Understanding Speed Test Metrics
Your internet speed is defined by three main parameters:
- Latency (Ping): Measured in milliseconds (ms), ping indicates how quickly your connection receives a response from a remote server. Lower ping rates (under 30ms) are essential for online gaming and video calls.
- Download Speed: Represents how fast data streams from web servers to your device (e.g., loading videos or downloading files).
- Upload Speed: Represents how fast your device pushes data to the cloud (e.g., backing up files or sending video feeds).