If you are "fighting" a loss based algorithm TCP stream it's virtually impossible for you to get your fair share of bandwidth without getting packet loss. Whil

If you are "fighting" a loss based algorithm TCP stream it's virtually impossible for you to get your fair share of bandwidth without getting packet loss. While I agree with the general sentiment, a UDP algorithm matched with a block based FEC, can actually get far more than its "fair share" simply by ignoring the packet loss. Its bad enough, that if your routers aren't deprioritizing UDP traffic you can generally consume really close to 100% of the available bandwidth. Particularly if you pace your packets and pick an algorithm that can handle somewhere in the ballpark of 10-20% packet loss before backing down.