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.
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