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wireless network

A system that transmits and receives radio signals over the air. The term generally refers to Wi-Fi local area networks (LANs) as well as the optional data services provided by the nationwide cellular carriers (WANs). See Wi-Fi, wireless LAN and cellular generations.

Other Wireless Systems
AM radio, FM radio, satellite radio, satellite TV, satellite Internet access and broadcast TV are also, in fact, wireless networks.

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