[AVTCORE] Mandatory nature of RTCP

"Elwell, John" <john.elwell@siemens-enterprise.com> Mon, 09 May 2011 10:34 UTC

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Subject: [AVTCORE] Mandatory nature of RTCP
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I am sure I have heard many times experts say that RTCP is a mandatory part of RTP. However, some people looking into RTP as part of work in the SIPREC WG have failed to find convincing normative statements in RFC 3550. Any pointers would be appreciated.

Thanks,

John