RFC 8854 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2021
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
WebRTC Forward Error Correction Requirements
Overview
RFC 8854, “WebRTC Forward Error Correction Requirements”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 2021 by J. Uberti. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document provides information and requirements for the use of Forward Error Correction (FEC) by WebRTC implementations.
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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