dumb pipe

English

Noun

dumb pipe (plural dumb pipes)

(networking) In the context of mobile network operators, a simple network that, with a high enough bandwidth to transfer bytes between a customer's device and the Internet without the need to prioritize content, can afford to be completely neutral with regard to the services and applications the customer accesses.

Synonyms

dumb network

See also

smart pipe
walled garden

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