If your internet connection is fast enough then jitter shouldn’t be a problem. If you do experience it, there are some possible solutions. You can install a ‘jitter buffer’; this is a piece of software that overcomes the problem of packets arriving out of sequence by storing them and sorting them back into the right order. This can, however, introduce further latency. Having a modern router with specific VoIP quality of service QoS settings can help too.
Packet loss is related to germany telegram jitter, but rather than packets arriving in the wrong order, as the name suggests, they go completely AWOL on the way to their destination. A small amount of packet loss probably isn’t noticeable as the human brain is very good at filling in the gaps in what we hear. At higher levels, however, typically around five per cent, you will start to notice gaps in the conversation.
The causes of packet loss are similar to those of jitter – congested networks, Wi-Fi instability, old hardware or poor configuration. It can also be caused by a cyber attack known as a ‘packet drop attack’ this is similar to DDoS in that it tries to flood the connection with too much data. You can measure packet loss with a ping test tool.
Combating the problem means ensuring that your network is properly configured and that voice and data traffic each have sufficient bandwidth and are kept separate.