Telecom networks and the LAN’s/WAN’s connected to them are extremely complex, so one should expect performance variances among different networks and implementations. The difference is largely based on the specifics of the network in question. However, an understanding of some of the drivers of latency can paint a useful picture to evaluate specific network performance.

Latency in Telecom Networks

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