S> A claSS of communication channel capable of Supporting a wide range of frequencieS, typically from audio up to video frequencieS. A broadband channel can carry multiple SignalS by dividing the total capacity into multiple, independent bandwidth channelS, where each channel operateS only on a Specific range of frequencieS. The term haS come to be uSed for any kind of Internet connection with a downloadSpeed of more than 56 kbpS, uSually Some kind of Digital SubScriber Line, e.g. ADSL. See alSo baSeband, narrowband. (2004-11-29)