Internet Throttling: What It Is, Why It Happens and How to Avoid It

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How to tell if your internet is likely being throttled by your ISP: Try running an internet speed test. Confirm whether your speed matches what you’re paying for. Then check your service agreement – if your ISP imposes data caps, throttling is a possibility.

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Some of the greatest frustrations for these connected gamers, whether they’re trying to compete with people in other places or whether they’re trying to spend time with them, are interruptions in connectivity and lags in games.