Internet Simulator
3D globe traffic visualizer — support & documentation
📖 About
Internet Simulator renders a monochrome 3D globe that visualizes global internet traffic as pulses of light. It simulates packet routing between 24 data center nodes across 38 submarine cables with realistic latency, congestion, and great-circle paths. Built with Three.js via expo-gl.
No data collection. No analytics. Everything runs on your device.
🌐 Features
- 3D Globe — Wireframe sphere with 2,000 stars, atmosphere glow, and pulsing node markers
- Traffic Simulation — Packets spawn and travel along great-circle arcs between 24 global data centers
- Latency Model — Realistic delays based on great-circle distance and oscillating congestion multiplier
- Live Statistics — In-flight packets, average latency, and congestion level displayed in real time
- Traffic Log — Scrolling log of packet arrivals with origin, destination, and latency
- Speed Controls — Pause/resume and adjust simulation speed (1x, 2x, 5x)
- Your Location — Blue dot on the globe shows where you are (optional location permission)
❓ FAQ
What does the app do?
It displays a 3D globe and animates simulated internet traffic as light pulses traveling between data centers. It's a visualization tool — no actual network traffic is generated or intercepted.
Why does it need location access?
Location is used only to place a blue dot on the globe at your current position. No location data is stored, transmitted, or shared. You can deny the permission and the app still works.
Can I control the simulation?
Yes. Use the controls at the bottom-right to pause/resume and cycle through simulation speeds: 1x, 2x, and 5x.
What data centers are shown?
24 major global data center hubs spanning North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, connected by 38 submarine cable routes.
📲 Platforms
- iOS 15.1+ — iPhone & iPad
- Android (coming soon)
🔒 Privacy Policy
Internet Simulator does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All processing happens entirely on your device.
- No tracking — No analytics, crash reporting, or usage statistics are collected.
- No data collection — The app does not gather any information about you or your device.
- Location — If granted, location permission is used solely to render a blue dot on the globe. Location data is never stored or sent off-device. You can deny this permission with no loss of core functionality.
- No network activity — The app simulates traffic locally; it does not generate or intercept real network requests.
- No third-party services — Internet Simulator contains no third-party SDKs, ads, or external services.
This policy is effective as of June 27, 2026. If you have questions, contact us at the email below.
Need help?
private2106@yahoo.com