AI & the web
Bandwidth
The data-carrying capacity of a connection over a period of time.
In everyday use
A connection with more bandwidth can carry more video data each second.
What to keep in mind
Available capacity and actual transfer speed can differ. High bandwidth does not necessarily mean low latency.
Also searched as: Network bandwidth
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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