dumb pipe

English

Noun

dumb pipe (plural dumb pipes)

1. (networking) In the context of mobile network operators, a simple network that, with a high enough bandwidth to transfer bytes between a customer's device and the Internet without the need to prioritize content, can afford to be completely neutral with regard to the services and applications the customer accesses.

Synonyms

• dumb network

See also

• smart pipe
• walled garden