5.6 - Internet Communications Technologies

A technology that sends voice phone calls using the TCP/IP protocol over digital data lines.

• Voice over IP (VoIP)

• Synchronous Technology

• Asynchronous Technology

• Netiquette

A technology that allows two or more groups to communicate in real time such as video conferencing, VoIP, or live streaming.

• Synchronous Technology

• Asynchronous Technology

• Netiquette

• Texting

A technology that allows groups to communicate by taking turns, such as in emailing and text messaging.

• Streaming

• Buffering

• Synchronous Technology

• Asynchronous Technology

Rules of etiquette that should be observed while using computer networks, such as the internet.

• Netiquette

• Texting

• Messaging

• Common Sense

Phone communication in written form sent through SMS (Short Message Service) that can be sent over a cellular network or the internet. Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is an extension of SMS that supports picture, audio, and video messaging.

• Online Chat

• Streaming

• Live Streaming

• Texting

A form of written communication similar to texting but is typically done with the use of an app like Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp, usually on a mobile device.

• Messaging

• Online Chat

• Streaming

• Downloading

An online written form of communication that is typically web based and used by businesses as customer service tools to assist online users who visit their websites.

• Online Chat

• On-Demand Streaming

• Buffering

• Downloading

A method of transmitting and receiving data (especially video and audio information) over a network as a steady, continuous flow, allowing playback while the data is being transferred.

• Messaging

• Online Chat

• Streaming

• Buffering

A streaming method that transmits data in real time as it is created

• Live Streaming

• On-Demand Streaming

• Buffering

• Netiquette

A streaming method that allows users to select and watch or listen to video or audio when they choose, rather than at a scheduled broadcast time.

• On-Demand Streaming

• Buffering

• Downloading

• Texting