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PORTABLE WIFI HOT SPOT DEVICE [1 record]

Record 1 2023-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

A portable Wi-Fi hotspot device uses a 3G, 4G, or 5G internet connection to create a Wi-Fi network for multiple devices, including tablets, phones, and computers.

OBS

MiFi; Mi-Fi: generic terms first used as trademarks to designate the portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices manufactured by specific companies.

Key term(s)
  • portable WiFi hotspot device
  • portable WiFi hot spot device
  • portable Wi-Fi hot spot device
  • portable hot spot device

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications
  • Internet et télématique
OBS

MiFi; Mi-Fi : termes génériques d'abord utilisés comme marques de commerce pour désigner les points d'accès Wi-Fi portables fabriqués par des entreprises en particulier.

Key term(s)
  • point d'accès WiFi portable
  • point d'accès WiFi portatif

Spanish

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