Latency measures the time delay for data to travel from the source to the destination across the network. This metric is essential for evaluating network responsiveness and crucial for real-time applications, such as video calls, where low latency is necessary to avoid lag. The objective is typically to keep latency below a specific threshold (e.g., 50 milliseconds) to ensure seamless communication and a positive user experience.
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