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Regional Area Network (RAN)

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Definition of “Regional Area Network (RAN)” :

A Regional Area Network (RAN) is a type of network that covers a large geographical area such as a city or region. It’s larger than a Local Area Network (LAN) but smaller than a Wide Area Network (WAN), providing internet and network services within a specific regional boundary.

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