Latency

Meaning

Latency is the time a small message takes to travel to a server and back, usually measured in milliseconds. Low latency makes calls, online games and remote work tools feel responsive, while high latency can make a call stutter or a game feel delayed even when the Mbps number is large. It depends on the connection type, the distance to the server, how busy the network is and the quality of your home WiFi. Test it at different times over several days. See also: Ping, Jitter, and the guide What Mbps Means: Download Speed, Upload Speed and Latency.