narrow-bandwidth network
[ˈnæroʊ ˈbændwɪdθ ˈnɛtˌwɝk]
nounpl: narrow-bandwidth networks
rede de banda estreita
1. A telecommunications network that transmits data at relatively low speeds, typically with limited frequency range or data transmission capacity
The emergency dispatch system uses a narrow-bandwidth network to ensure reliable communication even in congested areas.
O sistema de despacho de emergência utiliza uma rede de banda estreita para garantir comunicação confiável mesmo em áreas congestionadas.
2. A network designed to operate with restricted data rates, commonly used for specific applications requiring minimal bandwidth such as IoT devices or remote monitoring systems
Smart meters in residential areas often communicate through narrow-bandwidth networks to reduce infrastructure costs.
Os medidores inteligentes em áreas residenciais frequentemente se comunicam através de redes de banda estreita para reduzir custos de infraestrutura.
This term is primarily used in technical and professional contexts within the telecommunications, engineering, and IT industries. In Brazil, as in the USA, it gained prominence with the expansion of IoT technologies and smart device networks. The contrast between narrow-bandwidth and broadband networks became culturally significant during the digital divide discussions of the 2000s-2010s, affecting infrastructure development in less affluent areas.
Related Idioms & Phrases
operate on a narrow-bandwidth network
limited by narrow-bandwidth constraints
narrow-bandwidth communication protocol
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