gigabit

noun

giga·​bit ˈji-gə-ˌbit How to pronounce gigabit (audio) ˈgi- How to pronounce gigabit (audio)
: one billion bits

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SpaceX has received approval to increase the number of launches for its Starship vehicle, which will carry next-generation Starlink satellites into orbit and usher in gigabit speeds for Starlink. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 7 May 2025 Xfinity Mobile has launched a new Premium Unlimited plan, bringing gigabit speeds and features for customers, including in Connecticut, according to the company. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2025 SpaceX may market the gigabit product to business customers before consumers, following its pattern of offering its most powerful services to enterprises. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 24 Mar. 2025 One gigabit equals 1,000 Mbps. Download: Download speed is how fast your internet connection transfers information from the internet to your device. David Brinkerhoff, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gigabit

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First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gigabit was in 1970

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“Gigabit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gigabit. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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