How the Internet Works
When you click on a website link, you’re actually setting off a complex journey through numerous interconnected networks. At Yomura Fiber, we want our customers to understand how this digital journey works and why sometimes there might be bumps along the road, even when our network is performing optimally.
The Journey of Your Web Request
When you access a website, your computer sends a request that travels across multiple networks before reaching its destination:
- Your request begins on our Yomura Fiber network
- It then passes through various internet exchange points
- The request may travel through several internet service providers
- Finally, it reaches the server hosting the website you want to visit
Once the server processes your request, the information makes the return journey back through these networks to display the website on your screen.
Why Speed Bumps Happen
Even when our Yomura network is running perfectly, you might experience slowdowns or connectivity issues. Here’s why:
Network Congestion
Just like rush hour traffic, internet pathways can become congested. When too many users access the same servers simultaneously, data packets slow down as they compete for bandwidth on networks beyond ours.
Network Breakages
Sometimes physical or technical problems occur on networks between Yomura and the destination website. These issues include:
- Damaged undersea cables
- Router failures at major internet exchanges
- Temporary outages at data centers
When these problems occur your data must find alternate routes. This can cause packet loss or temporary inaccessibility.