95th Percentile Latency Rule
The 95th Percentile Latency Rule is a BEAD requirement that at least 95% of latency measurements during testing periods must be 100 milliseconds or less round-trip time. This ensures networks can support voice, video, and advanced applications such as AI, autonomous vehicles, and precision manufacturing.
Compliance requires distributed measurement points, time-synchronized data collection, and often edge infrastructure to reduce latency. Enforcing this rule not only supports economic growth but also protects national security functions such as defense, emergency response, and infrastructure control.
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