low-bandwidth network

[loʊ ˈbændwɪdθ ˈnɛtˌwɜrk]
nounpl: low-bandwidth networks
rede de baixa largura de banda
1. A computer network with limited data transmission capacity, typically characterized by slow speeds and restricted data transfer rates
The rural area relied on a low-bandwidth network that struggled to support video streaming.
A zona rural dependia de uma rede de baixa largura de banda que tinha dificuldade em suportar transmissão de vídeo.
2. A network infrastructure designed to operate efficiently under conditions of limited data throughput
Developers optimized the application for a low-bandwidth network to reach users in underserved regions.
Os desenvolvedores otimizaram o aplicativo para uma rede de baixa largura de banda para alcançar usuários em regiões mal atendidas.
This term is increasingly relevant in Brazil and the USA as technology companies address digital divide issues. In Brazil, low-bandwidth networks remain a significant concern in rural and remote areas, driving development of lightweight applications and compression technologies. In the USA, the focus has shifted to ensuring equitable access to broadband, making 'low-bandwidth network' a term used in policy discussions around connectivity gaps.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
narrow-bandwidth networklimited-capacity networkslow networkcongested networkconstrained network
Antonyms / Antônimos
high-bandwidth networkbroadband networkhigh-speed networkwide-bandwidth network

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rede de baixa largura de banda
Most common technical term used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rede de pouca banda
Colloquial shortened version sometimes used informally
São Paulo
rede de baixa largura de banda
Standard technical usage in IT sector
Portugal
rede de largura de banda reduzida
Portuguese European variant emphasizing reduced capacity

Related Words

bandwidthnetwork throughputdata transfer ratelatencynetwork optimizationdial-up connectionnetwork congestioncompression

Related Idioms & Phrases

work within bandwidth constraints
optimize for limited bandwidth
bandwidth bottleneck
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