Charter rolls out L4S low-latency broadband in multiple markets
Charter has launched a low-latency broadband capability based on L4S technology in multiple markets. This service targets applications such as online gaming and improved video calls by reducing latency.
Key Takeaways
- Charter’s new broadband capability is based on L4S technology.
- The rollout covers multiple markets.
- Charter says the service targets online gaming.
- Improved video calls are another stated use case.
Why It Matters
This is a network-side move aimed at reducing latency for applications that are sensitive to delay, especially gaming and video calls. It also shows Charter applying L4S in live markets rather than keeping it as a lab concept. For the broader streaming and video delivery stack, lower latency at the access layer can matter for interactive media use cases, but the article does not claim any streaming-specific deployment. The next concrete signal to watch is whether Charter expands the same L4S capability beyond the current multiple markets.
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