The following sections discusses seller options related to the qualities of the bandwidth The amount of data transmitted or received per unit of time. When we refer to acquiring or selling bandwidth, we mean the amount of information that can be sent over a connection at one time, at the allowed speed, without packet loss or excessive delay. Bandwidth is measured in bits-per-second. being sold. These options include identification of buyer flows, in which direction bandwidth is controlled, and how capacity In the Merkato interface, the term capacity refers to the total amount of bandwidth available from the Seller. utilization is limited.