ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cellular traffic

Cellular traffic refers to the way in which our phones and other mobile devices communicate with the internet and other devices.

Think of your phone as a little car driving on roads (or "networks") that connect it to other cars, buildings (or "towers"), and highways (or "servers"). Just like real cars on real roads, too many people (or "devices") using the same roads can cause traffic congestion, making it slower for everyone to get where they're going.

The more people using their phones in one area, the more "traffic" there is on those networks. This is why you might experience slower internet or dropped calls during peak usage times, like rush hour.

Telecom companies work hard to try to make sure their networks can handle a lot of traffic, but sometimes they might need to add more towers or upgrade their technology to keep up with the demand of all the cars (devices) on their roads (networks).

So if you've ever found your phone running slow or had trouble making a call, just remember it's like you're stuck in traffic and you might need to take a different road or wait until things clear up before you can get to your destination.