Mobile Web Performance: Optimizing TCP Congestion Control Algorithms

The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a fundamental protocol of the internet, responsible for dividing data into packets and sending them across networks. Traditional Congestion Control Algorithms adjust packet size and number in response to network congestion. However, mobile devices have changed how congestion occurs, making traditional algorithms less effective. CloudFlare, with its unique position monitoring global network behavior, has updated its TCP Congestion Control Algorithm to better handle modern wireless connections. This improvement is part of CloudFlare's mission to build a better internet by optimizing underlying protocols.