VoIP Spear Blog: News & Noise

Continuous Network Quality Monitoring with VoIP Spear

Jun 7, 2025

Traditional internet speed tests are a snapshot in time. They show you how your internet is performing right now, but what about an hour from now? Or during peak usage? And what happened earlier this morning when you were on that important call and your client couldn't understand you?

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What’s the difference between Internet Speed Tests and VoIP Spear?

Jan 21, 2024

The quick answer is that internet speed tests are concerned with bandwidth (or quantity) whereas VoIP Spear tests the quality of your internet connection. This is important because network quality is critical for real-time services (like voice, video calls, video games) over the internet.

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The Importance of Monitoring Internet Quality for Esports

Dec 13, 2023

In the fast-paced industry of esports and gaming, one thing that remains constant is the need for a stable and reliable internet connection. A lag-free experience is paramount, making the monitoring of internet quality an integral but often overlooked aspect of the industry. In this post we will explore the reasons why monitoring internet quality is important for a high-end gaming experience.

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Ensuring Success: Pre-Qualify Your Customers with VoIP Quality Monitoring Tools

Nov 28, 2023

The VoIP services market is extremely competitive. You’re focused on providing a best-in-class experience for your customers; however, the reality is that not all potential customers are an ideal fit for your service. There are varying degrees of quality to internet connections which means some customers won’t have a good experience regardless of how well-crafted your service is.

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What Does Packet Loss Mean for Your Home and Business?

Feb 1, 2023

Information sent across the internet is split into small units called packets. This applies to all types of data -- email, web pages, voice calls, streaming video, etc.

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