encoding of high-capacity data signals on carrier transmissions, as opposed to baseband communications, where the data is sent directly over the wire.
A general term referring to access data rates - usually greater than 2Mbs (mega bits per second).
A high-speed Internet connection that is much faster than an ordinary 56kbit modem. The Mesh broadband service, Mesh Broadband, is up to 20 times faster than dial-up with a top speed of 1Mbps (1 megabit per second).
A faster than dial-up Internet connection such as ADSL or cable modem.
A comparatively fast Internet connection possessing sufficient bandwidth to accommodate multiple voice, data and video channels simultaneously. Cable, DSL and satellite are all considered to be broadband channels; they provide much greater speed than dial-up Internet access over telephone wires. (See cable modem, DSL). close
A high-capacity communications circuit/path. Speed of the data transfer is usually greater than 1.544Mbps.
Generally refers to connections to the Internet with much greater bandwidth than you can get with a modem. There is no specific definition of the speed of a "broadband" connection but in general any Internet connection using DSL or a via Cable-TV may be considered a broadband connection.
Characteristic of any network technology that multiplexes multiple, independent network carriers onto a single cable (usually using frequency division multiplexing). For example, a single 50 Mbps broadband cable can be divided into five 10 Mbps carriers, with each treated as an independent Ethernet. The advantage of broadband is less cable; the disadvantage is higher cost for equipment at connections. See Baseband.
a service or connection allowing a considerable amount of information to be conveyed, such as television pictures. Generally defined as a bandwidth greater than 128kbit/s
Broadband is a high speed Internet connection with high data transmission rates. This allows an Internet user to view web pages and download files quicker. Broadband connection types include cable Internet, high speed wireless connections and ADSL.
Short for broad bandwidth, a broadband internet connection is much faster than dial-up and 'always on', meaning you don't have to wait while you connect to the internet. If the broadband connection is fast enough, it can simultaneously carry audio, data and video signals. ADSL and WiFi are both examples of broadband. Back to the top
Used to denote evolving digital technologies that provide consumers with a single-switched facility offering access to voice, video, video-on-demand, high-speed data, and interactive information delivery.
Describes a communications medium capable of transmitting a relatively large amount of data over a given period of time. A descriptive term for evolving digital technologies that offers integrated access to voice, high-speed data service, video-demand services, and interactive delivery services.
A term used to compare frequency bandwidth relative to 3 MHz narrowband frequencies. Broadband frequencies can transmit more data and at a higher speed than narrowband frequencies. In general, typical paging services utilise narrowband frequencies. Wireless phones and communication devices use broadband. Back to the top.
A transmission medium designed for high-speed data transfers over long distances. Cable modem services and DSL are examples of broadband networks. cleanpoint A compressed sample that does not depend upon any other sample for decompression. It is only valid to seek to a cleanpoint.
A high bandwidth network (carrying voice audio and data simultaneously) allowing for high-speed internet access. This term is mostly used for ADSL and cable internet connections.
A high speed Internet connection that works much faster than a traditional dial-up connection. Broadband service can be received via traditional telephone lines as Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) service, via cable television lines or via radio waves as Wireless or Satellite Broadband service.
Broadband is high-speed Internet access that you get through a cable or DSL modem. It has a continuous connection to the Internet at much faster speeds than dial-up. With SunRocket service, high-speed broadband connection is needed.
With high-speed technology, several channels of data can travel across a single wire at 256Kbps or above. DSL or Cable Internet Service Providers use broadband technology.
Typically, any Internet connection with speeds of 256 kbps or faster - usually through either a high-speed phone line called DSL or through a cable connection (although T1 and satellite are other types of broadband connections). Broadband connections are also typically always on, so you don't have to dial a number every time you want to connect. :: Close
A transmission medium capable of supporting a wide range of frequencies (e.g., data, video, voice).
A high bandwidth Internet connection that can send or download information much faster than with a standard telephone line and modem.
The term broadband is used to describe a broad range of frequencies. In communications systems, broadband can also be used to describe a high-capacity communications system.
General term which implies the ability to carry enormous quantities of information at high speed, the capacity for two-way communication and the ability to deliver any media, including video, text, audio and images.
Generally refers to a high speed internet connection. (The definition of high speed differs depending on who you ask, but generally means speeds of greater than 100Kbps, ie not a standard analogue modem). D, E, F
In television system use, a device having a bandpass greater than the band of a single VHF television channel.
Communications channel that has greater bandwidth than a voice-grade line and is potentially capable of greater transmission rates.
A general term used to describe wide bandwidth equipment or systems which can carry a large proportion of the electromagnetic spectrum. A Broadband communications system can accommodate all broadcast and many other services.
A data transmission where multiple pieces of data are sent simultaneously to increase the effective rate of transmission. Most commonly refers to high-speed Internet.
A generic term being used to refer to a range of high speed internet access technologies.
Any network connection which is capable of transferring at speeds greater than 56 kbits per second. Broadband connects are capable of sending multiple signals at the same time.
a service or system requiring transmission channels capable of supporting rates greater than the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) primary rate.
High speed, permanent Internet connection. Home users generally connect through either ADSL or cable modem, although satellite is becoming a more viable option in more rural areas.
Term used for any kind of fast Internet access. Broadband is designed to give a business or residential user instant Internet access 24 hours a day. It's fast - generally 10-20 times faster than your existing dial-up modem. A typical dial-up modem operates at either 28.8 kbit/s or 56 kbit/s. A broadband connection operates at between 256 kbit/s and 10 Mbit/s, depending on the service you have selected. To give you an idea of the difference that this speed can make, a 150 Kbyte Word document takes about 21 seconds to download using a 56 kbit/s dial-up modem, but less than 1 second on a 1.5 Mbit/s broadband link. Similarly, an 8 Mbyte PowerPoint presentation takes about 19 minutes to download using a 56 kbit/s dial-up modem but only about 43 seconds on a 1.5 Mbit/s broadband link.
A transmission medium or channel that has a wider bandwidth than one voice channel (with a carrier wave of a certain modulated frequency). It allows multiple services like voice, data, video, etc. to transit over the network.
A general term to describe an internet connection faster than 56K. Broadband usually means 512K or greater.
Broadband refers to DSL or Cable where you can access the internet quicker and download and upload information quicker.
Generally refers to a type of internet connection (not dial-up) which connects at a fast speed. In technical terms, "broadband" refers to a method of transmission where the range of transmission frequencies are divided up, and each is used to send and receive different types of signals, all simultaneously.
A general term applied to new technologies such as cable modems that allow fast access to the Internet and other online services.
Broadband comes from the words "broad bandwidth". Sometimes referred to as a wideband transmission, broadband refers to telecommunications that provide a variety of channels and data over a single communication medium (wire). Today there are a wide variety of broadband technologies available in most areas. Two of the more commonly used technologies are cable and DSL broadband. Broadband is data transmission of greater than 56 Kbps (kilo-bytes per second) that can carry multiple signals at once. The larger the bandwidth of a carrier, the greater the amount of information it can carry.
Broadband is a descriptive term for evolving digital technologies that provide consumers a signal switched facility offering integrated access to voice, high-speed data service, video-demand services, and interactive delivery services.
Communications which are capable of carrying a wide range of frequencies. Broadcast television, cable television, microwave, and satellite are examples of broadband technologies. A facility or circuit that has bandwidth in excess of that required for high grade voice communication.
Transmission system that combines multiple independent signals onto one cable. In the cable industry, broadband refers to the frequency-division multiplexing of many signals in a wide bandwidth of RF frequencies using a hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) network.
is type of data transmission in which a single medium (wire) can carry several channels at once including voice, data and video simultaneously. It is also a general term for different types of high-speed, high-bandwidth connections to the Internet, including Cable and DSL.
informally used to mean ‘faster than common networks’, so the actual meaning depends on what is common at the time. For example, ADSL may currently be considered ‘broadband’, since it is faster than analogue modems or ISDN.
Term that generally refers to high-bandwith capacity. Broadband has a multi-channel capacity that is greater or equal to 45 Mbps (US standard) or 34 Mbps (European / international standards).
Communications channels which use modulated carrier signals for data, like radio waves, and are therefore faster and more capacious than baseband (ie. they have a higher bandwidth). Examples are satellite and fibre optic cable systems.
Broadband refers to telecommunication that provides multiple channels of data over a single communications medium, typically using some form of frequency or wave division multiplexing.
High-speed Internet connections. Broadband connections use coaxial, fiber-optic cable or enhanced telephone lines as a high-capacity data transmission channel giving the end users access to simultaneous streaming video, voice and data content from the web.
A fast Internet connection generally above 200 Kbps. However, no official speed definition exists for broadband services.
Service that allows high speed Internet access, usually provided by the phone or cable company.
A high capacity communications network that can enable the simultaneous transmission of voice, data, and video. Broadband networks are usually defined as operating at greater than T-1 speeds (1.544Mbps).
Most people connect to the Internet over a phone line, typically using a modem with a maximum speed of 28.8 or 56 kilobits per second. This ‘narrowband' communication requires users to wait while a dial up connection is made before they can access the Internet. Broadband services offer significantly faster data rates, enabling the delivery of services such as high speed Internet access and video on demand. Generally defined as a bandwidth of over 2Mbit/s.
The broadest bandwidth available. Its actual speed varies with technological innovation.
The power source for a wireless phone. Rechargeable batteries such as nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride and lithium ion are used in wireless phones and communication devices. See also Bandwidth.
A service or connection allowing a considerable amount of information to be conveyed, such as television pictures. Generally described as a bandwidth of more than 2Mbit/s.
Services offering large bandwidth data access, such as cable TV or satellite-based internet access.
Describes transmissions over a wire that can carry multiple signals at once. Cable TV uses broadband transmissions.
A generic term for high speed digital internet connections.
A common reference to communications or Web access thatÕs faster than dial-up (56k). Broadband access includes cable modems and digital subscriber lines (DSL).
A system of high-speed data transfer. BROWSER - A program, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, which allows a user to view information on tshe internet
Broadband is the common term for a high bandwidth internet connection.
Short for broad bandwidth. Broadband describes any type of high-speed Internet access, such as ADSL. It can carry much larger amounts of data than narrowband and makes new Internet applications feasible, including streaming video. It's 'always on', meaning you are always connected to the Internet when your computer is switched on. You can also chat on the phone at the same time as surfing the Web. See our BT broadband special offer
Term referring to the high speed industry; a data "pipe" which can carry multiple channels at once (as opposed to baseband, which can only carry one signal at a time).
There are a number of different types of broadband services available. aDSL is a type of broadband service which makes use of your existing BT telephone line and is ideal for residential users who want faster internet surfing, faster downloads and want to take advantage of new applications which require higher speed connections. Broadband gives you a permanent, high-speed connection to the Internet. You can use it as much as you like for a fixed monthly fee without having to worry about call charges! It's also sometimes described as being 'always on' - which means you don't have to go through the familiar dial-up process each time you want to go on online. another reason why many people prefer broadband is that you can make and receive telephone calls at the same time - no need to keep people waiting to use the phone, or having to order a second line.
A term that defines the ability of a facility to offer bandwidth in excess of 45 Mbps. These systems are generally fiber-optic based.
a high bandwidth or rate of data transmission, typically over 155 megabits per second.
Simply put: A fast connection for computer communications (like Cable or DSL). Less Simply: A transmission method in which the networks range of transmission frequencies is divided into separate channels and each channel is used to send a different signal. Broadband is often used to send different types of signals simultaneously.
A communication system of a broadband type can transmit large amounts of voice, video and data communication using analogue or digital signals. An example of a broadband system is the 20 Gbit/s fiber optic system, which can simultaneously transmit 242,000 voice communications, or a TV-transmission with high definition audio and stereo direct to the home. Broadband connection is also a prerequisite for interactive multimedia applications.
Any access method which utilises the same communication channel for multiple services, including ADSL (voice and simultaneous data) and cable modems (TV and data).
Short for “broad bandwidth.” Any connection of 128 kb or faster, which is about 2 1/2 times faster than dial-up. It is measured in kilobits, megabits, or gigabits per second.
High speed network for transmission of data, audio, and video.
High-speed internet access using ADSL (asymmetric digital service/subscriber lines) or cable modems, or other methods of electronic delivery. These connections allow users to view video and/or listen to audio at relatively high quality and download files quickly.
Used to describe a network connection, which supports a relatively high bitrate. Also used to describe content, which takes advantage of a high bitrate connection.
A type of data transmission in which a single medium (wire) can carry several channels at once. Cable TV, for example, uses broadband transmission. Broadband technology can transmit data, audio, and video all at once over long distances.
A communication channel (normally digital) operating at a bit rate greater than 2 Mbps.
Communications transmission where the signal is impressed on a higher frequency carrier.
Broadband is a word describing the method used to transfer data over coaxial cable, such as the cable used in cable television and also in the new cable modem technology.
A high-speed internet connection, such as cable modem, DSL, T1, or T3. Cable modem and DSL are the most common types of broadband for residential users, while businesses often utilize connections up to and beyond T3 lines.
a service or connection allowing a large amount of information to be conveyed, such as television pictures. Generally referred to as a bandwidth of greater than 2 megabits per second (Mbit/s).
This refers to high-speed data transmission in which a single cable can carry a large amount of data at once. The most common types of Internet broadband connections are cable modems (which use the same connection as cable TV) and DSL modems (which use your existing phone line).
High speed access to the Internet, generally at speeds of around 512Kbps or faster, such as ADSL or Cable Modem.
A type of transmission where a single medium (typically fiber optic) can carry several channels at once.
In broadband, multiple channels are formed by dividing the transmission medium into discrete frequency segments. It generally requires the use of a modem.
This term is loosely used to describe high-speed Internet access.
LAN Uses frequency division multiplexing to divide a single physical channel into a number of smaller, independent frequency channels to be used to transfer different forms of information.
Using a wide-bandwidth channel for voice, data and/or video services.
A type of high-bandwidth communication. ADSL & Cable Internet are examples of Broadband communications.
This is one of the hottest technologies in the phone carrier industry today. Broadband allows your signal to be broadcast to the receiver of your call digitally, and permits you to receive audio, video, data, and interactive services from the same carrier, all in one package. These packages are known as high-speed digital integrated delivery systems, and are extremely popular now, as many consumers purchase cable, high-speed Internet access, and phone service, all in one package.
The high-bandwidth communications infrastructure, or big pipes, that enable faster data transmissions and future applications for the Internet economy.
high-speed connection to the internet that allows you to use your telephone at the same time as using your computer.
Any transmission system combining multiple signals - text, voice, and video - on a single circuit at the same time.
Fast internet, which stays on all the time (rather than dialup). Means you don't have to dial up using your phone line and can copy music, pictures and other multimedia from the internet.
A term describing the amount of bandwith assigned to a channel. Both analog and digital television are considered broadband signals. Broadband is sometimes referred to as "the pipe" or "the highway".
High speed internet access. Dial-up accounts have a maximum data transfer of around 54kbps, broadband connections are usually 10 times faster than a dial-up connection. Even greater data transfer rates are available enabling you to watch video streams, and download music and software faster.
Broadband is the name for a higher speed transmission of data which is used to allow people to access the internet at much higher speeds than dial-up. Broadband is usually used in stats terms to indicate people with transmission speeds greater than 56kbps.
Data transmissions of voice, data and video signals over a single medium at high speeds.
A type of transmission using coaxial cable and analog or radio-frequency signals. Broadband uses a frequency band that is divided into several narrower bands, so different kinds of transmission (data, voice, and video) can be transmitted at the same time.
A high capacity communications circuit or path - broadband is required for effective videoconferencing
a very high speed 'always-on' service connection allowing large amounts of information to be conveyed quickly, such as data, graphics files or video. Generally defined as a bandwidth 512 Kbit/s.
High-speed data transmission capability. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) defines broadband as a transmission speed in excess of 256,000 bits per second in both directions. The term is commonly used to refer to Internet access via cable modems, DSL (JetStream, for example) and increasingly, wireless technologies (WiFi).
High-speed data transmission in which a single cable carry several channels of data at one time.
High-speed transmission. The term is commonly used to refer to Internet access via cable modems or DSL, which is faster than dial-up.
Telecommunication that provides a wide band of frequencies over a single communications medium. This allows a large bandwidth of data to be transferred in a given amount of time.
A way of transmitting large amounts of data, voice, and video that is greater than telephony networks. In ISDN, broadband channels support rates above the primary rate (1.544 Mbps or 2.048 Mbps). (See wideband and narrowband)
High-speed data transmission in which a cable can carry several channels of information at one time. Contrasts with simple baseband, or single-channel, transmission used in ordinary telephone lines.
Generally data transmission speeds in excess of 1 Mbps. Contrast modem speeds of 28.8Kbps and an ISDN channel of 64Kbps.
A high-speed method of connecting to the Internet, faster than a traditional modem. The connection to the Internet is "always on" and can be used for telephone calls at the same time.
Network technology that allows the transmission of multiple independent channels of data.
Also Known As: cable broadband; wireless broadband; satellite broadband Definition: A class of communication channel capable of supporting a wide range of frequencies, typically from audio up to video frequencies. This type of channel can carry multiple signals by dividing the total capacity into multiple, independent bandwidth channels, where each channel operates only on a specific range of frequencies.
A network in which the bandwidth can be shared by multiple simultaneous signals.
A high-speed Internet connection; at present, cable modems and DSL (Digital Subscriber Lines) are the two technologies that are most commonly available to provide such access.
The term broadband is derived from two separate words; 'band', which is taken from bandwidth and 'broad', which is taken from the idea that the bandwidth is much bigger than before. Broadband is simply the generic term used for high-speed Internet connections including, but not limited to, ADSL and cable.
The provision of multiple channels of information, over a single link which supports high speed through-put of data, typically using some form of frequency or wave-division multiplexing. The information could consist of voice, video or computer data See Also: DSL, Mbps To top
the connection to the Internet through DSL, a cable modem, or any connection that has significantly greater bandwidth than a regular modem
A term used to describe Internet access faster than Dial-Up speed. This can include any type of high-speed Internet access such as cable modems, DSL, etc.
Internet access with a much higher bandwidth than conventional dial-up modems (i.e. cable internet, DSL, ISDN). Broadband is sometimes called "having a 'fat pipe' or 'fast access' or 'high-speed access'".
The technique used to multiplex networks on a single cable without interfacing with each other.
A transmission technique in which data from different users are allocated to different frequency channels. Thus, multiple users can simultaneously share a common path. In a broadband network, the information is modulated before transmission (i.e., converted from digital to analog) allowing a variety of information (voice, data, video, etc.) to be transmitted on the same cable.
The term applied to networks having bandwidths significantly greater than that found in telephony networks. Broadband systems are capable of carrying a large number of moving images or a vast quantity of data simultaneously. Broadband techniques usually depend on coaxial or optical cable for transmissions but DSL (including ADSL) technology can allow broadband bandwidth over normal copper phone lines under the right conditions.
One of several types of high-speed Internet access.
Descriptive term for evolving digital technology that provides consumers a single switch facility offering integrated access to voice, high-speed data service, video demand services, and interactive delivery services.
A type of transmission that shares the bandwidth of a medium--such as copper or fiber optic cable--to carry more than one signal. Broadband facilities have a bandwidth (capacity) greater than a voice grade line of 3 kHz. Such a broadband facility--typically coaxial cable--may carry numerous voice, video and data channels simultaneously. Each "channel" will take up a different frequency on the cable. "Guardbands" (empty spaces) exist between the channels to make sure that each channel does not interfere with its neighbor. A coaxial CATV cable is the "classic" broadband channel. Simultaneously it carries many TV channels. Broadband cables are used in some office LANs. But more common are the baseband variety, which have the capacity for one channel only. Everything on that cable to be transmitted or received must use that one channel. That one channel is very fast, so each device needs only to use that high speed channel for only a little of the time.
Broadband is a type of data transmission medium (i.e. a wire or a cable) that can carry several channels at once. Most communications between computers, including Local Area Networks use broadband connections.
A connection that has a high capacity and great transition ability. For a connection to be classed as broadband, the capacity should exceed 512 Kbytes/s.
Broadband is a term used to describe types of data transmission that have high bandwidth and thus can carry multiple different channels of information. Because of this, broadband internet connections provide faster speeds to Internet users than traditional dial-up Internet connections. Both DSL and cable internet service fall under the category of broadband.
A high-speed, high-capacity transmission channel able to transmit data at speeds of 144Kbps and above.
This term has a number of meanings. It was coined originally to describe a channel having more bandwidth than needed to carry a standard voice grade channel. It is also the term for transmission equipment and media that can support a wide range of electromagnetic frequencies. Broadband frequencies can transmit more data and at a higher speed than narrowband frequencies. In general, paging services and traditional voice grade wireless phones are considered narrowband. High speed data and video communications are usually considered broadband services and employ broadband equipment.
A frequency band that is broad enough to be divided into several narrower sub-bands. This allows different kinds of transmission (such as voice, video, and data) to occur simultaneously (typically by frequency division multiplexing – see FDM). Broadband is used in the MAP standard and IBM’s DAE, and was used as the carrier technology in the defunct PC Network. cf. Baseband.
The original meaning for broadband was incorporating more than one channel into a communications transmission. T1 is a broadband communications protocol because it carries 24 conversations over four wires. Cable TV is also broadband because it carries many TV channels over one coax. Currently, broadband refers to communications technologies capable of transmitting over 45 Mbps over any type of media. For example, a 155 Mbps Free Space Optics link would be considered broadband even though only one channel is being transmitted in either direction.
Broadband refers to high-bandwidth telecommunications facilities that provide multiple channels of data. In general, transmitting large volumes of data and video images are broadband applications whereas voice and text messages are considered narrowband applications The transmission speeds are generally greater than 1.5 Mbps.
Indicating a capability to deal with a relatively wide spectral bandwidth; high-speed data transmission in which a single cable can carry a large amount of data at once. Learn more about Broadband...
Communication speeds at a bandwidth greater than 2 Mbps.
A broadband connection to the Internet is one working at high speeds due to greater bandwidth.
A type of data transmission in which a single medium (optical wire) can carry several channels at once. Cable TV, for example, uses broadband transmission. In contrast, baseband transmission allows only one signal at a time.
A loose term used to describe a high bandwidth lines, usually a T-3 line, with 45Mps or higher
A term used in evolving digital technologies in which multiple signals share the bandwidth of a medium, such as fiber-optic cable. This allows the transmission of voice, data and video signals over a single medium.
Defined by the FCC as an Internet connection that exceeds 200 kbps data transmission in at least one direction.
The general term for different types of high speed connectivity
An Internet connection account with bandwidth above around 128kbps (128 kilobits (16 kilobytes) per second).
A high-speed phone and Internet connection which allows you to browse the Internet and use your home phone at the same time.
A term describing newly developed digital telecom services and their capacities. Broadband allows consumers integrated access to voice, high-speed data services, video-demand services, and interactive information delivery services.
A high-speed network or Internet connection, such as through a cable modem or a DSL modem. It’s much faster than dial-up connections, and it’s "always on," meaning the connection remains constant as long as the PC has power.
High speed internet access via cable lines or ADSL phone lines.
A descriptive term for evolving digital technologies offering consumers a single switched facility offering integrated access to voice, high-speed data services, video-demand services, and interactive information delivery services. Broadband also is used to define an analog transmission technique for data or video that provides multiple channels. A cable TV system, for example, employs broadband transmission facilities (both analog and digital).
A catch-all term referring to any digital transmission speed of about 1.5 Mbps (megabits) or higher, usually used in the context of an Internet connection. The most common consumer forms of broadband Internet connections are over cable TV lines and through Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology, which uses standard copper phone lines. Broadband Internet access is also available over satellite and fixed wireless connections.
A transmission medium capable of supporting a wide range of frequencies. It can carry multiple signals by dividing the total capacity of the medium into multiple, independent bandwidth channels, where each channel operates only on a specific range of frequencies. See also: baseband.
This is a technology that refers to the transfer of multiple signals over a single medium. In slang terms, it is any Internet connection that allows for higher transfer speeds than an analog modem, most often applied to cable modem access. However, it is sometimes used to refer to DSL, satellite and wireless Internet services as well.
The commonly used term, which refers to high bandwidth Internet access delivered using a variety of technologies including ADSL , Wireless and Satellite.
Refers to high-speed transmission of information across the Internet. The term is commonly used to refer to communications lines or services at T1 rates (1.544 Mbps) and above, including cable modems. The threshold speed of broadband is subjective and can be below or above T1 depending on the situation. Some companies use the term for any Internet access faster than dial-up, while others claim 45 Mbps is the starting point. In every case however, it implies transmitting at higher speeds than what has been most common up to the current time. ( TechEncyclopedia)
Describing transmission equipment and media that can support a wide range of electromagnetic frequencies; typically, the technology of Cable Antenna Television transmissions, as applied to data communications, that employs coaxial cable as the transmission medium and radio frequency carrier signals in the 50- to 500- MHz range; any communication channel with bandwidth greater than that of a voice-grade telecommunications channel; sometimes used synonymously with wideband.
Digital services at rates greater than 1.536 million bits (Mbps), capable of supporting voice, video, and data, possibly using multiple channels.
A term applied to a telecommunications system that is capable of supporting simultaneously, multiple information formats at a relatively high speed. For example,it provides voice or high-speed data services and video services on demand. Compared to Narrowband systems, overall transmission speeds are generally hundreds to thousands of times faster.
(fast internet) is a term that describes network and access technology that offers bandwidths of 256Kbps or more.
A transmission method in which the networks range of transmission frequencies is divided into separate channels and each channel is used to send a different signal. Broadband is often used to send different types of signals simultaneously (i.e. voice and data or voice and video). Broadband is generally defined as a communications channel using any technology with transmission speeds greater than or equal to 1.544 mbps. roker So meone who arranges a deal for a fee or percentage; one who acts as an intermediary between parties to a transaction. A brokerage can be an agency or it can be the act of bringing together parties to an agreement for a fee or percentage of the deal. Real estate brokers are generally thought of as representatives of owners. Brokers who represent buyers and help them select real estate often prefer to be called real estate consultants.
Meaning broad bandwidth, a broadband internet connection can transfer data up to 20 times faster than conventional narrowband and is necessary for high data transfer activities like videoconferencing. There are a few ways of connecting to the internet at broadband speeds: see DSL, ADSL, SDSL, cable broadband and satellite.
A broad bandwidth communications channel capable of supporting high capacity ISDN services or other integrated voice, data and video applications.
Networks capable of delivering high bandwidth. Broadband networks were used by cable television, ranging from 550MHz to 1GHz. A single TV channel requires 6MHz. In digital satellite, bandwidth is measured in bits-per-second (BPS).
A reference to high-speed data transport. The Federal Communications Commission defines broadband as 200,000 bits per second (200k) or greater.
A general term describing telecommunications systems that can move data, such as voice and video services, at higher speeds.
This term refers to both the technology of a high-speed Internet connection and the content (usually audio and video clips) best viewed with that technology.
High-speed transmission medium that can transmit large volumes of data in many frequencies. A broadband connection provides high-speed Internet access over a standard phone line. The advantage of a broadband connection over a standard dial-up service is that Broadband is considerably faster and is 'always-on'
Broadband is a type of communication where a single wire can carry more than one type of signal at once, from audio to video frequencies. Cable TV is one technology that uses broadband data transmission. Source: TechSoup.org
Refers to high bandwidth internet connects such as ADSL.
Broadband is a generic term for high-speed Internet services. The most common broadband technology for residential use is ADSL Broadband.
A high-speed connection to the Internet, typically defined as starting at 384 kbps. It allows rich media content (content that uses video, audio or complex graphics like those used in high end computer games) to quickly flow across the network to the user's computer.
High-speed transmission of data. Broadband Internet typically refers to connections using devices faster than dial-up modems, such as cable modems, DSL, and T1 lines. A broadband connection should be able to handle high-grade voice communications. Dial-up modems are not broadband devices.()
Broadband is a common term for ADSL. Broadband simply refers to the amount of bandwidth (speed) that you have. More than low band (normal dial-up modems) less then highband (often your company network). It is a general term and does not mean anything specific but when people refer to broadband they are talking about ADSL which is just an internet connection. To get the most out of a VoIP service you really need broadband although even the slowest broadband will be OK for VoIP.
A communications channel where data is transmitted as variations in a carrier waveform. As a number of waveforms, at different frequencies, may be present at the same time this method allows many parallel streams of information to be transmitted on the same physical carrier.
A high-speed transmission medium. T-1, ISDN, DSL and cable modems are broadband media. Besides downloading Web pages more quickly, broadband can also transmit high-quality streaming video.
The capacity of a network. Most commonly refers to the evolving generation of high-speed, digital connections being installed at customer premises by cable and phone companies to deliver voice, high-speed data, video-demand services, and interactive delivery services. It can be delivered by DSL over copper wire, by fiber optics, satellite or wireless technology.
A general term used in reference to high-speed Internet services, including those provided through cable, DSL, and/or satellite.
When the bandwidth of a signal is large, it can simultaneously carry many channels of information. Fiber optic cable, in particular, has a very high bandwidth, and is referred to as broadband.
A high speed digital connection to the internet. Broadband connections are 5 to 100 times faster than dialup and allow the visitor to view complex web pages featuring intense graphics, streaming video or similar bandwidth intensive files. Broadband visitors typically have a full time connection to the internet. Approximately 40% of internet users are now connect using broadband. Some of the high speed connections are made through a Digital Cable Modem, DSL Modem or T1 Modem.
High-speed home Internet connection (e.g., DSL, cable).
A network with incredibly high-speed data access.
Broadband is the term used for Internet connection speeds greater that about 512kbps. Typically ADSL is considered Broadband, whereas ISDN is not. For more information, please see our Broadband Consumer Guide.
Capable of handling frequencies greater than those required for high-grade voice communications.
the technology of using the whole available bandwidth of the transmission medium, in this case, copper telephone cable.
A general term for different types of high-speed high-bandwidth connections to the Internet including High Speed Internet and cable.
A transmission technology that allows multiple signals to share one cable.
Broadband is a descriptive term for evolving digital technologies that provide consumers with access to high-speed data services. The 1996 Telecom Act mandates the FCC to ensure deployment of broadband "that enables users to originate and receive high-quality voice, data, graphics and video telecommunications." DSL and cable modem, both popular consumer broadband technologies, are typically capable of transmitting 256 kilobits per second or more. The FCC measures broadband connections as 200 kilobit per second. This standard is barely sufficient to receive low-quality streaming video.
A network transmission method which uses a single divided medium so that multiple signals can travel across the same medium simultaneously.
Communications medium that uses a wide-bandwidth channels for sending and receiving large amounts of data, video or voice information.
Generic term for high-speed digital Internet connections, such as wireline, DSL or cable modems and wireless third-generation technologies, such as WCDMA (UMTS), CDMA2000 1xEV-DO and HSDPA. See Also: WCDMA, UMTS, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA
A term used to refer to high-speed communication networks that are designed to handle bandwidth-intensive applications.
General term for IP or internet connections faster that dial-up. FCC says its anything over 300 bps, but a generally accepted definition might be the 500 kbps up to three mbps offered by BPL, cable and DSL()
A high-speed internet connection. It receives digital information at up to 560 kbps, ten times faster than a normal modem and is "always-on". Cable or ADSL is a type of broadband.
Fast, always-on internet connection.
Large bandwidth communications channel capable of multiple, parallel high-speed transmissions. Broadband cables can carry data and speech at the same time.
A data transmission technique allowing multiple high-speed signals to share the bandwidth of a single cable via frequency division multiplexing.
A high speed Internet connection - often cable or satellite based.
Service requiring 50 – 600 Mbps transport capacity.
A high-speed, high-capacity data transmission Internet connection (transmitting information on coaxial cable or fiber-optic cable). Cable modems, DSL modems, satellite link-ups, and T1 lines are all broadband devices. Dial-up modems and other low-bandwidth devices are called "narrowband." It is measured in kilobits, megabits, or gigabits per second.
Describes communications systems in which the medium of transmission (such as wire or fiber-optic cable) can carry multiple messages at a time. Each message is modulated on its own carrier frequency to keep it distinct from other message packets. Broadband Internet connections are the fastest currently available to home users. A broadband connection allows the user to download large data files more quickly, or to play video and music files over the Internet or a local network.
A high-speed, high-capacity data transmission channel that sends and receives information on coaxial cable or fiber-optic cable (which has a wider bandwidth than conventional telephone lines), giving it the ability to carry video, voice, and data simultaneously.
Covering a wide range of frequencies; permitting fast data transfer. In this sense, DSL lines, T1 lines, and all kinds of Internet connections that are appreciably faster than a modem are often described as broadband.
A broad reference to a method of communication where baseband signals are modulated with different carrier frequencies comprising a wider total bandwidth being transmitted over a single fiber, allowing the simultaneous transmission of many channels. Infers the use of many carrier signals rather than direct modulation (i.e., baseband) of one carrier. Baseband signals could be TV, voice, data, video.
Refers to transmission facilities whose bandwidth (range of frequencies that will handle) is greater than that available on voice grade facilities; sometimes called wideband. Also used to describe a particular kind of local area network configuration where multiple different users can share the same cable facility in different channels.
A general term for different types of high-speed, high-bandwidth connections to the Internet, including DSL, cable and Fiber to the Home.
Generally, high speed Internet access. The 2 most popular types are DSL which uses your phone line, and Cable Modem which uses your cable TV connection. Advantages: fast, always on. Disadvantages: more expensive, not as widely available. See also: Dial Up and Internet Service Provider.
A communication channel having a wider band of frequencies than a voice-grade channel, and therefore capable of higher-speed data transmission.
This is networking in which a single wire can carry multiple signals at once. Broadband offers high-speed transmission and often refers to Internet access using cable modems and DSL. Networking Standards and Technologies
A communication medium based on CATV technology where multiple signals are frequency division multiplexed.
The ability to transfer data packets at rates higher than traditional dial-up connections (i.e., ISDN, 56K modem). Broadband streams enable the transmission of a larger and higher-quality image and richer and better-quality sound. Broadband streams are available with DSL, cable modem, wireless and T-1 or higher Internet connections.
This is the communication channel. The bandwidth corresponds to the difference between the lowest and highest frequency signal which can be carried by the channel.
High-speed Internet connections that allow for transfers of information at rates far faster than those of dial-up modems
High-speed data transmission. Often associated with high-speed Internet access. Generally fast enough to support applications such as streaming video.
This term refers to high-speed data transmission in which a single cable can carry several channels of data at once. The most common type of broadband transmission is cable wiring (as in cable TV and cable modems).
A term used to describe a high-capacity network that can carry several services on the same line, such as data, voice, and video. DSL is broadband.
Describes a communications medium capable of transmitting a relatively large amount of data over a given period of time. A communications channel of high bandwidth.
A transmission technique that carries more than one type of transmission on the same medium such as a cable modem or DSL.
Derived from the term “broad bandwidth”, broadband is used to describe a high-speed connection to the Internet. A broadband connection lets you instantly connect to the Internet or your corporate network at speeds many times faster than a dial-up connection.
Term used to describe wide bandwidth equipment or systems that can carry a large proportion of the electromagnetic spectrum. A broadband communications system can deliver multiple channels and other services.
High-speed transmission. The term is commonly used to refer to communications lines or services at T1 rates (1.544 Mbps) and above. However, the actual threshold of broadband is very subjective and may be well below or well above T1 depending on the situation. For example, on2.com (see TrueMotion) offers "broadband streaming video" to users with access to the Internet at 250 Kbps or higher. Other sources claim 45 Mbps is the starting point. In every case however, it implies transmitting at higher speeds than what has been most common up to the current time.
A transmission medium which can carry signals from multiple independent network carriers.
A PC-based Internet connection characterized by persistent (‘always-on’), high-speed connectivity via phone lines. Connection speeds of 256 kilobits per second, and higher, are available. Increasingly popular, Broadband is a cost effective alternative to standard dial-up accounts and especially suitable for customers with complex and varied datacoms needs.
broadband is a generic term for high-speed Internet access; in general, to be considered broadband an Internet connection must be rated at least twice the speed of the fastest traditional modem connection speed.
A method of transmission in which data flows from source to destination in a different form that existed at the source.
(1) Sometimes referred to as wideband, describes any network that multiplexes multiple, independent network carrier frequencies onto a single cable. It allows multiple simultaneous "conversations," since the independent networks operate on different frequencies and do not interfere with each other. (2) In LAN terminology, it refers to a system in which multiple channels access a medium; for example, coaxial cable to carry multiple separate LANs whose transmission is being modulated at different frequencies. (3) In cable television, broadband describes the ability to carry 30 or more TV channels and is synonymous with wideband.
Digital signals delivered (along with analog signals) over copper medium to businesses and households. Typically refers to an internet connection via a cable modem or DSL line with speeds 1 Mb/s to 10 Mb/s.
The speed of a non dial-up connection; which varies over time and by country
An internet connection that enables faster data transfer. (Source: Dreamweaver MX 2004)
A term used to describe any high-speed network than can carry multiple services at the same time such as a cable system, Satellite hub or variety of DSL technologies. Close Window
a wide band of frequencies used to transmit information. Information is multiplexed and sent on many different frequencies or channels within the band, allowing more information to be transmitted at the same time.
A service or network capable of supporting a wide range of multiple transmissions (video, data or audio) at the same time.
Large bandwidth communications channel capable of multiple, parallel high-speed transmissions. A popular way to move large amounts of voice, data and video. Uses radio frequency modulation.
A telecommunications service (or Internet access) in which the data relating to multiple services can be transmitted at a "high" rate: high is not quantified but is taken in various contexts to be higher than 56 kbit/s as in voice band modems, or 64 or 128 kbit/s as in ISDN, or in the digital subscriber loop context rates to signify transmission rates in excess of 1.5 or 2 Mbit/s. Because a wide band of frequencies is available, information can be multiplexed and sent on many different frequencies or channels within the band concurrently, allowing more information to be transmitted in a given amount of time (much as more lanes on a highway allow more cars to travel on it at the same time).
Any type of fast Internet access.
A communications channel with a bandwidth of more that 674 kbps (kilobits per second) normally used for high-speed data communications over standard telephone circuits.
Characteristic of any network that multiplexes multiple, independent network carriers onto a single cable. This is usually done using frequency division multiplexing. Broadband technology allows several networks to coexist on one single cable; traffic from one network does not interfere with traffic from another since the "conversations" happen on different frequencies in the "ether," rather like the commercial radio system. See base-band.
Digital data transmissions in which each wire can carry several signals simultaneously. Cable TV is an example of broadband transmission.
A medium that can carry multiple signals, or channels of information, at the same time without interference. Broadband Internet connections enable high-resolution videoconferencing and other applications that require rapid, synchronous exchange of data.
Connecting through some form of a dedicated line. This service is typically offered through Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) or Cable lines, and is built to transfer data at higher rates.
A technique for sending data, voice, and video traffic over long distances by transmitting high-frequency signals over coaxial or fiber optic cables.
Refers to the electronic infrastructure that provides a high-speed, continuous connection to the Internet.
The term applied to networks having bandwidths significantly greater than that found in telephony networks. Broadband systems are capable of carrying a large number of moving images of a vast quantity of data simultane-ously. Broadband techniques usually depends on coaxial or optical cable for transmissions. They utilise multiplex-ing to permit the simultaneous operation of multiple channels or services on a single cable. Frequently division multiplexing or cell relay techniques can both be used in broadband transmission.
A method of transmitting data in which the networks range of transmission frequencies or bands are divided into separate channels and each channel is used to send a different signal. Broadband is often used to send different types of signals simultaneously.
Refers to networks capable of delivery high bandwidth typically at speeds greater than 1 Mbps. In the digital domain, all content is digitized and hence the bandwidth is usually measured in bits-per-second (BPS).
A high-speed Internet connection that uses a wide bandwidth. Also, pertaining to a service that offers different types of applications (voice, video and data).
Signal transmission over a wide frequency range.
Systems that have multiple independent frequency channels, usually achieved by Frequency Division Multiplexing.
Typically used to describe high-speed data transmission over T1 lines (1,544 Mbps) and above. Broadband also more generally describes any type of data transmission in which a single wire can carry several channels at once. Cable TV, for example, uses broadband transmission.
Telecommunication in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. Like a highway with more lanes, broadband is broken down into various channels which allow more data to travel over the line at the same time. There is controversy over what speed is considered broadband; some say a connection of 500kbps or more.
High speed data transmission circuit for data, voice or video, for example, Cable TV uses broadband transmission.
Commonly used to distinguish higher capacity network connections, usually 300kbps and higher. Broadband connections make the transmission of data-intensive media such as video easier to accomplish.
High-speed transmission. The term is commonly used to refer to communications lines or services at T1 rates (1.544 Mbps) and above. Broadband facilities - fiber optics and coaxial cable, for example - may carry numerous voice, data and video channels at the same time.
Broadband means, very simply, a high-speed connection to the Internet that is 'always on'. It is up to 10 or 20 times faster than a 56K modem enabling you to view web content and download files more quickly. It's called broadband because it has a much larger capacity to receive (and send) data.
A transmission channel usually carrying a tremendous amount of information at transmission speeds of 45 Mbps (45,000,000 bits per second) or greater. A communications channel with a bandwidth sufficiently large to carry voice, data and video on a signal channel. Any voice communications channel having a bandwidth greater than a voice-grade channel.
Transmission capacity with sufficient bandwidth to permit combined provision of voice, data and video. Unlike voice communication which requires transmission of relatively small amounts of information, video and multimedia services require transmission of large amount of information.
High-speed voice, data, and video networked services that are: 1) digital; 2) 384 Kbps or higher; 3) interactive; and 4) packet-based. 384 Kbps is widely accepted as the minimum bandwidth required to enable full-frame-rate digital video. Cahners In-Stat
Refers to networks capable of delivering high bandwidth.
Telecommunications companies can use their cable and satellite networks to transmit large quantities of data to their customers, including video, voice and Internet services, all at once without interference and at high rates of speed. Such rates of speed and information are referred to as "broadband" communications.
Generic term for high-speed digital Internet connections, such as DSL or cable modems in the wireline world. Broadband can carry multiple channels at once, enabling voice, data and video services simultaneously. Broadband refers to download speeds of approximately 2 Mbps, 40 times faster than speeds of a 56K modem.
High speed transmission of data. Broadband technology can transmit data, audio, and video all at once over long distances.
Generally refers to connections to the Internet with much greater bandwidth than you can get with a 'dial-up' modem.
(Broad Bandwidth) A high-speed network connection capable of supporting a wide range of frequencies.
A network with high bandwidth (greater than 256 bps).
A connection to the Internet that works at high speeds because of its greater bandwidth.
Term loosely used to refer to Cable and DSL - fast Internet access.
A classification of the information capacity or bandwidth of a communication channel. Broadband is generally taken to mean bandwidth higher than 2 Mbps.
A term used to describe a channel with more bandwidth than a standard voice grade channel. Broadband channels are used to carry multiple high-speed voice and data transmissions on a common communications path.
In general, broadband refers to telecommunication in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. Because a wide band of frequencies is available, information can be sent on many different frequencies or channels within the band concurrently, allowing more information to be transmitted in a given amount of time (much as more lanes on a highway allow more cars to travel on it at the same time). Broadband offers consumers integrated access to voice, high-speed data service, video-demand services, and interactive delivery services.
Broadband is a measure of the speed and capacity of a network. It usually refers to networks that simultaneously carry voice, video and data at more than 256 kilobits per second. Broadband is an abbreviation of “broad bandwidth†– referring to the fact that broadband networks (usually coaxial or fibre optic cable) have a wider bandwidth, or capacity, than conventional telephone lines.
A term often used generically to describe systems with lots of bandwidth. Some prefer a more precise definition, such as systems with capacity of 1.544Mbps or greater.
Wideband technology capable of supporting voice, video and data, possibly using multiple channels.
Refers to high speed Internet connections provided by ISPs, and made possible through cable modem or DSL modem hardware.
A transmission channel able to simultaneously carry multiple signals.
A communications channel that has a bandwidth greater than 64 kilobits per second, allowing you to send things faster than you could over a standard phone circuit. It means you can share whopping great files which you'd otherwise have to keep to yourself.
Communications equipment or systems that use a wide portion of the electromagnetic spectrum for transmission. Think of it as the difference between a one-lane country road and an 8-lane superhighway. The broader the frequency range, the more traffic that can be accommodated. These days, broadband often refers to internet connection, and includes cable internet, DSL and satellite transmission. Broadband is faster, generally is "always on" and usually more stable than a dial-up connection.
The name for the latest high-speed digital integrated delivery systems. They allow the customer to receive audio, video, data and interactive services from the same provider or multiple providers all at once.
Unscientific term for sufficient bandwidth to receive streaming video and sound. Usually refers to bandwidth equal to or greater than DSL or Cable Modem speed.
Digital technologies that offer consumers a single way to access voice, high-speed data services, video services, and interactive information delivery services.
As opposed to the connection speeds and capacity that one can obtain over a phone line with a modem, a broadband connection can accommodate the rapid transfer of large amounts or packets of information. Generally, Internet connections provided by cable or DSL are broadband. Most distance learning courses will recommend that you have a broadband connection.
Broadband refers to the ability of the user to view content across the internet that includes large files, such as video, audio and 3D. Broadband refers to an increased ability to do so.
Broadband is a form of data transmission where a single medium (wire) can carry different types of information simultaneously. For example; a single cable may provide internet access, telephone and cable television. Broadband is commonly used as an synonym for high-bandwidth. Broadband describes the properties of the medium used for data transmission; while bandwidth is the rate of data transfer
A method of communication where the signal is transmitted by being impressed on a high-frequency carrier.
A high-speed internet connection that is much faster than an ordinary 56kbit modem. See also ADSL.
A coaxial cable offering several channels for text, voice, and/or video transmission.
(Wireless) A high speed data transmission rate, where two or more signals may share the cable.
High speed connectivity - wireless transmission in Vodafone's case. Typically allowing the fast transmission of multimedia content.
Of or relating to communications systems in which the medium of transmission (such as a wire or fiber-optic cable) carries multiple messages at a time, each message modulated on its own carrier frequency by a modem.
Broadband is a high speed data transmission network in which several parallel channels pass over a single communications medium.
Common term to describe high-speed internet access over a standard telephone (copper) cable. Usually associated with ADSL/SDSL services.
A device that processes a signal(s) spanning a relatively broad range of input frequencies.
Used to describe a characteristic of an RF component or wireless application with a “wide” bandwidth. It is also referred to as wideband. A rule of thumb is that any bandwidth greater than 50% is considered broadband.
Broadband comes from the words "broad bandwidth" and is used to describe a high-capacity, two-way link between an end user and access network suppliers capable of supporting full-motion, interactive video applications.
Transmission system that multiplexes multiple independent signals onto one cable. In telecommunications terminology, any channel having a bandwidth greater than a voice-grade channel (4 kHz). In LAN terminology, a coaxial cable on which analog signaling is used. Also called wideband. Contrast with baseband.
Data-transmission technique that allows multiple simultaneous signals to share a transmission medium bandwidth by using radio frequency (rf) modulation. The total capacity of the medium is divided into multiple, independent bandwidth channels, where each channel supports an independent network and occupies a specific frequency range. Thus several networks are able to coexist on a single cable. See also baseband.
Transmission media and techniques that use a broad frequency range, divided into sub-bands of narrower frequency, so that different kinds of transmission can occur at the same time.
A high-speed, high-capacity transmission channel. Broadband channels are carried on coaxial or fiber-optic cables that have a wider bandwidth than conventional telephone lines, giving them the ability to carry video, voice, and data simultaneously.
In general data communications, a channel with a bandwidth greater than that of voiceband (e KHz.) In ISDN, channels supporting rates above the primary rate (1.544 or 2.048 Mbps.)
The name derived for a broader bandwidth of connection speed. Usually modems run at 56K, broadband perminant connections start at 500k (10 x faster). They are constantly connected through a special phone line and do not require a modem.
digital link with a broad bandwidth - that is, a broadband link - generally, one that is capable of caring enough information to sustain the succession of images in a video transmission (see Bandwidth). Technically a channel in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information.
Broadband internet offers connection speeds far in excess of the capabilities of dial-up connection. Technically, broadband is a term describing multiple channels of data over a single communication medium. Broadband has the capacity to deliver to consumers a broad range of integrated services such as voice, high-speed data, text and graphics, video and interactive services. There are many different types of broadband connection available, and they suit different kinds of users. ADSL - may be suitable if you have a landline connected. Cable - may be suitable if you have Pay TV at home. Satellite - may be suitable in remote areas or if you have a satellite dish. SDSL - may be suitable if you host a website or upload large files. Wireless - may be suitable if you don't want a cable or landline connection.
A connection to the Internet that provides faster access than a dial-up connection. The speed is measured in Kilobits per second (Kbps). There is no definitive speed for broadband.
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A network that carries a lot of network traffic.
A word used to describe networks that can send a lot of information in a short time.
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a system that enables many messages or large amounts of information to be sent at the same time and very quickly between computers or other electronic devices.
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