Part of Speech
Noun Phrase
Phonetic Transcription
/ˈkeɪ.bəl ənd ˈwaɪə.ləs/
Meaning and Usage
"Cable and Wireless" refers to a telecommunications company known for providing landline telephony, broadband, and mobile services. In broader terms, the phrase can also reference the industry encompassing the provision of telecommunications services via cable systems and wireless technology.
Frequency of use varies; it might be found more in written contexts, especially in business communications or reports regarding telecommunications companies, infrastructure, and services.
Example Sentences
1. "Cable and Wireless has been a leader in telecommunications technology for decades."
"Cable and Wireless ha sido un líder en tecnología de telecomunicaciones durante décadas."
"Many users prefer Cable and Wireless for its reliability and customer service."
"Muchos usuarios prefieren Cable and Wireless por su fiabilidad y servicio al cliente."
"The merger of Cable and Wireless with another telecom giant created a large player in the market."
"La fusión de Cable and Wireless con otro gigante de las telecomunicaciones creó un gran jugador en el mercado."
Idiomatic Expressions
The term "Cable and Wireless" may not be directly used in many idiomatic expressions, but the concepts of "cable" and "wireless" can be explored through related phrases in the telecommunications context. Here are some idiomatic expressions and sentences involving these concepts:
"The new wireless network is breaking the cable barriers."
"La nueva red inalámbrica está rompiendo las barreras del cable."
"We're living in a wireless world; cables are becoming obsolete."
"Estamos viviendo en un mundo inalámbrico; los cables se están volviendo obsoletos."
"With cable connections, you have to worry about losing the signal."
"Con las conexiones por cable, tienes que preocuparte por perder la señal."
"Going wireless means you can stay connected on the go."
"Ir inalámbrico significa que puedes estar conectado mientras te desplazas."
"The expansion of cable services is crucial for rural communications."
"La expansión de los servicios por cable es crucial para las comunicaciones rurales."
"With the advent of wireless technology, communication has never been easier."
"Con la llegada de la tecnología inalámbrica, la comunicación nunca ha sido tan fácil."
Etymology
The term "cable" comes from the Old French cable and the Latin capulum, meaning "a rope" or "a strap." "Wireless" is derived from the word "wire," which comes from the Old English wieran and the suffix "-less," indicating the absence of wires. The combination of these terms reflects the advance of technology from traditional wired communication to modern wireless systems.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms:
- Telecommunications company
- Telco
- Telecom provider
Antonyms:
- Wired communications
- Fixed-line services
- Traditional telephony