5.6 - Internet Communications Technologies

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

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Voice over IP (VoIP)

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

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Synchronous Technology

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

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Asynchronous Technology

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

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Netiquette

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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. What is this type of communication?

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Texting

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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.

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Messaging

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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.

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Online Chat

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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.

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Streaming

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

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Live Streaming

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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.

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On-Demand Streaming