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Buffering

technology

Temporary pause in playback while the player downloads more video data.

Explanation

Buffering happens when a video player pauses playback to download more content from the streaming server. It occurs because content is arriving slower than it plays back. Slow internet, server distance, and network congestion all cause buffering. Adaptive bitrate streaming helps reduce it.

Last updated: March 2026