Thread: What is the difference bet ween packet switch and circuit switch network?

Originally Posted by Bhavya

Hello Friends,

Packet switch network and circuit switch network are the two different types of networks for transferring data between host.
I am not clear about these two networks and there functions.


Can someone explain me the difference between the two networks?


Thank You!

In Circuit Switch Network,

• Entire message is passed.
• There is a dedicated communication link.

In Packet switched Network,

• The message broken down into small packets.
• Every packet follows a different route.