This document compares circuit switched and packet switched connections. Circuit switching uses a dedicated path between stations but is inefficient if the connection is idle or has bursty traffic. Packet switching breaks messages into packets that are transmitted over shared networks and buffered at nodes. Packet switching provides more efficient use of bandwidth and allows variable data rates, priorities, and continuous transmission even when networks are busy. In conclusion, packet switching is more efficient for data transmission while circuit switching remains better for voice.