What does "broadband" mean?

1. (fast internet) a fast, permanent internet connection used in homes and offices. 2. (wide frequency range) describing a signal or connection that can carry a lot of data at once.

broadband

n. · adj.

US //ˈbɹɔdˌbænd// UK //bɹˈɔːdbænd// broad·band

1 fast internet (n.)
B1 Intermediate Computing

a fast, permanent internet connection used in homes and offices.

a high-speed internet connection provided via cable, fiber optics, or wireless signals. Uncountable in general usage.

Example

We decided to upgrade our broadband because the old connection was too slow for video calls.

Example

The government has pledged to provide universal access to fiber-optic broadband for rural communities by the end of the decade.
- high speed internet
- dial up
2 wide frequency range (adj.)
C1 Advanced Technical Technical

describing a signal or connection that can carry a lot of data at once.

relating to or using signals that contain a wide range of frequencies.

Example

The company sells broadband equipment to local internet providers.

Example

The transition from narrowband to broadband technology revolutionized how digital media is consumed globally.
- wideband
- narrowband

Origin

From broad + band.