RFC 9002 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2021
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
QUIC Loss Detection and Congestion Control
Overview
RFC 9002, “QUIC Loss Detection and Congestion Control”, is a Proposed Standard document published in May 2021 by J. Iyengar, I. Swett. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes loss detection and congestion control mechanisms for QUIC.
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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