Internet connections, fundamental to all online activity, are composed of streams of data packets between devices. Although local data capture is possible, global measurement remains challenging due to scale and access constraints. Cloudflare's study of TCP connections provides insights into connection characteristics through their global CDN, with data showing that 70% of HTTP requests are TCP-based. The study reveals the heavy-tailed nature of internet traffic, where a small portion of connections handle large data volumes, while most involve minimal data transfer. Key metrics such as packet counts, data volume, connection duration, and request counts highlight variations between different HTTP protocols and the asymmetric nature of data exchange. The data also offers insights into path characteristics like Path MTU and initial congestion windows, crucial for understanding network efficiency and performance. This research aims to enhance network performance and reliability, with findings suggesting potential improvements in initial congestion window sizes, which could significantly affect connection performance. By publishing their findings, Cloudflare seeks to promote collaboration and further improvements in internet connectivity and reliability.