Deep DivesJuly 25, 2026·8 min read

How Edge Load Balancing Works

Edge vs centralized. Why it matters for latency and availability.

Traditional

User (Tokyo) → LB (US) → Server (US) = 150ms+

Edge

User (Tokyo) → Edge (Tokyo) → Server = 1-5ms

Why Edge Wins

  • Latency: 1-3ms vs 5-20ms
  • Availability: 330+ locations vs 1
  • Cost: $0-11/mo vs $16+/mo

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