About ntp.fays.al
ntp.fays.al is Bangladesh’s first and only IPv6-capable public NTP server, engineered for sub‑microsecond precision and 24/7 reliability. It ensures that your servers, devices, and applications stay perfectly aligned with global time standards.
Built for resilience, fault‑tolerance, and accuracy, ntp.fays.al provides highly stable dual‑stack (IPv4 + IPv6) synchronization. With RMS offsets typically under 0.005 milliseconds, this server ensures that every log entry, database transaction, and network handshake happens in perfect sync with the world.
Key Highlights
- Sub‑millisecond precision with near‑zero RMS offset
- Dual‑stack support — the first IPv6 NTP server in Bangladesh
- Highly available and fault‑tolerant architecture
- Ideal for enterprise, cloud, and IoT deployments
- Proud contributor to the NTP Pool Project
Maintainer
Maintained by Hossain Mohammad Faysal.
Contact: gmail@fays.al
What is NTP?
The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a decades‑proven Internet standard that synchronizes clocks across computers and devices. It allows your system to keep time accurate to fractions of a millisecond by communicating with trusted time servers that trace back to atomic clocks and GPS signals.
How NTP Works
- Devices query multiple NTP servers and calculate their offset (clock difference) and delay(network latency).
- NTP uses a smart clock‑discipline algorithm to gradually adjust the system clock, avoiding sudden jumps.
- Time flows from stratum 0 sources (atomic clocks & GPS) to stratum 1 and 2 servers like ntp.fays.al, then to clients worldwide.
- By querying multiple servers, NTP ensures fault‑tolerance and discards inaccurate time sources automatically.
Why NTP is Critical
Accurate time is the invisible backbone of the digital world. It powers:
- Security protocols like TLS, Kerberos, and OAuth
- Accurate logs and forensic auditing
- Distributed systems and databases requiring synchronized clocks
- Financial transactions and real‑time applications
- Everyday services from email to software updates
In the digital world, a single millisecond can make the difference between seamless coordination and silent failure. Accurate time is the foundation of distributed computing, security protocols, and data integrity.ntp.fays.al is here to ensure that Bangladesh — and anyone around the globe who connects — can rely on textbook‑accurate, always‑available time.
Importance in the Telecom Industry
Time synchronization is the lifeblood of modern telecommunications. From mobile networks to fiber backbones, precise timing ensures that data moves seamlessly, calls are connected reliably, and networks remain secure and efficient.
- Mobile Network Synchronization (4G/5G) – Accurate timing enables seamless cell tower handovers and supports microsecond‑level latency requirements in 5G networks.
- Traffic Coordination – Coordinated timestamps help carriers analyze traffic, prevent congestion, and optimize performance.
- Billing & Regulatory Compliance – Accurate timestamps in Call Detail Records (CDRs) are critical for fraud detection and meeting legal requirements.
- Fault Detection & Troubleshooting – Synchronized logs allow operators to trace issues quickly across thousands of distributed nodes.
- Emerging Technologies – 5G URLLC, network slicing, and IoT backhauls depend on sub‑millisecond clock accuracy.
Tower Handovers While Moving
When you travel — whether by car, train, or bus — your phone is constantly switching connections between cell towers to maintain uninterrupted service. This process is called a handover(or handoff).
- Your device continuously measures signal strength and quality from nearby towers.
- When the current tower’s signal weakens and another tower offers better coverage, the network triggers a seamless handover.
- Precise timing is essential — even slight clock mismatches can lead to dropped calls, lag, or degraded voice/data quality.
- Servers like ntp.fays.al ensure base stations stay synchronized so handovers are smooth, even at highway speeds.
Without sub‑millisecond accuracy, high‑speed mobility would suffer from frequent call drops and poor data sessions. With precision NTP synchronization, modern 4G and 5G networks keep you connected — wherever you move.