The TCP/IP Internet protocol supports two types of packets – TCP and UDP. The Transmission Control Protocol is used when there must be a guarantee and a response that the information has been successfully received. TCP ensures that if there is an issue, the packet will be resent over the network. The User Datagram Protocol is a “lightweight” and faster option than TCP. UDP packets arrive more quickly and are processed faster because they don’t require verification of receipt. Many applications make extensive use of UDP because of its lack of overhead and more efficient use of bandwidth. Writer Bio
