Author(s): Daniel K Mwangi, Amina O Ndlovu and Samuel T Boateng

Abstract: Broadband communication networks form the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, enabling high-speed data transfer for applications ranging from multimedia streaming and cloud computing to telemedicine and smart governance. Ensuring consistent and reliable service quality across such networks is therefore a critical concern for network designers and service providers. Quality of Service (QoS) metrics provide a quantitative framework to evaluate network performance and user experience. This research presents a systematic performance analysis of broadband communication networks using basic QoS metrics, including throughput, latency, jitter, packet loss, and bandwidth utilization. The analysis emphasizes how these metrics collectively influence service reliability, application responsiveness, and end-user satisfaction. A conceptual evaluation framework is adopted to examine the behavior of broadband networks under varying traffic loads and service demands. By analyzing interrelationships among QoS parameters, the research highlights performance trade-offs that arise in shared network environments. The findings illustrate that while high throughput is essential for bandwidth-intensive applications, low latency and minimal jitter are equally critical for real-time services such as voice over IP and video conferencing. Packet loss is identified as a key indicator of congestion and resource inadequacy, directly affecting perceived service quality. The research also underscores the importance of balanced QoS management strategies rather than isolated optimization of individual metrics. The results provide insights into how basic QoS metrics can be used as effective tools for network monitoring, performance benchmarking, and capacity planning in broadband systems. Overall, this work contributes to a clearer understanding of QoS-based performance evaluation and supports informed decision-making in the design, optimization, and management of broadband communication networks. The framework presented can assist researchers and practitioners in assessing network efficiency, identifying performance bottlenecks, and improving service delivery in evolving broadband environments.

DOI: 10.33545/2707661X.2026.v7.i1a.173

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