The average speed on the line, notwithstanding the use in long-distance connections, remained rather low, at under 50 kilometers per hour (km/h).

Most important, he tries not to shout over bad long-distance connections.

The third advantage, speed, is most noticeable in areas that have poorly developed long-distance connections.

The credit card number would then be valided and the long-distance connection would occur within a few seconds.

I lifted the receiver with caution, listening for the white noise of a long-distance connection.

Where could he possibly be that would require a long-distance connection to Baltimore?

"Haven't seen it," she said in a tone that I hope sounded shifty only because of the long-distance connection.

It is part of a long-distance connection between Leipzig and Chemnitz.

National Express coaches also provide long-distance connections to the north and Scotland.

There was the slight hiss of a long-distance connection, and then the phone at the other end rang.