Understand the idea
Download speed describes throughput while latency describes response delay. A fast download test can coexist with delayed interactive responses.
Separate latency from download speed
Download speed describes throughput while latency describes response delay. A fast download test can coexist with delayed interactive responses.
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Put it into practice
Run a reputable connection test, record both latency and throughput and compare results on the same network at another time.
Know the limits
A single speed-test result does not measure the performance of every website or server.
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