Network Basics: Bandwidth vs Latency vs Throughput
Whether the product is web hosting or internet service, one of the biggest selling points is speed. Marketers use terms like “blazing fast internet” and “unlimited bandwidth” to tout their superiority over the competition. But, what do metrics like bandwidth, latency, and throughput really mean, and how do they affect important issues like user experience (UX) and website performance? The Need for Speed It’s difficult to discern which came first, the customer demand for speed or the service provider’s insistence …