Avg. Ping Rates Should be ???

[webraven]

Hello,

In search of the ultimate host, I have a question concerning ping rates. I currently have several hosts and the speeds range from 29ms to 62ms.

Is there an acceptable range to go by as a guideline? Furthermore, does the 62ms mean they are serving up pages out of their home?

Replies are appreciated.

[MrLasVegas]

First, please look into the speed of light.

Ping response times depend on distance. Anything from 5ms to 200ms is reasonable.

If your site is in SFO or NYC it should have < 30ms to anywhere else in there. If packets are going to london from there add on 100-200ms.

etc..