Header Compression Across Entire Network Without Internet Protocol Saves Bandwidth and Latency

Session Bridging, a new form of header compression, significantly reduces bandwidth requirements in multiple use cases. This innovation separates connections into end segments marked by separate protocol instances using normal headers. A transport segment between them carries payloads with compressed headers. The process dramatically reduces the core bandwidth per connection for conversational applications and extends savings into access circuits as well. Session Bridging takes advantage of MPLS or virtual Ethernet connectivity in existing networks. Custom code on a working proof of concept confirms viability for conversational connectivity-real-time voice, live video conferencing, telemedicine, and gaming-applications where latency is a key quality measure. Extensions save additional bandwidth on links between routers and over a Radio Access Network.