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Packet Loss

What is it?

Packet loss happens when data packets do not reach their destination.


Tech Understandability: Beginner


Simple One-Sentence Definition

Packet loss reduces the quality of internet connections.


Analogy or Comparison

Think of packet loss like a dropped phone call; some information just gets lost.


Why it matters?

It matters because high packet loss can lead to slow internet and poor video calls.


Fun Fact

Even small amounts of packet loss can cause noticeable issues in streaming and gaming.


Related Terms

Latency: Latency is the time it takes for data to travel from one point to another.

Bandwidth: Bandwidth is the maximum rate of data transfer across a network.

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