xDSL

[eks-dee-es-el]
noun
xDSL
1. A family of digital subscriber line technologies that provides high-speed internet access over standard telephone copper wiring, including ADSL, VDSL, and SDSL variants
xDSL technology allows users to maintain voice calls while accessing the internet simultaneously over the same copper line.
A tecnologia xDSL permite que os usuários mantenham chamadas de voz enquanto acessam a internet simultaneamente na mesma linha de cobre.
2. Any DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) technology variation used for broadband internet access
The ISP upgraded its infrastructure to support multiple xDSL standards for better customer service.
O provedor de internet atualizou sua infraestrutura para suportar múltiplos padrões xDSL para melhor atendimento aos clientes.
xDSL is a technical acronym widely used in telecommunications globally. In Brazil and Portugal, it maintains its English acronym in professional contexts, particularly in ISP documentation, technical manuals, and telecommunications discussions. The term became particularly relevant during the early 2000s broadband expansion in both countries as an alternative to dial-up internet access.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
DSLDigital Subscriber Linebroadband accesshigh-speed internet
Antonyms / Antônimos
dial-up56k modemnarrowband

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
xDSL
Technical term used in telecommunications and IT sectors, typically not translated
Portugal
xDSL
Technical term used in telecommunications, same as Brazil
São Paulo
xDSL
Commonly used in tech industry discussions and ISP documentation
USA
xDSL
Standard technical terminology in telecommunications and broadband industry

Related Words

ADSLVDSLSDSLmodembroadbandinternet accesscopper line

Related Idioms & Phrases

xDSL connection
xDSL modem
xDSL line
xDSL technology
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