'bandwidth-light' originates from the combination of 'bandwidth,' which refers to the data transfer capacity of a network, and 'light,' indicating minimal usage or requirement.

The term 'bandwidth-light' evolved from the increasing need to describe applications that use minimal data transfer, especially in the context of mobile and remote internet usage.

Initially, 'bandwidth' referred to the range of frequencies within a given band, but in modern usage, it has come to mean data transfer capacity. 'Light' has been used to indicate minimal or reduced usage.