wireline network
[ˈwaɪərlaɪn ˈnɛtˌwɜrk]
nounpl: wireline networks
rede de cabo metálico / rede cabeada / rede fixa
1. A telecommunications network that uses physical cables or wires (typically copper or fiber optic) to transmit signals and data, as opposed to wireless transmission
The company invested in upgrading its wireline network infrastructure to support faster broadband speeds.
A empresa investiu em atualizar a infraestrutura de sua rede cabeada para suportar velocidades de banda larga mais rápidas.
2. In telecommunications, a fixed-line network used for voice, video, and data communication through physical transmission media
Wireline networks remain the backbone of internet connectivity in urban areas.
As redes cabeadas continuam sendo a espinha dorsal da conectividade de internet em áreas urbanas.
3. A network infrastructure using hardwired connections rather than radio waves or satellite signals
The wireline network provides more stable and reliable connections compared to mobile networks.
A rede cabeada fornece conexões mais estáveis e confiáveis em comparação com redes móveis.
In Brazil, wireline networks (redes cabeadas) remain significant infrastructure, particularly for broadband internet provision in urban areas. The term is commonly used in telecommunications industry discussions. The contrast between wireline and wireless (móvel) networks is particularly relevant in Brazil due to the rapid growth of mobile technology adoption, yet wireline infrastructure is still considered essential for stable, high-speed internet services, especially for business and institutional use.
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