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DESignalTransmittervsVariomediaDE

Head-to-head hosting performance comparison based on real test data

Test Date: 2/23/2026

SignalTransmitter

SignalTransmitter

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WPTR ScoreWinner300 ms
Rank#5
TTFB300ms
Time to 1MB0ms
Score300
LCP700ms
FCP500ms
Variomedia
WPTR Score1157 ms
Rank#331
TTFB387ms
Time to 1MB299ms
Score1157
LCP787ms
FCP587ms

Our Verdict

SignalTransmitter wins with 300ms TTFB (vs Variomedia's 387ms)

TTFB Breakdown (Connection Phases)

PhaseSignalTransmitterVariomediaWinner
DNS Lookup177ms45msVariomedia
TCP Connection41ms71msSignalTransmitter
TLS Handshake44ms82msSignalTransmitter
Server Processing38ms241msSignalTransmitter
Total TTFB300ms439msSignalTransmitter

Technology & Security Features

SignalTransmitter

Server/CDNcloudflare
HSTS Disabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size80.6 KB

Variomedia

Server/CDNApache
HSTS Enabled
Brotli Compression Disabled
HTTP/3 (QUIC) Disabled
Page Size40.8 KB
0/3
SignalTransmitter Security Features
1/3
Variomedia Security Features

TTFB Comparison Over Time

Understanding the Metrics

WPTR Score: Wptr Lab Real-Load Score: (Time to 1MB x 2.4) + TTFB. Raw server & network performance (Lower is better).
TTFB: Time to First Byte - How fast the server responds
Time to 1MB: Time to 1MB - Time taken to download 1MB of data (lower is better)
LCP: Largest Contentful Paint - When main content loads
FCP: First Contentful Paint - When first content appears
Score: Overall performance score (0-100)

A Note on Hosting Selection

While TTFB and performance metrics are important indicators, choosing the right hosting provider involves many other factors: security measures, customer support quality, uptime guarantees, scalability options, and pricing structure. Academic research emphasizes that a balanced approach considering all these aspects leads to better long-term outcomes.

Chizhov, A., & Fesenko, A. (2025). Web hosting companies' client solutions: A study of a strategic standpoint. Corporate & Business Strategy Review. doi.org/10.22495/cbsrv6i1art14

Data in this comparison is obtained through independent tests using our TTFB Checker tool.