broadband

adjective

broad·band | \ ˈbrȯd-ˌband

Definition of broadband

1 : operating at, responsive to, or comprising a wide band of frequencies a broadband radio antenna

2 : of, relating to, or being a high-speed communications network and especially one in which a frequency range is divided into multiple independent channels for simultaneous transmission of signals (such as voice, data, or video)

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Examples of broadband in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Governor Suzanne Crouch, who has made broadband expansion a priority. — Karen Caffarini, chicagotribune.com, 6 Aug. 2021 Other advocates accuse broadband providers of taking advantage of a lack of competition by imposing arbitrary and expensive limits and fees. — Stephen Singer, courant.com, 1 Dec. 2020 The plan is to invest in digitalization, a unified ultra-broadband network, innovation, education, more efficient infrastructure, a green economy, and also reforms of the judicial system and state bureaucracy. — Chiara Albanese, Bloomberg.com, 23 Sep. 2020 Precinct 4 Commissioner Tommy Calvert raised the possibility of a future bond election to fund increased broadband internet access. — Joshua Fechter, ExpressNews.com, 26 May 2020 Can a fair jury of peers be selected if the pool includes only people with broadband internet access? — Dallas News, 22 May 2020 The government plans to sell as much as 49% of the company this year and issue two mobile and broadband licenses to boost competition. — John Bowker, Bloomberg.com, 11 May 2020 Amgen has committed to paying employees and providing those working from home a monthly stipend for broadband internet access. — Fortune, 13 Apr. 2020 The rural investments include expanding health care access as well as broadband internet access to areas that are currently underserved. — NBC News, 7 Aug. 2019 See More

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