Glossary of Telecommunications and Broadband Terms
Over the decades, accessing the Internet has moved from a novel luxury to a true necessity for Americans. More and more, our daily lives and interactions with one another are happening “online.” This access is made possible by networks that transmit data all around the world, which we refer to as broadband networks.
As these broadband networks have become more important than ever to commerce, productivity, education, health care, and a number of other social and economic interactions, there is an increased need to better understand the terms and concepts involved with broadband and telecommunications.
In publishing this glossary, our intent is to provide an overview of widely-used terms in the telecommunications industry. This is not a comprehensive list of all the highly technical terms used in the industry, but a quick reference guide to help those who hear of or read about particular terms or concepts and need further background.
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