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What is Latency? Why It Matters in Internet Speed

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Airlink Editorial

Broadband Experts

April 20, 2026 5 min read
What is Latency? Why It Matters in Internet Speed

Learn what latency is and why it affects your internet experience, especially for gaming and video calls.

⚡ Latency Explained:

Latency = delay in data transfer

🎯 Why Important: - **Gaming:** Low latency prevents "lag". - **Video calls:** Reduces audio/video desync.

👉 Lower latency = better performance