cellular network
[ˈsɛljələr ˈnɛtwɜrk]
nounpl: cellular networks
rede celular
1. A wireless telecommunications network that uses radio waves to connect mobile devices, organized into cells with base stations
The cellular network provides coverage across the entire city.
A rede celular fornece cobertura em toda a cidade.
2. The infrastructure of towers and switching equipment that enables mobile phone communication
The company invested millions in upgrading its cellular network infrastructure.
A empresa investiu milhões na atualização da infraestrutura de sua rede celular.
3. A system divided into hexagonal cells, each served by a base station transmitter
The cellular network architecture allows for frequency reuse between distant cells.
A arquitetura da rede celular permite a reutilização de frequência entre células distantes.
In Brazil, 'rede celular' is the standard technical term used by telecommunications companies and regulators. The word 'celular' itself (meaning mobile phone) is ubiquitous in Brazilian Portuguese, unlike Portugal which prefers 'telemóvel'. The term reflects Brazil's significant mobile-first telecommunications landscape, where cellular networks are primary infrastructure for internet access in many regions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose cellular network signal
cellular network coverage
cellular network outage
strengthen the cellular network
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