Meaning of the word "information superhighway" in English

What does "information superhighway" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

information superhighway

US /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈsuːpərˌhaɪweɪ/
UK /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈsuːpəˌhaɪweɪ/

Noun

a metaphor for the global network of computer networks, primarily the Internet, used for the rapid transmission of information

Example:
The concept of the information superhighway became popular in the 1990s.
The Internet is often referred to as the information superhighway.