GPRS Last modified: Tuesday, January 22, 2002
Short for General Packet Radio Service, a standard for wireless communications which runs at speeds up to 115 kilobits per second, compared with current GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) systems' 9.6 kilobits. GPRS, which supports a wide range of bandwidths, is an efficient use of limited bandwidth and is particularly suited for sending and receiving small bursts of data, such as e-mail and Web browsing, as well as large volumes of data. Sponsored listings AT&T Enterprise Solutions - The Most Innovative Network Mngmnt Capabilities in Telecommunications. Cisco Wireless Solutions - Wireless Solutions From Cisco Are Secure, Scalable, And Cost Effective. Now Is A Great Time to Switch and Save - Get the Charter Business BundleŽ and save over 40%* off standard monthly rates when you order Internet, Telephone and Cable TV.
An Overview of GPRS News and information about GPRS from the GSM Association. GPRS White Paper A white paper from Cisco that explains the technical details of GPRS

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