What Is Packet Switching?

August 15, 2022

Packet switching is a method of data transmission where the message is split into smaller parts, packets, for faster data transfer. Every data packet is sent over the network independently using the best route to the destination. The recipient then reassembles the packets into the complete message for future use. Thus, packet switching reduces latency and optimizes data transmission speed.

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