Real-time communication

Author: Anagha Ravi
Published: July 26, 2018

Real-time communication, also known as WebRTC, is a collection of communications protocols and APIs that enable real-time communication (video, audio, and data sharing) over peer-to-peer connections with no plugins required.

How Bandwidth is involved with real-time communication

Bandwidth can support WebRTC-like communications over a SIP channel.

What are the benefits of Bandwidth’s real-time communication services?

Bandwidth’s service covers support SIP calling (for mobile applications and softphones). Customers of Bandwidth use this successfully for over-the-top (OTT) applications like Burner and Pinger.

Terms related to real-time communication

The information provided in this glossary definition does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice, nor does it necessarily represent Bandwidth's products or business practices. This page is for general informational purposes only.
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