Abstract: A method and apparatus for routing packet data in a communications system. The method includes receiving a first path packet at first node, the first path packet having a content, creating two packets having the content, sending the two packets via different paths to a second node, and creating an estimated packet including an estimate of the content in response to the two packets received at the second node. In addition, a method for providing soft handoff in a cellular communication system is provided, the method including receiving a first path packet at a first node, the first path packet having a content within the first node, creating two packets having the content, sending the two packets to a transmitter, transmitting the two packets via two different radio channels to a second node, and creating an estimated packet including an estimate of the content in response to the two packets received at the second node.