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Festnetz

landline network

noun FEST-nets Rare
Communication Technology

Also means

fixed-line network

Usage Note

Festnetz is the fixed telephone network, contrasted with Mobilfunk (mobile network). It is typically singular. To call a landline number is jemanden im Festnetz anrufen.

Examples

"Im Festnetz ist das Telefonieren günstiger."

Natural Translation

Calling is cheaper on the landline network.

Literal Translation

In-the landline-network is the telephoning cheaper.

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