{"id":23888,"date":"2022-12-08T19:32:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T14:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/?p=23888"},"modified":"2026-05-15T12:25:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T06:55:04","slug":"real-time-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/real-time-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Real-Time Communication? Its Types &#038; Importance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/real-time-communication.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all would have heard the phrase, &#8220;<\/span><b>Patience is a Virtue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;. But, would your customers or users be patient enough if you let them wait hours for their queries? No one would as everyone expects an instant response in this fast-paced world. That&#8217;s where <strong>Real-time Communication <\/strong>(<\/span><b>RTC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) comes to play!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTC did not see its evolution overnight. The first technology to enter the race was the telegraph then came the telephone and from it gave birth to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-real-time-chat-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new era of real-time chats<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what is real-time communication? Does this type of communication help businesses in anyways? And, are there types of RTC?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these and how the subsets of real-time communication will change the future will be explained in the post below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Real-Time_Communication_RTC\"><\/span><strong>What is Real-Time Communication (RTC)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Real time communications <\/strong>(RTC) are the near-simultaneous exchange of information over any type of telecommunications service from the sender to the receiver in a connection with negligible latency, according to Search Unified Communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, real time communications are generally a peer-to-peer mode of communication rather than being called a broadcasting or multicasting mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>RTC Types: A Quick Comparison<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Communication type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key features<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mode &amp; interaction<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Video calls &amp; video conferencing<\/strong><br>Simultaneous visual and audio exchange for virtual interactions and remote collaborations.<\/td><td>HD\/HQ video<br>Screen sharing<br>In-call content sharing<br>Low latency<br>RTP protocol<\/td><td><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Full duplex<br><strong>Interaction:<\/strong> Peer-to-peer or group-based<br><strong>Synchronicity:<\/strong> Real-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Voice calls<\/strong><br>Real-time audio communication between parties using internet-enabled devices or VoIP\/SIP software.<\/td><td>High-quality audio<br>Ultra-low latency<br>RTP protocol<br>Jitter control<br>Sequencing<\/td><td><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Full duplex<br><strong>Interaction:<\/strong> Peer-to-peer or group-based<br><strong>Synchronicity:<\/strong> Real-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chats \/ instant messaging<\/strong><br>Exchange of information in the form of text messages through web or mobile applications.<\/td><td>File &amp; screen sharing<br>Whiteboards<br>In-call content sharing<br>Mute\/unmute<br>User blocking<br>Moderation tools<\/td><td><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Full duplex<br><strong>Interaction: <\/strong>Peer-to-peer or group-based<br><strong>Synchronicity:<\/strong> Real-time<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modes_of_Real-Time_Communication\"><\/span><strong>Modes of Real-Time Communication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The RTC data is transmitted between senders and receivers in a straight line in formats like text, voice, or video. This line is referred to as links that consist of nodes within them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, RTC data is transmitted in those links in two modes. They are 1. <strong>Half Duplex<\/strong> 2. <strong>Full Duplex<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Half Duplex: Transmits one way at a time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/half-duplex.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A half-duplex transmission could be best referred to as a one-way signal between the senders and receivers. Here only users can send or receive messages at a time, but not both.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Full Duplex: Allows simultaneous interaction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/full-duplex.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A full-duplex transmission is the opposite of the above said where users can simultaneously send and receive messages without having to wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next up, we&#8217;ll take a look at some of the most common types or model of real time communication.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"interested2\">\n<div class=\"interested-inn2\">\n<div class=\"flag2\">\n<div style=\"width: 47px; height: 47px; background: #ff0935; border-radius: 14px; transform: rotate(45deg);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-box\">\n<div class=\"left-part\">Ready To Integrate Communication API &#038; SDK Into Any App?<\/div>\n<div class=\"right-part\"><a class=\"btns\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/request-demo.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Request Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Real-Time_Communication\"><\/span><strong>Types of Real-Time Communication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The growth of RTC can be seen widely in almost all <\/span><b>web and mobile applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as they exist in them as different types.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/types-of-rtc.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Below are some real time communication examples:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video Calls &amp; Video Conferencing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voice Calls<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chats\/Instant Messaging<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live Broadcast<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teleconferencing &amp; Robotic Telepresence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that emails, bulletin boards, and blogs are not the channels of RTC as there exists a delay in transmission and reception. And they come under asynchronous communication mode.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, why did RTC see such a boon in life apps? Let us discuss this below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Real-Time_Communication_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why is Real-Time Communication Important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today&#8217;s fast-paced world, not only does time move fast. Information needs to be shared rapidly, decisions need to be made quickly, products are being developed fastly, and customer queries are being resolved instantly. All these can be made possible with real-time communication technologies. Such benefits have this protocol given to users.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with these, the <\/span><b>RTC technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has also invaded business operations, in maintaining flawless and seamless peer-to-peer communications, sharing thoughts on common forums, and finally bringing products to fruition.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From what we see, RTCs speak loud in reshaping the business\u2019s work architecture. Has it really done it?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-Time_Communication_For_Business_Operations\"><\/span><strong>Real-Time Communication For Business Operations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rtc-for-business.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real time communication protocols have become a life savior for businesses particularly post the pandemic when the entire world stopped functioning normally. When lockdowns were put into action, the only source for successful work-ops was the remote work option.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, for that RTC&#8217;s types- chats, group calls, and video chats were all used to the max. Furthermore, here&#8217;s how real time communication services were helpful for enterprises.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Seamless Collaboration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses started to adopt <\/span><b>SaaS-based<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> real time communication platforms for internal &amp; external collaborations for improving productivity and boosting employee engagement.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Dedicated Customer Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers were able to easily interact with support and tech agents via their chat platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Optimize Business Task<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With channels and forums, team heads can now engage in group calls or chats to complete priority tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. SaaS-based Option<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days many <strong>chat API <\/strong>service providers are offering SaaS solutions to integrate RTC types to chat platforms. This type of pricing option is helpful for small-scale businesses who are yet to see profits.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Modern RTC Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/instant-messaging-features-for-enterprise-apps\/\">key features of real-time instant messaging apps<\/a> like screen and file sharing, whiteboards, in-call content sharing, mute and unmute controls, user blocking, and moderation tools, real-time communication solutions effectively support a wide range of use cases.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Real-Time_Communication\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of Real-Time Communication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, everyone on earth is going to believe the fact that real time communications are a big part of their lives, on both professional and personal grounds. Because they can instantly connect with their friends and families through voice and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/video-call-solution.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">live video calls<\/a> or via instant messaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with these, the other benefits that people sight are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Completely Safe &amp; Sound<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Post the Covid-19 pandemic when every business opted for remote work, RTCs saw its boom with video conferencing options. And even now businesses are using group calling methods because of the security behind them. Finally, leading to employee satisfaction and productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Faster Delivery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When emails were in existence, the speed of content delivery was very low as the opponent had to wait for hours for the reply. But, with the evolution of RTCs, instant messaging, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/best-group-video-call-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">group video calls<\/a>, and audio chats were all made possible in just seconds. Due to this, tasks were completed sooner, people got connected quickly, and productivity saw its figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Instant and Quick Access<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With just a swing, individuals made decisions faster with real time communication. Because the response time from other peers was less and there were no lags in the middle. This led to seamless response management and boosted overall agility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Connection From Anywhere<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote access is one of the prime benefits of real time communication that helps people to connect from anywhere in the world. Whether you are in a car or dropping your kids off at school, an RTC mode of communication makes interactions feasible and lag-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Of_Web_Real-Time_Communication\"><\/span><strong>Future Of Web Real-Time Communication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the article, we saw the advantages of real time communication, but as we speak greatly of their pros, this very question gets popped up every time &#8211;&nbsp; is there a future for RTC? Or, has it given everything to its users?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is a <\/span><b>No<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because, there are a lot of trends happening in this technology, starting from:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/an-ultimate-guide-for-webrtc-video-calling\/\">WebRTCs<\/a>. This technology allows HTML5- enabled browsers to use real time communications without the need for plugins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another can be seen in the OTT (Over The Top) sector. For example, platforms like Prime and Netflix use the internet to distribute real-time information to customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet another trend can be seen in the most developer-friendly chat, voice, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/video-call-solution.php\">video API provider<\/a> &#8211; MirrorFly. They have come to the forefront of adapting RTC technology to seamlessly establish interactions and collaborations between peers, students, patients, and other users.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vya2Gcj_-xQ?si=9UTp0mMUtq5OrcJQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, thanks for being patient enough to travel with me this far. And secondly, we must understand that investing in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/internal-communication-software\/\"> real-time communication tools<\/a> is always beneficial for businesses. Because they will have a direct impact on customers&#8217; engagement and retention.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you wish to build feature-rich real-time communication apps, we suggest you create an account with MirrorFly and avail of best-in-class features like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/self-hosted-chat-solution.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customizable chat solutions<\/a>, greater scalability, robust security, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/what-is-low-latency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">low latency<\/a>, on-premise hosting, and a lot more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s it for now. Did you find this blog post helpful?&nbsp; If you wish to add something new, we would love to learn from you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-wrapper-two\">\n<summary class=\"cta-heading-two\">Ready To Build Your Own <span class=\"highlight\">White-label Communication Platform?<\/span> Today!<\/summary>\n<p class=\"cta-content-two\">Drive 1+ billions of conversations on your apps with highly secure 1000+ In-app Communication Features.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/request-demo.php\" class=\"self-host-cta-btn\">Request Demo<\/a>\n<ul class=\"cta-wrapper-list-two\">\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mirrorfly\/assets\/images\/tick-icon.svg\">\n200+ Happy Clients<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mirrorfly\/assets\/images\/tick-icon.svg\">\nTopic-based Chat<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mirrorfly\/assets\/images\/tick-icon.svg\">\nMulti-tenancy Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mirrorfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mirrorfly\/assets\/images\/saas-cta-bg.webp\" class=\"cta-image-thumbnail-two\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<svg width=\"0\" height=\"0\" class=\"hidden\">\n  <symbol xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" id=\"iconmonstr-minus-1\">\n    <path d=\"M0 9h24v6h-24z\"><\/path>\n  <\/symbol>\n  <symbol xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" id=\"iconmonstr-plus-2\">\n    <path d=\"M24 10h-10v-10h-4v10h-10v4h10v10h4v-10h10z\"><\/path>\n  <\/symbol>\n<\/svg>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-heading\">\n    What is real-time messaging?\n    <div class=\"icon-block\">\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-minus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-minus-1\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-plus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-plus-2\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n    <p>Real-time messaging is one of the most convenient and efficient ways of communication that allows two or more parties to exchange data in real time with minimal or no delays.<\/p>\n<p>A real-time message can either be a simple chat message, a stock-ticker update, or an IoT sensor reading. And, some of the most popular real-time messaging apps are WhatsApp, Slack, Facebook, and WeChat.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-heading\">\n\tIs chatting a real-time communication?\n    <div class=\"icon-block\">\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-minus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-minus-1\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-plus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-plus-2\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n    <p>Yes. Chatting that is also known as internal chats or online chats is a form of real-time communication that enables the sender and receiver to send texts, audio, or video messages in real-time without delays. Besides these, other forms of real-time communication include video conferencing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onthefly.stream\/\">live streaming<\/a>, and many others. <\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-heading\">\n    What is a two-way real-time communication?\n    <div class=\"icon-block\">\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-minus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-minus-1\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-plus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-plus-2\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n    <p>Real-time and two-way communication is a type of communication where two parties (sender and receiver) are involved in the transfer of messages, audio, and video calls in real-time. It also means that both members of the conversation must be able to engage with each other and respond to texts immediately. <\/p>\n\t<p>Examples of 2-way real-time communication include video calls, live streaming, video conferencing, and more. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-heading\">\n    What is the difference between messaging and real-time communication?\n    <div class=\"icon-block\">\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-minus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-minus-1\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-plus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-plus-2\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n    <p>Messaging and real-time communication differs in their characteristics and use cases. While messaging is asynchronous, meaning the sender and receiver can send messages or calls with delays and there is no requirement for instant feedback.<\/p>\n\t<p>Whereas, real-time communication is a type of data communication that happens in real time with instant responses from both parties. It is a synchronous type of communication and the most common examples are video calling, video conferencing, and others. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item closed\">\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-heading\">\n    Which protocol is used for real-time communication?\n    <div class=\"icon-block\">\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-minus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-minus-1\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n      <svg class=\"icon icon-plus\">\n        <use xlink:href=\"#iconmonstr-plus-2\"><\/use>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"accordion-item-content\">\n    <p>The commonly used protocol for real-time communication is RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol). RTP is designed in such a way that it enables the transmission of high-quality real-time audio and video data over IP networks with ultra-low latencies and minimal packet loss. 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