How BGP Path Selection Changes Your Internet Speed
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Lucas and Luna explore the subtle art of Best Path Selection in Border Gateway Protocol, focusing on how network engineers use metrics like Local Preference and AS Path length to steer global traffic. With internet congestion at record highs in late 2026, understanding why your data takes a specific route—often avoiding the most direct physical path—is crucial for modern network reliability. This episode breaks down the decision tree that keeps the internet moving without collapsing under its own weight.
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