Web Glossary
- Bandwidth
- Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be transferred over an Internet connection. It is usually expressed in bits, kilobits or megabits per second. 28.8 Kbps modem can deliver 28,800 bps, a T1 line is about 1.5 Mbps (1,500,000 bps).
Related Terms: Bit (Binary DigIT), BPS (Bits-Per-Second), Broadband, Dial-up Connection, OC (Optical Carrier), T1