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Ultra-Low Latency

Experience true real-time streaming with industry-leading sub-16ms latency powered by our proprietary One-way Media Transport (OMT) protocol.

<16ms
One-way latency
100M+
Concurrent Users
99.99%
Uptime SLA

Industry-Leading Performance

See how WAVE compares to traditional streaming protocols

WAVE OMTBest
15ms
WebRTC
500ms
SRT
1000ms
RTMP
3000ms
HLS
10000ms
WAVE OMT delivers up to 666x lower latency than traditional HLS

How We Achieve <16ms Latency

Our proprietary OMT protocol combines cutting-edge technology with intelligent optimization

Zero-Copy Architecture

Direct memory access eliminates unnecessary data copying, reducing processing overhead by 80%.

Adaptive Bitrate

Real-time network condition monitoring adjusts quality instantly to prevent buffering.

Edge Processing

20+ global edge locations process streams close to viewers for minimal network delay.

Perfect For Real-Time Applications

When every millisecond matters

Live Sports

Eliminate spoilers with real-time commentary and instant replays

300% engagement increase

Gaming & Esports

Enable true interactive gameplay with minimal input lag

95% player satisfaction

Live Auctions

Critical for time-sensitive bidding and trading

$2M+ transactions/day

Remote Surgery

Life-critical applications requiring instantaneous feedback

99.99% reliability
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SportsTech Inc
Global Sports Streaming Platform
"WAVE's ultra-low latency enabled real-time audience interaction we couldn't achieve before. Our engagement metrics jumped 300% within the first month."
300%
Engagement Increase
2.1M
Concurrent Viewers
<15ms
Average Latency

Technical Specifications

Performance Metrics

One-way Latency
<16ms typical, <20ms guaranteed
Round-trip Time
<32ms typical
Jitter
<5ms typical
Packet Loss Recovery
FEC + ARQ hybrid
Max Bitrate
Up to 100 Mbps
Concurrent Streams
Unlimited per account

Protocol Features

  • UDP-based transport for minimal overhead
  • AES-256 encryption for secure streaming
  • Adaptive bitrate with <100ms switching
  • Automatic network congestion detection
  • Cross-platform codec support (H.264, H.265, AV1)
  • WebRTC fallback for restrictive networks
  • Built-in analytics and QoS monitoring
  • IPv6 ready with dual-stack support

Ready to Experience <16ms Latency?

See the difference ultra-low latency makes for your streaming application

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