broadbands

Decorative waist ribbons

Broadbands is the plural of broadband, referring to high-speed internet connections or the services that provide them.

The term typically appears when discussing multiple types of connections or comparing service options: Fiber and cable are the most common broadbands available in urban areas.

The plural is relatively uncommon, since broadband usually functions as an uncountable noun.

connectivity

fiber

Plant-based digestive aid

  • cableHeavy-duty woven line
  • DSLTelephone-line broadband service
  • satelliteOrbiting celestial body

wireless · 5G · 4G · LTE · Wi-Fi · modem · router · ISP · bandwidth · latency

networking

router

Packet-forwarding network device

ethernet · LAN · WAN · firewall · VPN · mesh network · TCP/IP · topology · protocol · wireless router

services

streaming

Real-time digital delivery

  • VoIPCalls over broadband
  • IPTVTelevision via internet
  • cloudAtmospheric water vapor mass

telecommuting · video conferencing · gaming · e-commerce · smart home · IoT · remote work · telemedicine · online learning · digital entertainment

Opposites
connection type

broadbandsdial-ups

Phone-based internet connections

modems · dial-up modems

physical band width

broadbandsslivers

Thin, sharp fragments

bandwidth capacity

broadbandsdial-ups

Phone-based internet connections

ISDN · DSL

Phrases
Family

broadband

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G