The Motive Web Design Glossary

broadband

Broadband is a form of data transmission where a single medium (wire) can carry different types of information simultaneously. For example; a single cable may provide internet access, telephone and cable television.

Broadband is commonly (mis)used as an synonym for high-bandwidth. Broadband describes the properties of the medium used for data transmission; while bandwidth is the rate of data transfer.

Related terms: bandwidth, convergence

References and further reading

• OECD Broadband Statistics, June 2005
  New Zealand ranked in the bottom third of the OECD Broadband Subscriber Table with 6.9 subscribers per 100 inhabitants. Korea topped the table with an average of 25.5 subscribers per 100 inhabitants.
• The Digital Strategy (New Zealand Government)
  The Digital Strategy sets out the New Zealand Government’s vision for New Zealander’s access to, and use of, information communication technologies (ICT) for 2005-2010.

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