The UK's largest technical jargon guide
This guide explains the terminology you’ll come across in broadband and digital technology. Whether you’re new to these topics, helping someone else, or just want to check an unfamiliar term, our aim is to make digital language clearer and more accessible for everyone.
Individuals, community groups, and support workers use our jargon guide as a practical tool to build digital confidence, encourage safer internet use, and make sense of online access. From understanding broadband packages to recognising social media jargon, our explanations are clear, impartial, and easy to follow.
Technical Jargon Topics
How to use our technical jargon guide
You can explore the topics above or use the search box to look for a specific term. If you’re searching for a broad word (like “Wi-Fi” or “internet”), there may be several results, so scroll through to find the one most relevant to you.
We regularly update this guide to reflect changes in technology and user needs. Each topic section shows when it was last modified, so you can see when new terms are added or explanations are revised. Our jargon guide has been built with accessibility in mind and includes features to support users with different needs. If you struggle to use it or notice something missing or unclear, we welcome your suggestions.
More entries added: June 2025
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