Interpreting Data

Bandwidth vs Latency — 4 Vital Differences
More remote working. More cloud-based applications. The digital transformation of all aspects of society. The volume of digital interactions seems to be constantly growing.
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Why Perspective Matters for Network Testing
Web tools seem convenient when you want to test your network, but they're often telling you something you already know. To fix a problem, you need to see it from your point of view.
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The Difference Between Latency & Packet Loss
What are the differences between latency and packet loss? In this article, we also cover patterns to look for that indicate poor performance.
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Is PingPlotter Safe?
We get asked this a lot: “is PingPlotter safe?” To set concerned minds at ease, we tested ping on our own site at PingPlotter.com. Here are our results.
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What Are Good Latency & Ping Speeds?
Learn what's "normal" for ping, latency, packet loss, jitter, and more. Compare to your network and use the information to speed up your internet connection.
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Differences Between TCP, UDP, and ICMP
What’s the difference between TCP, UDP & ICMP? Learn this and how different packet types can help you capture better evidence of internet connection problems.
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Reheating a Router: Is the Microwave Cooking Your WiFi?
People say wireless signals and microwaves don't mix. We used PingPlotter to find out if it's true.
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Why One Ping Only Tells Part of the Story
One ping only might be enough for Sean Connery, but when it comes to connectivity issues, one ping only tells part of the story. Many pings make a better case.
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Running A Bandwidth Saturation Test
You can run a bandwidth saturation test to identify if it’s causing your network connectivity issue. Once you know, avoid future problems with our tips.
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The Reviews are In: Mean Opinion Score is More Than a Rating
MOS is great for seeing your connection quality at a glance, but the numbers are only half the story. Learn more about this useful metric.
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