Speed and bandwidth


 

How latency, bandwidth, and throughput impact Internet speed

Internet speed or how fast data transfers in a network is calculated using different metrics: latency, bandwidth, and throughput.  This article aims to explain these metrics and how the TCP protocol — the way most data is transmitted over the Internet nowadays — impacts them.  Sending off your data packets […]

 

Server load, Percentages, and Colors explained

What is the server load? We have no bandwidth limits or bandwidth throttles on our VPN service, even for free users. However, speeds do differ between Free, and Plus servers due to varying server load. The server load is linked to how many users are connected to that server at […]

 

How to use VPN Accelerator

VPN Accelerator uses a combination of advanced VPN technologies to improve connection stability and, in some cases, increase your connection speed by over 400%.  VPN Accelerator is enabled by default for all users in our Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android apps. It can be enabled or disabled in each app’s […]

 

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