telecom network

[ˈtɛlɪkɒm ˈnɛtwɜrk]
nounpl: telecom networks
rede de telecomunicações
1. An infrastructure of interconnected communication systems and equipment that transmits voice, data, and video signals across geographic distances using various technologies
The telecom network was upgraded to support 5G technology.
A rede de telecomunicações foi atualizada para suportar a tecnologia 5G.
2. A system of connected devices, servers, and transmission lines operated by a telecommunications company to provide communication services
Our company relies on a robust telecom network to connect all branch offices.
Nossa empresa depende de uma rede de telecomunicações robusta para conectar todos os escritórios.
3. The physical and logical structure that enables the delivery of telephone, internet, and mobile services
The telecom network experienced an outage affecting thousands of customers.
A rede de telecomunicações teve uma queda que afetou milhares de clientes.
In Brazil, the telecom network sector is dominated by major providers like Vivo, Claro, and TIM. The term 'rede de telecomunicações' is formal and widely understood in both business and general contexts. In the USA, similar infrastructure is commonly referred to as 'telecom network' in professional settings, with companies like AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast managing major networks. The expansion of telecom networks in Brazil has been crucial for bridging the digital divide in rural areas.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
telecommunications networkcommunication networktelecom infrastructurenetwork infrastructurecommunication infrastructure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rede de telecomunicações
Standard and widely used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rede telecom
Commonly abbreviated in business and tech sectors
São Paulo
infraestrutura de telecomunicações
More formal term used in corporate and technical contexts
Portugal
rede de telecomunicações
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; European Portuguese uses identical terminology

Related Words

broadband5G networkfiber opticmobile networkInternet Service Provider (ISP)network topologybandwidth

Related Idioms & Phrases

down the telecom network
backbone of the telecom network
telecom network outage
expanding the telecom network
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