Ping

Meaning

Ping is a common test that measures latency by sending a small message to a server and timing the reply, which is usually shown in milliseconds. Speed-test tools report it next to download and upload figures. A lower ping generally means a more responsive connection for calls and games, but the result describes the path to one particular server at one moment, so it is a snapshot and not a verdict. Run it several times, on a wired device and on WiFi. See also: Latency, Jitter, and the guide What Mbps Means: Download Speed, Upload Speed and Latency.