The Impact of Caching on Content Providers and Internet Service Providers

Exploring the Effects of Web Caching on Digital Content Distribution

An Investigative Study by Mohammed EL AMRANI, Garmani D Ait Omar, and Baslam B Minaoui

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the internet, content caching has emerged as a crucial strategy for optimizing web performance and user experience. By storing frequently requested content closer to end-users, caching enables faster retrieval, reduces latency, and improves overall network efficiency.

However, the widespread adoption of caching has also raised important questions regarding its impact on content providers (CPs) and internet service providers (ISPs). This article presents the findings of an in-depth study on the effect of caching on CPs and ISPs, shedding light on key implications and policy considerations.