diff --git a/configuration.nix b/configuration.nix
index d315e00..4c723a2 100644
--- a/configuration.nix
+++ b/configuration.nix
@@ -23,6 +23,23 @@
 
   boot.kernelParams = [ "net.ifnames=0" ];
 
+  boot.kernelModules = [ "tcp_bbr" ];
+
+  boot.kernel.sysctl = {
+    # BBR congestion control — reduces latency by basing decisions on
+    # bandwidth and RTT rather than packet loss
+    "net.ipv4.tcp_congestion_control" = "bbr";
+    # fq queue discipline — recommended with BBR for pacing
+    "net.core.default_qdisc" = "fq";
+    # Low-latency TCP mode
+    "net.ipv4.tcp_low_latency" = 1;
+    # Socket buffer sizes for better throughput
+    "net.core.rmem_max" = 16777216;
+    "net.core.wmem_max" = 16777216;
+    "net.ipv4.tcp_rmem" = "4096 87380 16777216";
+    "net.ipv4.tcp_wmem" = "4096 87380 16777216";
+  };
+
   networking.hostName = "compsigh-minecraft";
   networking.defaultGateway = "157.230.144.1";
   networking.nameservers = [ "67.207.67.3" "67.207.67.2" ];