Jitter: Speed Test

Fast internet wins the download race. Low jitter wins the real world.

When you pay for a "Gigabit Fibre" connection, the first thing you do is run a speed test. You stare at the download number—980 Mbps—and smile. You’ve got the fastest internet on the block. speed test jitter

But then, you join a Zoom call. The video freezes. Your friend says, "You’re breaking up." You try to play Call of Duty , and your character teleports across the map. Your speed test says "excellent," but your experience says "terrible." Fast internet wins the download race