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Network latency is the time data takes to travel between endpoints. This test reports response time in milliseconds and should be interpreted with jitter and packet loss because a low average can still hide unstable delivery.
| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Unit | ms | Displayed as semantic HTML |
| Better direction | Lower | Displayed as semantic HTML |
| Measures | Response time | Displayed as semantic HTML |
| Interpret with | Jitter and loss | Displayed as semantic HTML |
Methodology
Timed browser requests are sampled repeatedly. We summarize the observed response-time distribution and related stability metrics rather than presenting a single request as typical.
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Primary sources
Limitations
- The selected endpoint affects the result.
- Browser and operating-system scheduling add noise.
- Short tests may miss intermittent congestion.
Related questions
What causes high latency?
Distance, routing, congestion, access technology, Wi-Fi and overloaded devices can all add delay.
Is latency the same as speed?
No. Throughput measures data volume per second; latency measures response time.
How can I reduce latency?
Try Ethernet, improve Wi-Fi placement, stop competing traffic and choose a geographically closer service endpoint.