wireless communication

Signals through air

Wireless communication is the transmission of information between devices without physical cables or wires, using radio waves, infrared signals, or other electromagnetic means.

This broad category encompasses everything from radio and television broadcasting to cellular networks, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and satellite systems.

The technology enables mobile phones, laptops, and countless other devices to connect and exchange data across varying distances.

Wireless communication has transformed how we work and stay connected.

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over the air · antenna · radio waves · radio signal · Bluetooth · frequency · transmitter · Wi-Fi · NFC · smart devices · hotspot · mobile networks · cell tower · connectivity · spectrum · RFID · cellular · network coverage

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Stationary wired telephone

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G