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Bandwidth

Quick answer · What is Bandwidth?

The data-carrying capacity of a network connection; hosting plans also use the word for an allowance of transferred data.

IN PRACTICE

Bandwidth: an example

A plan may describe monthly transfer in gigabytes while a network link describes capacity in bits per second.

KEEP IN MIND

Check which meaning a provider uses before comparing numbers or estimating costs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Bandwidth?

A plan may describe monthly transfer in gigabytes while a network link describes capacity in bits per second.

What should I check before comparing bandwidth figures?

Check which meaning a provider uses before comparing numbers or estimating costs.

Which concepts should I read alongside Bandwidth?

Data transfer: The amount of data moved across a connection during a stated period or operation.
Latency: The delay between initiating an operation and receiving a response or result.