Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast Communication

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Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast Communication
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By the end of 2025, global internet traffic is projected to exceed 181 zettabytes, driven by video streaming, IoT devices, and 5G connectivity. Efficient data transmission methods like unicast, multicast, and broadcast are critical to managing this surge. This article breaks down these three communication types, their technical workings, modern applications, and emerging trends shaping networks today.

Table of Contents

This article, “Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast Communication,” is the continuation of my previous articles about the IP addresses, which are the following:

Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast Communication

Mastering Host Address, Network Prefix, Network ID, and Broadcast ID in 2025

IP address Classes- Exclusive Explanation

Positional Number System and Examples (Updated 2025)

Network and Host Portion of IPv4 Address

So, you need to study the above article to understand it better before reading it. If you have already covered the above topics, let’s dive straight into this article.

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Mudassir Khattak

I am Mudassir ijaz and I am here to share my experience and expertise in writing. I've been writing articles for different publications for more than 6 years. My articles are published on sites like networkustad.com, editorialdiary.com, and articlebench.org. I have a varied range of interests and that's why I love blogging about different topics. In my opinion, blogging is a lot like acting, and I consider writing blog posts as an acting job. I am an entrepreneur by heart and there is nothing big or small when it comes to starting a business.

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1 Comment

  1. Type of IPv6 Addresses » Networkustad
    July 5, 2019 @ 5:04 pm

    […] scheme special purpose IP addresses. We have also learnt about the unicasting, multicasting and broadcasting in IPv4 address. Similarly, IPv6 addresses also contain different types for example unicast […]