The time a user spends connected to a remote computer; usually used in reference to how long someone is on the Internet or an online service. Connect time has become less critical as most ISPs and online services have gone to a flat monthly fee for unlimited connect time.
The period your wireless phone is in radio contact with a cell site, not to be confused with the length of time your conversation lasts. Connect time is measured from the time your phone's IN USE indicator lights up until the time it goes off when you press the END key.
A term used for the hours, minutes, and seconds that a user is connected to an online service. On several commercial services, users have to pay for connect time.
The amount of time spent connected to an Internet service.
The amount of time that a terminal or computer has been logged on to a computer or server for a particular session.
The amount of time you are actually connected to and using a computer. Because connect or telephone charges are based on this amount of time, you want to keep it as low as possible.
The length of time a user is connected to an online service, such as CompuServe or America Online.
The amount of time that a circuit, typically in a circuit-switched environment, is in use.