mobile network
[ˈmoʊ.bəl ˈnɛt.wɜrk]
nounpl: mobile networks
rede móvel
1. A telecommunications network that allows mobile devices to connect and communicate wirelessly
The mobile network provider offers excellent coverage in urban areas.
O provedor de rede móvel oferece excelente cobertura em áreas urbanas.
2. Infrastructure consisting of cell towers, base stations, and switching centers that transmit signals to mobile phones
The company invested millions in upgrading its mobile network infrastructure.
A empresa investiu milhões na atualização da infraestrutura de sua rede móvel.
3. A system that enables wireless communication services including voice calls, SMS, and data transmission
5G mobile networks provide faster speeds than previous generations.
As redes móveis 5G fornecem velocidades mais rápidas do que gerações anteriores.
In Brazil, 'rede móvel' is the standard technical term used by telecommunications companies (like Vivo, Claro, Tim, and Oi). The term has become increasingly important with the rapid expansion of mobile internet usage, particularly for financial transactions via mobile banking and social media access. In Portugal, the term is also widely used with major operators like MEO, Vodafone, and NOS. In the USA and English-speaking countries, 'mobile network' or 'cellular network' are used interchangeably in both technical and casual contexts.
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