Agents Week: network performance update

Cloudflare has made significant strides in improving internet performance by becoming the fastest network provider in 60% of the top 1,000 global networks by December 2025, up from 40% earlier that year. This improvement is attributed to both the strategic deployment of new data centers in locations like Algeria, Indonesia, and Poland, which reduced round-trip times, and enhancements in software protocols and resource management, such as leveraging HTTP/3 and optimizing CPU and memory usage. The company measures its performance using Real User Measurements (RUM) to capture real-world connection times, and it employs a trimean approach to smooth out data noise, providing a more accurate reflection of user experience. Cloudflare’s commitment to reducing latency and enhancing connection efficiency not only illustrates its technological advancements but also its dedication to delivering a faster internet experience, as evidenced by the increased number of countries and networks where it now ranks as the fastest provider. Despite these achievements, Cloudflare acknowledges there are still networks where it aims to improve its standing, underlining its ongoing mission to be the fastest provider globally.