👉 Prolately is a term in telecommunications and computer networking that refers to a situation where a network or device is constantly receiving data packets from multiple sources, causing it to become overloaded with traffic. This can lead to delays, dropped calls, and other issues as networks try to handle the increased demand. The term "prolately" comes from the phrase "plurally," which means "altogether." In telecommunications, this could be used in a scenario where a network is receiving data packets from