landline network

[/ˈlændlaɪn ˈnɛtwɜrk/]
nounpl: landline networks
rede de telefonia fixa
1. A telecommunications infrastructure consisting of fixed telephone lines and equipment that transmit voice signals through copper wires or fiber optic cables, as opposed to wireless or mobile networks
The landline network in the city was upgraded to support faster data transmission.
A rede de telefonia fixa na cidade foi atualizada para suportar transmissão de dados mais rápida.
2. The physical and operational system that connects traditional home and office telephones through wired connections
Many rural areas still depend on the landline network for internet connectivity.
Muitas áreas rurais ainda dependem da rede de telefonia fixa para conectividade de internet.
In Brazil, the landline network (rede de telefonia fixa) has been declining as mobile phone adoption has grown exponentially. However, it remains important for residential customers, especially in areas with poor cellular coverage. The term reflects a generational shift in communication preferences, with younger Brazilians rarely using landlines while older generations maintain them for reliability and habit.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed-line networkPSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network)wireline networkconventional telephone network
Antonyms / Antônimos
wireless networkmobile networkcellular network

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rede de telefonia fixa
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
rede de linha fixa
Common alternative in São Paulo business context
Rio de Janeiro
rede de telefone fixo
Informal variation used in Rio
Portugal
rede de telefone fixo
Portuguese equivalent; slightly different terminology from Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

telephone exchangecopper infrastructurefiber opticsVOIPbroadbandtelecommunications

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut the landline
landline dependency
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