Gaming Broadband Guide

Test your connection first

Before changing provider, test whether your gaming problem is download speed, ping, jitter, packet loss or Wi-Fi.

What PS5 players should look for in a broadband connection.

How to improve Xbox latency and connection stability.

Reduce lag, rubber-banding and unstable matches.

Check latency, packet loss and loaded latency.

Router features that help reduce lag spikes.

Practical steps to reduce gaming latency.

Under 30 ms is excellent, 30 to 60 ms is usually good, and above 100 ms can feel delayed.

Only to a point. Once you have enough speed, ping, jitter, packet loss and Wi-Fi stability matter more.

Yes. Ethernet is usually more stable and often reduces jitter and packet loss.

Bufferbloat is when latency rises while the connection is busy, causing lag even on fast broadband.