Backblaze Publishes Q2 2026 Network Stats: New Variance Analysis Reveals Just How Unpredictable AI Traffic Really Is
Backblaze released its Q2 2026 Network Stats report, highlighting that AI workloads drive significantly higher traffic volatility compared to traditional internet traffic patterns. The report notes a 66% year-over-year increase in CDN traffic, which now sits at a higher baseline, while hyperscaler egress fluctuates sharply between 50 and 150 Gbps.
Key figures
- Cdn egress peak gbps
- near 600 Gbps
- Cdn traffic growth yoy
- 66%
- Hyperscaler egress range gbps
- 50 to 150 Gbps
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