broadband

noun

A fast internet connection that is always on and can carry large amounts of data, such as video, at the same time.

Example sentences

“The village finally got broadband, so more people can work from home.”
“Our broadband went down during the storm last night.”
“Streaming movies in HD needs a reliable broadband connection.”

Often used before another noun: 'broadband connection', 'broadband access', 'broadband speed'. In the UK it is the everyday word for home internet; in the US it appears more in news and policy, as in 'rural broadband'.

technology

Related words

ethernetA wired system for connecting computers into a network, built on a widely used technical standard.satelliteA machine sent into orbit around the Earth or another body in space, usually to send back signals or data.gigabyteA unit of computer data equal to one billion bytes, or 1,000 megabytes.antennaA device that sends or receives radio and other electromagnetic signals, converting them to or from electrical form.terabyteA unit of digital information equal to a trillion bytes, or one thousand gigabytes.adapterA device that lets two pieces of equipment work together when they would not otherwise connect.