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Glasfaser

fibre optic, glass fibre

noun GLAHS-fah-zer Rare
Communication Technology

Usage Note

Glasfaser refers to fibre optic cable used for high-speed internet. Glasfaseranschluss (fibre-optic connection) and Glasfasernetz (fibre network) are common terms in discussions about German internet infrastructure.

Examples

"Mit einem Glasfaseranschluss sind Geschwindigkeiten von 1 Gbit/s möglich."

Natural Translation

With a fibre-optic connection, speeds of 1 Gbit/s are possible.

Literal Translation

With a glass-fibre connection are speeds of 1 Gbit/s possible.

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