[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Connectivity

signal

The wireless connection between a device and a network.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Signal refers to the radio link a device maintains with a network, whose strength and quality determine call reliability and data speed.

See signal strength.

Where signal Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is signal?

The wireless connection between a device and a network.

What terms are related to signal?

Related Connectivity terms include bandwidth network, throughput.

Related Technical Terms

bandwidth network
The data-carrying capacity of a network connection, in bits per second. Connectivity
throughput
The actual data rate achieved over a connection in real conditions. Connectivity
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