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cable modem

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ca·ble mo·dem • n. a type of modem that connects a computer or local network to broadband Internet service through the same cable that supplies cable television service. ∎ the service connection made via a cable modem: a broadband Internet connection, such as DSL or cable modem.

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cable modem

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cable modem A MODEM which is able to connect from the home to the cable provided by cable TV companies. It currently allows downloads from the Internet at speeds approaching 10 Mbits/s.

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	Putting cable modems to the test. Magazine article from: CED; 10/1/2000
	CABLE MODEMS W/ BROADCOM IC RECEIVE DOCSIS 1.1 CERTIFICATION. Newspaper article from: Modem User News; 2/1/2002
	Cable modems and ADSL offer throughput that's worth the wait. (NetWatch)... Magazine article from: Computer Shopper; 10/1/1996