Overview
Bandwidth represents the 'width of the pipe.' It is the capacity of a communication link to transmit the maximum amount of data from one point to another in a given amount of time.
Common Units
- Kbps: Kilobits per second.
- Mbps: Megabits per second.
- Gbps: Gigabits per second.
Bandwidth vs. Speed
While often used interchangeably, bandwidth is the capacity, while speed (throughput) is the actual rate at which data is being transferred at a specific moment.