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(1) all users are typically not connected to the network at one time

(2) even when connected, users are not transmitting data (or voice or video) at all times

(3) most traffic isoccurs "bursty"in bursts -- there are gaps between packets of information that can be filled with other user traffic

Different network protocols implement dynamic bandwidth allocation in different ways. These methods are typically defined in [[Standardization|standard]]s developed by standards bodies such as the [[ITU]], [[IEEE]], [[FSAN]], or [[IETF]]. One example is defined in the ITU G.983 specification for [[passive optical network]] (PON).