Internet Speed Glossary
The rate at which your data moves from the internet to your device is called your download speed. Higher download speeds allow you to seamlessly stream media, get your files, or access websites faster.
How fast data moves from your device to the internet is called your upload speed. Quicker upload speeds make it easier to post images and videos to sites quickly.
How long data takes to travel to your device from a location and from your device to a location is called ping or latency. High ping speed can cause many issues, especially when working with video calls or online gaming.
This is a measure of the variability in ping over time. Also known as Packet Delay Variation, this isn’t noticeable when reading text. However, while gaming or streaming videos, a high jitter could result in buffering and other interruptions.
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