Bandwidth Calculator

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It is important to note that TCP/IP bandwidth is bursty in nature. Most applications do not consistently draw their maximum rated bandwidth while in use. Instead, bandwidth usage tends to fluctuate based on activity, such as loading a webpage or buffering a video.

Bandwidth is a measure of capacity rather than speed or volume. Here are some key points:

  • Capacity: Max data transfer rate of a network connection, measured in bits per second.
  • Not Speed: Bandwidth is not how fast data travels, but how much can be sent at once.
  • Not Volume: It does not reflect total usage over time, like GB/month.
  • Performance: Speed is influenced by latency and congestion; bandwidth defines the potential throughput.