**What is connectionless communication?** Connectionless communication is *a data transmission method used in packet switching networks.* > **What are the data packets used with connectionless communication often called?** > The data packets used with connectionless communication are often called *datagrams.* > > **How are data packets addressed and routed in connectionless communication?** > In connectionless communication, data packets are addressed and routed *using information carried inside the packet.* > > **What are connectionless protocols also called?** > Connectionless protocols are also called *stateless protocols.* > > > [!example] Examples of connectionless protocols > > * Internet Protocol (IP). > > * User Datagram Protocol (UDP).