mobile extension
[/ˈmoʊ.bəl ɪkˈsten.ʃən/]
nounpl: mobile extensions
ramal móvel
1. A telecommunications feature that allows an employee to receive calls intended for their office extension on their mobile phone, maintaining the same extension number
The company implemented a mobile extension system so employees could receive calls on their smartphones while working remotely.
A empresa implementou um sistema de ramal móvel para que os funcionários pudessem receber chamadas em seus smartphones enquanto trabalhavam remotamente.
2. A phone number or dialing code assigned to a mobile device that is integrated into an organization's private branch exchange (PBX) system
Dial my mobile extension 2145 to reach me on my work phone.
Disque meu ramal móvel 2145 para me alcançar no meu telefone corporativo.
Mobile extensions became increasingly important in Brazil and the USA following the shift to remote and hybrid work models, particularly post-2020. In corporate Brazil, this technology is especially valued in major business hubs like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where companies prioritize employee flexibility and continuous availability. The term reflects the modernization of workplace telecommunications infrastructure.
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