Circuit-switched networks provide connection between two parties that: slicing up the conversation into smaller chunks and transmitting them over a shared circuit that mixes content with other callers but routes and reassembles a call to the correct recipient. prioritizing voice calls over other connections on IP networks. uses a single router for each individual on either end of the connection. is dedicated for use by the parties for the duration of a connection. repeatedly switches between an open and closed state depending on whether someone is speaking or other noise is being transmitted during a call.