How Peak-Based Billing Works for High-Defense CDN: Three Algorithms from 5-Minute Sampling Points to Monthly 95th and Fixed Peak

Peak-based billing measures bandwidth, not traffic volume. This article explains how 5-minute sampling points are generated, the formulas and differences of four algorithms (daily peak, monthly 95th percentile, daily peak averaged monthly, and fixed peak monthly subscription), how to back-calculate the Mbps you need from existing traffic, and the overage handling, statistical scope, and protocol overhead issues you must clarify before signing a contract.