Kabelnetz

cable network

noun KAH-bel-nets Rare

Also means

wired network

Usage Note

Kabelnetz refers to a cable-based telecommunications or TV network. In Germany, large providers offer internet and TV via their Kabelnetze, and Kabelanschluss (cable connection) is a common alternative to DSL.

Examples

"Über das Kabelnetz bezieht er Internet und Fernsehen aus einer Hand."

Natural Translation

Via the cable network he gets internet and television from a single source.

Literal Translation

Via the cable-network gets he internet and television from one hand.

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