scattered coverage
[/ˈskætərd ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/]
nounpl: scattered coverages
cobertura dispersa
1. Insurance or service coverage that is not continuous or comprehensive, with gaps in protection or service areas
The rural region has only scattered coverage from mobile phone providers.
A região rural tem apenas cobertura dispersa de provedores de telefonia móvel.
2. Media or news reporting that is intermittent and incomplete rather than thorough and sustained
The event received only scattered coverage in the local news outlets.
O evento recebeu apenas cobertura dispersa nos meios de comunicação locais.
3. Distribution or presence that is spread out unevenly with noticeable gaps or absences
The forest had scattered coverage of vegetation after the fire.
A floresta tinha cobertura dispersa de vegetação após o incêndio.
The term 'scattered coverage' is frequently used in Brazil when discussing cellular network expansion in rural areas and insurance policy limitations. It reflects concerns about infrastructure inequality between urban and remote regions. In the USA, the term is commonly employed in telecommunications and media industries to describe service limitations.
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