The present invention provides a system, method and computer program for intelligent packet distribution over a plurality of potentially diverse links. The system includes an intelligent packet distribution engine (“IPDE”) that incorporates or is linked to means for executing a decision tree. The IPDE, in real time, obtains data traffic parameters and, based on the data traffic parameters and performance criteria, selectively applies one or more techniques to alter the traffic over selected communication links to conform to the data traffic parameters.