telephone networks

[ˈtɛlɪfoʊn ˈnɛtwɜrks]
nounpl: telephone networks
redes de telefonia
1. Infrastructure systems that connect telephones and enable voice communication between users across geographical distances
The telephone networks in urban areas are more developed than in rural regions.
As redes de telefonia nas áreas urbanas são mais desenvolvidas do que nas regiões rurais.
2. Interconnected systems of telecommunications equipment including switches, transmission lines, and exchanges
Telephone networks require constant maintenance and upgrades to ensure quality service.
As redes de telefonia exigem manutenção constante e atualizações para garantir qualidade de serviço.
3. Public or private communication systems that route telephone calls between subscribers
Modern telephone networks integrate both fixed and mobile technologies.
As redes de telefonia modernas integram tecnologias fixas e móveis.
Telephone networks were critical infrastructure in both the USA and Brazil during the 20th century. In Brazil, the development of telephone networks followed urbanization patterns, with Telebras being the state company responsible for much of the infrastructure. The term is commonly used in technical, business, and regulatory contexts when discussing telecommunications infrastructure and policy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
telecommunications networksphone networkstelephone systemstelecom infrastructure
Antonyms / Antônimos
wireless networksinternet networks

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redes de telefonia
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
redes de telefonia
Common in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
redes de telefonia
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
redes telefónicas
European Portuguese spelling preference; equivalent meaning

Related Words

telecommunicationsswitching systemstransmission linestelephone exchangebroadband networkscellular networksVoIP networks

Related Idioms & Phrases

cutting-edge telephone networks
maintain telephone networks
expand telephone networks
modernize telephone networks
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