What Is Circuit Switching?
Part of network configurations in voice phone service, circuit switching refers to a physical path used and dedicated to a single connection between two endpoints for the call. It enables continuous connections for long periods of time and is part of how landlines work.
Examples of Circuit Switching
In telecommunications, circuit switching is used for the following:
Long-distance communication, where continuous connection is needed over long periods of time
Data center networks, where circuit switching helps scale and optimize communication and bandwidth
Dial-up internet over a public switched network, where Internet Protocol (IP) data packets are carried over the network
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